Utah From Politics West

Shurtleff touts big campaign donor

superadmin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:06:00 -0700

Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff says it was merely a coincidence that a Utah-based technology company made a $10,000 contribution to his...

Misconduct charge dropped for judge who donated to Obama campaign

superadmin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:19:00 -0700

Utah's chief federal judge Tena Campbell will not face punishment for breaking the rules by donating to Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

Push for Utah gay-rights laws gets its first test today

superadmin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:45:00 -0700

The LDS Church has yet to reply to Equality Utah's invitation to back gay-rights legislation. But an even more daunting group is waiting to be...

Obama win in S.L. County raises Utah Dems' hope

superadmin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:21:00 -0700

Updated election results released Tuesday show that Salt Lake County voters favored Barack Obama over John McCain -- but just barely -- marking the...

Don't feel sorry for Speaker Curtis

superadmin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:40:00 -0700

House Speaker Greg Curtis lost his bid for re-election and his status as arguably the second most powerful person in Utah government. But, thanks to...

Dem leader pushes 'Utah-like' workweek

superadmin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:25:00 -0700

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer wants to see the federal government follow Utah's lead by creating four-day workweeks.
And he plans to urge...

Hatch shows he's 'Mr. Funny' at D.C. roast

superadmin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:15:00 -0700

Posted: 9:04 PM- WASHINGTON - Sen. Orrin Hatch belted out a little ditty - and brought the audience nearly to tears - on Friday night as he...

Chaffetz hires his first staff members

superadmin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:33:00 -0700

WASHINGTON - Rep.-elect Jason Chaffetz hired his first staffers Thursday, drafting fellow Utah Rep. Rob Bishop's legislative director as Chaffetz's...

Chaffetz hires his first staff

superadmin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:35:00 -0700

Utah's new Rep hires first staff by Thomas Burr WASHINGTON - Congressman-elect Jason Chaffetz hired his first staffers Thursday, drafting...

Bill would limit power to tax

superadmin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:09:00 -0700

Some local government officials are alarmed over newly proposed legislation that would block or severely restrict agencies with appointed boards from...