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Bob Bernick, Utah Policy Contributing Editor
Bob Bernick's Notebook: Fighting Over Fiscal Notes
A change is being discussed in the Utah Legislature that could have far reaching political ramifications. Sen. Howard Stephenson, R-Draper, and other conservative tax fighters are pushing for a new kind of legislative bill fiscal notes.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - May 25, 2012
Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick talk about Mia Love and Jim Matheson facing off for the first time in the 2012 election season, a seismic shift that may be coming to the Utah Democratic Party and whether Dan Liljenquist is getting some traction in his contest with...
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Herbert: Utah Can Do Healthcare Reform Better than the Feds
The Economist interviews Gov. Gary Herbert, Norman Thurston, and Patty Connor about the Utah Health Exchange, which could serve as a potential model for the other 49 states.
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How Hatch Wooed Palin
National Review's Robert Costa reports that Sen. Orrin Hatch won Sarah Palin's endorsement "the old-fashioned way: through handwritten letters and personal phone calls."
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Casual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report
This weekend enjoy some cowboy poetry, a gallery stroll, an arts festival, and more. See our listings for all the details.
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Palin Endorsement Boosts Hatch's Social Media
Wow! Don't underestimate the power of Sarah Palin.
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Isolation Breeds Corruption in Government
According to a new study, Utah's capitol is one of the "least corrupt" in the nation because it's located in the state's largest city.
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Weekly Survey - Anonymous Money in Elections
Some groups are making independent expenditures in this year's elections, but they don't have to disclose their donors. Is this kind of activity fair or unethical? Let us know in our weekly survey.
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Fewer Americans are Pro-Choice
The number of Americans who say they are "pro-choice" is at the lowest point ever.
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Senate Moves to Remove 'Lunatic' From Federal Code
This is interesting. The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to strike the word "lunatic" everywhere it appears in federal code.
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Moody's Forecast Gives Obama Easy Electoral Win in November
Moody's thinks Obama will win the Electoral vote in 2012.
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'Team Utah' and City Creek Reserve, Inc. Usher in Era of World Trade Center at City Creek
Utah is Forbes “Best State for Business and Careers” for a reason. In truth, it’s for several reasons.
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Bob Bernick, Utah Policy Contributing Editor
June Primary Could be Turning Point for Utah Democrats
Two Salt Lake County Democratic legislative primary races this June may be pivot points in local party politics. Bluntly put, will the Hispanic influence in the party – and to a lesser extent, gender politics – rule the day?
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Romney Handily Winning Independent Voters
Here's something often left out of poll results about Mitt Romney. He is absolutely killing it with independent voters.
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SLC Named One of the Happiest Cities for College Grads
If you just graduated college and are looking for a job, want to get paid well and be happy, then you may want to head to Salt Lake City. Utah's capital is the happiest cities for college graduates looking for a job.
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Trump Wants Speaking Slot at Republican Convention
This is exactly what Mitt Romney needs this summer. Donald Trump wants a prime-time speaking slot at the Republican National Convention.
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Obama Crushing Romney Among Latino Voters
Here's a big problem for Mitt Romney in November. A new poll has Barack Obama absolutely dominating him among Latino voters.
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Obama has Big Enthusiasm Gap Over Romney
Don't look now, but there's a huge "enthusiasm gap" between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
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Palin Picks Hatch Over Liljenquist
Sarah Palin has endorsed Orrin Hatch in his primary election against Dan Liljenquist.
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Utah Education Association Endorses Herbert Over Cooke
U-PAC, the political action committee of the Utah Education Association, has endorsed Gary Herbert over Democratic challenger Peter Cooke.
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Salt Lake Tribune

Editorial: West Nile season: Keep a lid on the mosquito swarms

Editorial: U.S. and Pakistan: Alliance of mutual distrust

Crockett, Winder to debate June 6 in Salt Lake County GOP mayoral race

Herbert says liquor license shortage hurting Utah business

Hatch leads fight against supplements amendment

Rolly: U. prof questions religious requirement on job website

Power plant pollution ranks high in Utah, the West

Deal could clear way for Utah Olympic bid to proceed

Regulators’ challenge: saving, understanding Great Salt Lake

Officials worry dirty air threatens fed road funds

Deseret News

Editorial: DEA plan to scan license plates raises concerns

Hillcrest is highest-ranked Utah high school on Washington Post list

Roadblock to 2022 Olympic bid removed

Guv may call special session to deal with high school tests, liquor licenses

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Op-ed: Gay marriage is not inevitable (Daily Herald)

Op-ed: A belated Mother's Day wish (Standard-Examiner)

Editorial: Increasing liquor licenses (Standard-Examiner)

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Noonan: Mitt Romney's Moment (Wall Street Journal)

Mitt Romney running mate search enters public audition phase (Christian Science Monitor)

On Obama's Congressional 'To-Do' list: Green-energy tax credits (CBS News)

GSA parts ways with host of $823K Las Vegas conference (Associated Press)

Warren: US Sen. Brown attacking family heritage (Associated Press)

Obama keeps up criticism of Romney's business record (Los Angeles Times)

Psst, students. Still hope for low-rate student loans, despite Senate balking (Christian Science Monitor)

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Utah company wins $100K in Grow America contest (Deseret News)

Utah’s Intermountain Healthcare, Myriad Genetics sign research pact (Salt Lake Tribune)

Home sales up in Salt Lake City, nationwide (Salt Lake Tribune)

At U.’s ‘Speed Tech,’ ideas and money meet in a flash (Salt Lake Tribune)

Wayfair booming, expanding Ogden center (Standard-Examiner)

Billboard battle heats up as company files lawsuit against Murray (Deseret News)

U.S. should support small biz, ex-Hewlett-Packard CEO says (Salt Lake Tribune)

Four groups relocate to Utah’s World Trade Center tower (Salt Lake Tribune)

Fiorina to Utah crowd: Be smart, be ethical, be digital (Salt Lake Tribune)

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