Why we need stronger ethics

Posted on February 2, 2009 by greenjenni

The revolving door: from lawmaker to paid lobbyist and back again. It’s problematic for many reasons, and it’s one of the issues that has come up in the ethics debate up at the Utah Legislature. I’d like to see the waiting period changed to a minimum 4 years to ensure that 2 terms have gone [...]

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Save Higher Education

Posted on February 2, 2009 by greenjenni

Save Higher Education – Facebook Group I’m sorry to have missed this rally scheduled for last Friday at the capitol, but still think this is an important issue up at the legislature this session. College is much more expensive (when adjustments are made for inflation) now than when I attended in the early 90s. If [...]

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Utahs’ Political Blogs on the Utah Legislature (Feb. 2)

Posted on February 2, 2009 by greenjenni

Bills to Watch: H.J.R. 2 Joint Resolution to amend the marriage provision of the Utah Constitution – Blue in Red Zion Senator Michael Waddoups – Saintless Representative Kory Holdaway – Saintless Bills to Watch: H.B. 126 Voter Identification for Election – Blue in Red Zion

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Letter Writing/Lobby Training – Equality Utah and Stonewall Dems

Posted on February 2, 2009 by greenjenni

Equality Utah are and the Stonewall Democrats are having a legislator letter writing party and lobby training on Feb. 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the Pride Center (361 N. 300 W.). From the event description: Letters are a great way to let your legislator know what you think. And by the 10th of February, things [...]

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