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Mark Oliver
$12 million daycare facility for U.S. House employees will open politics to women, lawmakers say
Lawmakers say that a new $12 million daycare facility, exclusively available to U.S. House employees, will open up paths for women in politics.5 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Should Utah start prosecuting hate crimes?
How do we prosecute hate crimes? State Senator Daniel Thatcher called in to D&D to talk about the hate crime legislation he's sponsoring this session.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Herriman Mayor, amidst calls for his resignation, apologizes for misuse of city funds
Herriman City Mayor David Watts has apologized for his alleged misuse of $1,244.85 in city funds, for which City Council has demanded his resignation.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Proposed bill would make gun owners civilly liable if a gun they lend out is used in a crime
A proposed bill called "Lauren's Law" would make gun owners civilly liable if a gun they lend to someone else is used in a crime.5 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic
OPINION: Utah police applications dropped by 50% after we slashed their retirement plans
In 2010, Utah slashed the public safety retirement program, and almost immediately, applications from new police officers dropped by 50 percent.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Poacher who killed deer for sport sentenced to watch Disney’s Bambi once a month for a year
A Missouri judge has sentenced poacher David Berry Jr. to watch the Disney movie Bambi at least once each month for the year he is to spend in prison.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Government shutdown unlikely, Rep. Chris Stewart says
Rep. Chris Stewart says that a partial government shutdown is unlikely. He is convinced that Democrats and Republicans will reach a compromise.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
The Affordable Care Act has been declared unconstitutional. What does that mean for people who need it?
A Texas federal judge has ruled that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. What does this mean for the people who rely on it?5 years ago
Mark Oliver
7-year-old Guatemalan child dies trying to cross into America
7-year-old Jakelin Caal Maquin died while in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol, sparking a nation-wide debate over immigration.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Lawmaker calls for a new Utah state flag
Rep. Steve Handy says he is going to push a bill to get rid of the Utah state flag and replace it with a new design.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Herriman City Council accuses Mayor David Watts of misusing funds
Herriman City Council has called on Mayor David Watts to resign after it took him more than six months to repay over $1,000 in undocumented expenses.5 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic
OPINION: City Council’s salary increase will help open access to democracy for everyone
Despite all the controversy over Salt Lake City Council's decision to increase their own salaries, Debbie Dujanovic says she's just not bothered by it.5 years ago
Dave Noriega
OPINION: City Council’s claim that they gave themselves a $10k pay raise for “access to democracy” doesn’t hold up
Salt Lake City Council says they gave themselves a 37% pay raise to open up "access to democracy", but Dave Noriega's not convinced.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
No way to know if $100 million spent fighting homelessness has had any effect, audit says
There is no way to know if the $100 million Utah put toward fighting homelessness is having any effect, a new audit says.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Utah Jazz Dancers say they still don’t make a living wage, despite claims of policy changes
Despite the Utah Jazz's claims that they have improved conditions for cheerleaders, Jazz Dancers still don't make a living wage.5 years ago
Dave Noriega
ANALYSIS: We need to put limits on how much money politicians can raise
Mia Love and Ben McAdams' race for the 4th congressional district cost $11 million. Dave Noriega says it's proof we need campaign finance reform.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Wall Street executives say that, in the wake of #MeToo, they are avoiding women at all costs
Wall Street executives say that, in the wake of #MeToo, they are avoiding being alone with women at all costs, trading sexual harassment for discrimination.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Using anti-animal language is like using racial slurs, PETA says
PETA wants to erase the anti-animal language in some of English's best-known idioms. They say it’s a matter of animal rights, no different from cutting out racial slurs.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Speaker Greg Hughes explains why he sponsored the compromise bill to replace Prop 2
House Speaker Greg Hughes spoke with KSL Newsradio and responded to criticisms of the medical marijuana compromise bill he sponsored.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
How much of Proposition 2 will the compromise bill change?
Utah lawmakers are meeting today for a special session to vote on the medical marijuana compromise bill, intended to replace Proposition 2.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Utah has the second worst gender wage gap in the US, report says
Utah has the second-worst gender wage gap in the U.S., according to the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee. Their report puts Utah behind every state, including the District of Columbia, with the sole exception of Louisiana. Women in Utah make an average of 71 cents for every $1 made by men, lagging behind the […]5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Payless sets up fake luxury store, tricks fashion influencers into paying $640 for $20 shoes
Payless shoes opened a fake luxury store called Palessi and charged up to $600 for their shoes. In just hours, people handed over thousands of dollars.6 years ago
Mark Oliver
ANALYSIS: The gender wage gap is bigger than you think
The gender wage gap is a matter of perspective. By some measures, for dollar made by men, women make 49 cents -- but by others, they make 93.6 years ago
