Bob Bernick, Utah Policy Contributing Editor
Bob Bernick's Notebook: Citizen Initiative Could Drastically Change Utah's Political Landscape
Utahns are on the verge of an interesting experience in self-government – the citizen initiative petition.
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Imagining Salt Lake City’s Cultural Core
What would happen if Salt Lake City hosted an international design competition meant to transform its cultural core? The astounding answer is that over 200 teams of architects, designers, and students representing forty-eight countries have focused their creative talents and efforts on two downtown blocks of Salt Lake City over the last four months.
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A Quest to End Chronic Homelessness
Every year on a specific night in January the State of Utah conducts a census of homeless persons called The Point in Time Count. This past January 30th throughout the State, homeless service providers teamed up with volunteers to count the people sleeping in homeless shelters, on the streets, in cars or camped out.
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Dad - Mom Needs Your Help
Things come at a sixteen year old girl fast—friends, school, homework, dates, sports, family, church, work. Thus, many high school juniors don’t think much about their future education. However, it’s not too early to think about admission tests, scholarships, and college savings
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Utah Lt. Governor Greg Bell
Good Jobs for Utah
Those of us with a bit of gray hair remember when it was hard to find a job in Utah. Many Utahns had to leave the state. Today, good jobs are much more available in our state.
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George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication
On Thursday April 25, 2013, I attended the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, located on 23 acres, on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
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wise words
Debt
"Buy what thou hast no Need of and ere long thou shalt sell thy Necessaries." ~Benjamin Franklin [Quote Garden]
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lighter side
Change
"The National Aquarium in Washington is going to close. But don't worry. If you're in D.C. and you still want to smell something fishy, stop by the White House. They've gone from 'Change you can believe in' to 'Changing the story until you believe it.'" –Jay Leno [Political Humor]
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Weekly Survey - How Damaging Are the Current Crop of Scandals?
How much will the current crop of scandals in Washington, D.C. hurt the Obama administration? Let us know your thoughts in our weekly survey.
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New Study Ranks Utah #1 for Business
Congratulations Utah. One of the most conservative legislative groups in the nation has just ranked our state No. 1 in the nation for having the best business climate – an honor won for the 6th straight year. Thursday, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released its new Rich States, Poor States report during the annual Taxes Now meeting of the Utah Taxpayers Association.
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How Bad is Benghazi?
Rep. Jason Chaffetz has suggested the way the Obama Administration handled the attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi may eventually rise to an impeachable offense. Our insiders and readers weigh in on the seriousness of the situation.
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Matheson vs. Love Round Two
After a narrow loss in 2012, Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love is planning to challenge Congressman Jim Matheson again in 2014. We asked our readers and political insiders to rate her chances of pulling off the win the second time around.
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utah politics in 60 seconds
Ten Things You Need to Know for Thursday
Utah needs to spend a boatload of money to get out of last-place in education spending. No second term for Winder. Chaffetz continues to press impeachment.
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Ten Things You Need to Know for Thursday
Utah needs to spend a boatload of money to get out of last-place in education spending. No second term for Winder. Chaffetz continues to press impeachment.
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washington watch
Chaffetz and the Impeachment Option
In an interview with National Review, Rep. Jason Chaffetz says impeachment proceedings against Pres. Obama will remain a possibility so long as the administration continues to hide the truth about the Benghazi terror attack.
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Hatch, Baucus Seek Answers from IRS
In a letter to the outgoing chief of the Internal Revenue Service, Sens. Orrin Hatch and Max Baucus demand answers to 41 questions surrounding the tax agency's targeting of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - May 17, 2013
Robert Gehrke, crackerjack reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins Bryan Schott to talk about the latest in the John Swallow scandal and what may happen at Saturday's GOP convention.
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Podcast: Chris Hoffman, Creator of Salt City Strangers
Chris Hoffman is the creator of Salt City Strangers, the first comic about an all-LDS superhero team. He speaks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about how he came up with the idea, and how he wants to use the characters to explore different facets of Utah's culture.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - May 10, 2013
New allegations are leveled against Attorney General John Swallow, and this time one has the potential to be quite devastating. Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the week in Utah politics.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - May 3, 2013
Utah's Democrats consider changing their candidate nominating system. Orrin Hatch moves to the middle on immigration. Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the week in Utah politics.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - April 26, 2013
Satiate your thirst for political wonkitude! Although there's not much happening right now in Utah politics, Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott manage to find something to talk about - including the race for Utah GOP Chair, the Salt Lake County Democrats and why Mark Zuckerberg is targeting Orrin Hatch on immigration.
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