2012 Caucus Positions
March 13, 2012What’s Next: Deadlines
March 12, 20122012 General Session has concluded. Now what? Next, these 478 passed bills, ranging from the nearly-$13 billion budget, to requests for the transfer of public lands, to alcohol changes head to the Governor for action. Here are a few deadlines the Governor has to conform to, per the Utah Constitution.
READ MORE - 0 CommentICYMI: Cowboy Mikey and the Jack Wagons
March 10, 2012Rep. John Dougall, R-Highland, announces retirement
March 9, 2012After 10 years in Utah’s House of Representatives, John Dougall announced Thursday that he will be stepping down from his seat at the end of this term. “It has been an honor to serve the people of District 27, but there’s only so much damage one person can do in the Legislature, and it feels like I’ve done it all,” Dougall said.
READ MORE - 0 Comment2012 General Session Recap: From our stalwart reporters
March 9, 2012Well, 2012 General Session is now behind us. Here are a few things some of our local reporters have said about our work over the past 45 days. Dennis Romboy and Majorie Cortez (Deseret News)- Utah Legislature’s quiet session punctuated with shouts of states’ rights (includes a photo gallery)
READ MORE - 0 CommentMorning Buzz: March 7, 2012
March 7, 2012Day 44 in the House. We’ll be on the Floor most of the day, debating Senate bills. The Senate 3rd Reading Calendar is all filled up. Yesterday, we passed a few appropriations bills which fund the growth in education and increase per pupil funding, as well as a 1% increase for all state departments. After several years of cuts, this money will help those departments where they need it most.
READ MORE - 0 Comment















