We would like to express a thank you to the 1563 individuals who shared their opinions with us through the 2010 Legislative Survey. Full survey results can be viewed by clicking here.
You may also read the House Democrats legislative wrapup by clicking here.
Although most of our respondents came from districts represented by Democrats, we received [...]
“Across the nation veterans are returning home from their tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. Some incurred a disability while they were serving their country and were honorably discharged,” Representative Cosgrove told Representatives last week. “For our veterans, there are sacrifices that come with serving in the military, and returning to normal jobs requires some transition time. Recreation therapy helps them with this transition,” he said.
Salt Lake Tribune Editorial
Updated: 02/26/2010 05:30:01 PM MST
As more people ride bicycles to save fuel, reduce air pollution and stay fit, the rules of the road are changing, too. A bill before the Legislature would allow bicycles to roll through stop signs if no other vehicles are approaching the intersection. Otherwise, they would have to stop or yield. The House passed the bill the other day, and we suggest the Senate give its OK.
Deseret News Editorial
Published: Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 12:10 a.m. MST
Too bad it takes a tragedy to wake people up.
That lament has been heard more than once. The truth is, change can be so uncomfortable that people often need a little push to get them going. And such seems to be the case with HB138, [...]
From the Utah Policy Legislative Policy Summit. The experts weigh in on the question "Is not funding public education enrollment growth actually a budget cut?"
Legislative Update from the Utah House Democrats
for the week of January 25 – 29, 2010
Dear Friends:
This is the first issue in our 2010 "Weekly Update" series, from the Utah House Democrats in the Utah Legislature.
Utah legislators returned to Capitol Hill on Monday, January 25, 2010. We immediately began working on issues that are important to [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Emily Bingham Hollingshead
House Democrats Communications Coordinator
Utah House of Representatives
Ph: 435.590.9961
Fax: 801.326.1539
houseminmedia@utah.gov
http://www.utahhousedemocrats.org
Legislator Brings Back a Bill to Ban Smoking in Cars When Children are Present
SALT LAKE CITY, January 10, 2010 — Representative Jay Seegmiller, D—Sandy, will once again present a bill that will ban smoking in cars when children are present. [...]
