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- Dec 3: Governor Huntsman to give remarks at Utah School Superintendents Association Conference, 9 a.m., 50 E. 9085 So., Sandy.

- Dec 3: Midday Metro at 10 a.m. on NPR Utah, KCPW 88.3 FM: “Uncounted” is an explosive new documentary that claims to show how the election fraud that changed the outcome of the 2004 election led to even greater fraud in 2006. Midday Metro talks with Emmy award-winning director David Earnhardt and former Emery County elections official Bruce Funk, who appears in the film.
- Dec 3: RadioWest on KUER FM 90: "Exploitation in Iraq," 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Private security companies employ nearly 50,000 people in Iraq, and many are non-US citizens recruited from third-world countries. In Sunday's Salt Lake Tribune, national security reporter Matthew LaPlante details the exploitation of these workers and will discuss it with RadioWest.
- Dec 3: Lt. Governor Herbert to give remarks to the Risk Management Association, 12 p.m., Provo.
- Dec 3: Equalization Task Force Meeting, 2 p.m., room W135.
- Dec 3: Lt. Governor Gary Herbert to speak to the Center for the Advancement of Leadership students, 4 p.m., Utah Valley State College, Student Sorenson Center room 206 A.
- Dec 3: Desert Greens Green Party of Utah Salt Lake County Local Meeting, 7 p.m., The Coffee Club, 4879 S Redwood Rd, Murray. Meetings are the first Monday of each month. For more info click here.
- Dec 4: Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, 8:30 a.m., Granite School District Central Offices.
- Dec 4: Governor Huntsman to attend the Mansion Holiday Theme Unveiling, 9:30 a.m., Governor’s Mansion.
- Dec 4: Governor Huntsman to attend the Hanukkah Ceremony, 6 p.m., Governor’s Mansion.
- Dec 5: Governor Huntsman to give welcoming remarks at the Highway Patrol Leadership Conference, 9 a.m., SLCC Miller Campus, 9750 S. 300 W., Sandy.
- Dec 5: Governor Huntsman to attend a press announcement with Sorenson Communications, 10 a.m., 4192 So. Riverboat Road, Suite 100, SLC.
- Dec 5: State Water Development Commission Meeting, 1 p.m., room W135.
- Dec 6: Utah Republican Women luncheon, 12 p.m., Governor's Mansion. Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert will be the featured speaker. Bring a friend, daughter, sister, or mother with you. Lunch is $20 per person. RSVP's are required by Dec 3rd to Kelly Bennett, 801-566-2319 or email KHatfie@WellsFargo.com.
- Dec 6: Utah Republican Party Ronald Reagan Club Christmas Gala, Mitt and Ann Romney’s Cabin, Deer Valley. Call Jessica at 801-533-9777 for details or visit www.utgop.org.
- Dec 8: Davis County Democrats monthly breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Granny Annie's Restaurant, 286 North 400 West, Kaysville. All Democrats and the general public are invited.
- Dec 12: Medicaid Interim Committee, 9 a.m., room W135.
- Dec 13: Occupational and Professional Licensure Review Committee, 1 p.m., room W135.
- Dec 16: Ron Paul Tea Party '07. Supporters of Presidential Candidate Ron Paul, Republican Congressman from Texas, to attempt to break their previous one-day fund raising record of $4.3M in 24 hours. See www.TeaParty07.com for details.
- Jan 16: Legislative meetings scheduled throughout day. See Legislative calendar for details.
- Dec 20: Rep. Sylvia Andersen Fundraising Christmas Concert, 6:30 p.m., Noah’s, Lindon. Call Marni at 801-571-9012 for details and table reservations. Featuring “Bridges” and a surprise guest.

- Dec 25: Christmas Day
- Jan 1: New Year's Day
- Jan 4: Annual Senate Leadership Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Grand America Hotel. Contact a member of the Utah Senate Majority for details.
- Jan 9: Washington County Economic Summit, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George. For more info visit www.whatsupdownsouth.com or call 435-652-7750.
- Jan 21: Martin Luther King Day

- Jan 21: 2008 legislative session begins

- Jan 29: Utah Republican Party Legislative Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Grand America Imperial Ballroom. Call Jessica at 801-533.9777 for details or visit www.utgop.org.
- Feb 5: Western States Presidential Primary

- Feb 8-9: We the People Winter Conference, University of Utah. A conference focusing on: U.S. war/occupation of Iraq; National healthcare reform; Global climate change and environmental sustainability. Other issues may be taken up on the initiative and decision of participants at upcoming meetings.
- Feb 14: Valentine's Day
- Feb 18: Washington's Birthday

- Mar 23: Easter Sunday
- Mar 25: Neighborhood political party Precinct Caucus meetings

- May 26: Memorial Day

- July 4: Independence Day

- Sept 1-4: Republican National Convention, Minneapolis, MN

- Sept 1: Labor Day

- Oct 13: Columbus Day

- Oct 31: Halloween

- Nov 11: Veterans Day

- Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day

- Dec 25: Christmas Day

- See the entire calendar


 

Sunday
December 2, 2007


Sunday, December 2

Salt Lake Tribune

- Barker not the typical critic of public schools

- Rebecca Walsh: Flawed law puts public in a pickle

- Dugway likely to be named new testing site

- Rolly: Who gets to judge the judges? It's the state Legislature, silly

- Editorial: The Thumb

- Editorial: Unwelcome import: Europe should dispose of its own radioactive waste

- Op-ed: It's open season on immigrants

- Op-ed: Public comment periods for BLM plans are long enough

- Op-ed: Walsh's criticism of Ogden mayor is unwarranted

- Op-ed: Support a family or be a teacher? You can't do both in Utah

- Op-ed: Education fight: Current atmosphere produces lots of vitriol, little reform

- Op-ed: Canceling the lease would not prevent Green River drilling

Standard-Examiner

- Editorial: Step up and fund transit

St. George Spectrum

- Editorial: Property tax woes

Logan Herald Journal

- Cache County officials to get 5.2% pay hike

- Editorial: Grade school grind counterproductive?

Daily Herald

- Editorial: Tightening ethics at the capitol

Deseret Morning News

- Cyclists take issue with UTA bike policy

- Teacher bonuses are on their way

- 3 measures highlight U.S. veteran issues

- CEO Murray's mine hearing is delayed

- Pignanelli & Webb: Mayne mourned on both sides of the aisle

- Jay Evensen: First, we ditch No Child Left Behind

- Joe Cannon: Hurdles remain, but things improving in Iraq

- Editorial: Total gun ban goes too far

- Op-ed: Gayle Ruzicka: Mayne's friendship will be missed

Saturday, December 1

Deseret Morning News

- Salt Lake County murders to jump 50%, Miller says

- Measure would let legislators with conflict get out of a vote

- Valley leaders take smooth ride

- Ed Mayne's magnanimity spotlighted at his funeral

- Editorial: The winners and the losers

Standard-Examiner

- Editorial: Pro-Excel worth another look

KUER

- Randy Horiuchi Remembers Ed Mayne

KCPW

- Corroon: Reopening Oxbow Jail Likely In The Future

St. George Spectrum

- Matheson turns his pay over to charities

- Council discusses density program for Little Valley

- Op-ed: All Utah politicos should be required to shadow a teacher

Daily Herald

- High-speed commuter rail coming to Utah County

- Editorial: Beehives and Buffalo Chips

KSL Editorial Board

- Senator Ed Mayne

Salt Lake Tribune

- Utah's energy outlook is clean

- Dillard's gets the boot

- Incorporation law causing turmoil

- South Salt Lake wants fewer bars

- Mayne hailed as champion of underprivileged

- Mine hearing will be rescheduled

- Editorial: Running late: Davis and Weber counties dropped ball on UTA tax change