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Bob Bernick's Notebook: Why Has the 2012 Session Been So Quiet?
Three weeks into the 2012 Utah Legislature and what do we know? Well, it’s been pretty quiet.
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Mainstream Musing: What’s the Chaffetz/Romney Connection?
National reporters frequently call me to get comments and insights on campaigns and issues that have some Utah connection. So it was no surprise yesterday when I got a call from a reporter with Politico asking questions about Congressman Jason Chaffetz and his support for Mitt Romney.
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I recently spent an afternoon skiing with family members at a local ski resort. It was a beautiful day, and a pleasant, although temporary, escape from the city smog.
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As a longtime FOI advocate and journalist this isn't the first time I have heard this kind of criticism.
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Bob Bernick, Utah Policy Contributing Editor
Bob Bernick's Notebook: Why Has the 2012 Session Been So Quiet?
Three weeks into the 2012 Utah Legislature and what do we know? Well, it’s been pretty quiet.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - February 10, 2012
This week, Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss why the 2012 Utah Legislative session has been relatively quiet, Mitt Romney's trouncing in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado, and the news that Utah might try to host another Olympics.
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Open Caucuses on Capitol Hill
There is a deep divide between our Republican and Democratic insiders over the issue of closed caucuses on Utah's Capitol Hill. Republicans overwhelmingly favor the ability to close their caucuses to the public, while Democrats say that should not be the case.
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The GOP Nomination for Salt Lake County Mayor
Last week West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder announced his official entry into the race for Salt Lake County Mayor. Our insiders were split on which Republican is most likely to grab the GOP nomination for that office. Republicans narrowly think Winder has a leg up, while Democrats overwhelmingly pick Richard Snelgrove.
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today - February 9, 2012
Another Olympics for Utah? "Personhood" proposal dies. Class size limit passed. Why Mitt could be disastrous for Democrats.
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Eight Things You Need to Know Today - February 8, 2012
Santorum wins three contests. Utah reacts to California's same-sex marriage ban being declared unconstitutional. Cell phone ban advances.
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U.S. Chamber Boosts Matheson
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce launches a $10 million campaign to support the election of 20 congressional candidates, 19 of whom are Republicans. The lone Democrat, Rep. Jim Matheson, gets the Chamber's endorsement because of his opposition to Obamacare.
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WaPo Questions Bishop's Earmarks for Weber State
Rep. Rob Bishop is highlighted in a multi-page Washington Post story on federal lawmakers who have secured earmarks for organizations that employ a family member.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - February 10, 2012
This week, Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss why the 2012 Utah Legislative session has been relatively quiet, Mitt Romney's trouncing in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado, and the news that Utah might try to host another Olympics.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - February 3, 2012
In this week's vodcast, Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss how Utah's GOP lawmakers are "skittish" in the face of a possible Tea Party challenge in 2012, the problems with the legislative website and Mitt Romney's big win in Florida.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - January 27, 2012
In this week's vodcast, Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the first week of the 2012 Legislative Session and why a Utah Policy poll could send them to jail.
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Podcast: Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker speaks with UtahPolicy.com Contributing Editor Bob Bernick.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - January 6, 2012
In this week's vodcast, Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the massive GRAMA request made against Dan Liljenquist, how the 2012 campaign is beginning to shape up and whether Mitt Romney will win the GOP nomination.
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Salt Lake Tribune

Editorial: Ban car phoning: Don’t restrict just young drivers

Editorial: Show your work: Public bodies must meet in the open

Op-ed: Local control? Not for SLC

Utah to get $171M in huge foreclosure deal

Utah Senate approves limits on fireworks

Chamber ad push backs one Dem: Matheson

Mike Lee continues lonely fight against Obama

Rolly: The DABC just ain’t what it used to be

Utah lawmaker unveils teacher employment bill

U. student fees concerns discussed on Capitol Hill

Bill would reduce, not end, auto safety inspections

Another job for Huntsman — on Ford’s board

Utah bill seeks to exterminate up to 20,000 coyotes

Bill to kill Salt Lake City’s anti-idling ordinance advances

Utah bishop joins fight against contraceptive coverage

Lawmakers again hold controversial birth-father bill

Utah House committee OKs hookah ban

Could Utah earn more than $300M a year from drilling?

Attorney general and SECURE Strike Force fight music piracy

Utah House panel advances no-sex education bill

Groups want second look at Utah nuke plant approval

Deseret News

Editorial: Altering 'No Child' law

Jay Evensen: Think twice before another Olympic leap

Legislature passes resolution for fallen officers' families

Eagle's visit to Legislature marks 10th Olympic anniversary

Sen. Hatch says Obama administration violated religious freedom

10 states receive NCLB waivers, Utah eyes second round

House panel forwards ban on hookah, e-cigarettes

Foreclosure settlement could bring welcome relief to Utahns

Sex ed bill amended, impact unclear among Utah lawmakers

Fewer auto safety checks? House committee says 'yes'

Utah adoption notification bill put on hold after emotional debate

Other

Bill calls for reducing vehicle safety inspections (Daily Herald)

Taylor Oldroyd to seek House 48 seat (Daily Herald)

Abstinence-only bill gets nod from House committee (Daily Herald)

F-35s 'secure' at Hill AFB (Davis County Clipper)

Op-ed: Rights precede and supercede the government (Davis County Clipper)

Editorial: Government, marriage and divorce (Standard-Examiner)

Bill targets boaters who leave scene of accident (Standard-Examiner)

Oil and gas drilling recovers, but state collects little tax (Standard-Examiner)

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Obama says landmark deal will help millions of homeowners (The Hill)

The political transformation of Barack Obama (Politico)

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Romney's losses turn spotlight on Maine (USA Today)

Return of the Culture Wars: Can Mitt Romney Win Conservative Backing? (ABC News)

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