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- Mar 12: Midday Metro at 10 a.m. on NPR Utah, KCPW 88.3 FM, economist Robert Spendlove, University of Utah demographer Pamela Perlich, and Neil Abercrombie of the Utah League of Cities and Towns on the changing demographics of the Wasatch Front. At 10:30 on The Bottomline: the future of business in Sugar House as higher rents and redevelopment hit the funky shops that have given the neighborhood its flavor.
- Mar 13: Lt. Governor Herbert to address attendees of the Utah Rural Telecom Association, 10:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, St. George.
- Mar 13: Governor Huntsman to meet with Highland High School Journalism Class, 4:30 p.m., Governor's Mansion.
- Mar 13: Bloggers Reception with Ralph Becker, Candidate for Salt Lake City Mayor, 5 to 7 p.m., Becker for Mayor Campaign Headquarters, 145 S. 400 E. Bring questions, insights, and your views on what a great American city should look like. Food provided.
- Mar 14: Hinckley Institute of Politics Meet the Candidates for Salt Lake City Mayor Forum, 11 a.m., Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, room 255. Candidates include Keith Christensen and Jenny Wilson. A live RadioWest Broadcast with Doug Fabrizio.
- Mar 14: Governor Huntsman and Lt. Governor Herbert to attend the episcopal instillation of the most reverend John C. Wester, 1 p.m., The Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple, Salt Lake City.
- Mar 15: Lt. Governor Herbert to offer closing remarks at the Utah Energy Forum, 9:40 a.m., Department Of Natural Resources 1594 West Temple Room 1050, Salt Lake City.
- Mar 15: Hinckley Forum "Panama: Social Challenges, Political Responsibilities and Economic Opportunities," 10:45 a.m., Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, room 255. His Excellency Federico A. Humbert Arias, Ambassador of Panama to the United States.
- Mar 15: Davis County Democratic Planning Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Commission Chambers, Davis County Courthouse, 28 State Street, Farmington. All Democrats and the general public are invited.
- Mar 16: Democratic Progressive Caucus Annual Bowling Tournament Fundraiser, 6 to 9 p.m., Sue Rich Lanes, 1376 East 3300 South. Cost is $35 per individual ($40 at the door), children $5.00 each. A team of five is $150. For more info click here.
- Mar 19: March and Rally Against Four Years of War and Occupation, 11 a.m. Gather at Pioneer Park (300 West 400 South) to march to Washington Square. Bring signs and posters to carry. At 12 p.m. the rally at the west-side of Salt Lake City/County Building (450 S State Street) will begin. Speakers to include SLC Mayor Rocky Anderson

- Mar 19: Democrats of Southern Utah monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dixie Center 1835 Convention Center Drive. Keynote speaker will be House Minority Leader Ralph Becker. Cost is $15 per person. To make reservations call Jan Patrick at 435-652-2096.
- Mar 20: Last day governor may sign or veto bills
- Mar 21: Downtown Rising Launch, 9 a.m., Marriot Hotel, 220 S State Street, Salt Lake City. A press conference at the Gallivan Plaza will follow at 10:30 a.m. All Downtown businesses and organizations are invited. There is no charge, but due to limited seating RSVP’s are requested. Contact Camille Winnie at 801-333-1106 or email camille@downtownslc.org.
- Mar 22: Utah Economic Summit, Grand America Hotel. Topics include business law, marketing, management, transportation, commercial real estate, international business, public relations and many more. Individual seating is available for $150 per person. Registration deadline is March 14. For more information about the Summit and to register online, go to www.utaheconomicsummit.com.
- Mar 22: Salt Lake County Libertarian Party Meeting, 7 p.m., Grecian Garden, 4816 South State Street, Murray.
- Mar 24: Becker for Mayor Campaign Kickoff, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starting at City Creek Canyon, Ralph will spend the day traveling to seven different areas of the city, meeting with citizens to announce his candidacy. For more info visit http://www.ralphbecker.com/.
- Mar 26: Public Meeting on Draft Snake Valley Groundwater Report, 1 p.m., Auditorium, Utah Department of Natural Resources, 1594 West North Temple. Anyone interested in the latest scientific information about water resources in the remote part of Utah/Nevada, which is now embroiled in a controversy with Southern Nevada over the export of water to the Las Vegas area, is invited to attend.
- Mar 27: Hinckley Forum "Redistricting Reform in Utah: Where Should We Draw the Line?" 10:45 a.m., Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, room 255. Representative Roz McGee, Senator Michael Waddoups, Hinckley Institute Director Kirk L. Jowers, and Bryan Schott (moderator) News Director and Host, KCPW’s Morning Edition.
- Mar 29: Lt. Governor Herbert to meet with Southern Utah County Mayors during the Nebo Economic Summit, 8 a.m., Springville Art Museum, 126 East 400 South, Springville.
- Mar 30: Rudy Giuliani Fundraiser at the home of Kelly and Steven Harmsen to benefit the Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee. A host reception with photo opportunity will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. costing $2,300 per person or $4,600 per couple. A cocktail reception costing $1,000 per person will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more info contact Kristy Coleman at krjcoleman@gmail.com or 801-604-6303.
- Apr 4: Hinckley Institute of Politics Meet the Candidates for Salt Lake City Mayor Forum, 11 a.m., Hinckley Caucus Room, Orson Spencer Hall, room 255. Candidates include Megan Holbrook and Nancy Saxton.

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Sunday
March 11, 2007


Sunday, March 11

Deseret Morning News

- Utah's lawmakers and Huntsman win high marks for jobs

- New path to legal status?

- New York lawmaker wants land in Utah protected

- Diner detectives: Health inspections unveil eateries' good, bad, ugly

- Farmers fighting for water rights

- Clinton, Syracuse building new city halls

- Davis invites residents to open house

- A delay on HAFB planes?

- Salt Lake County is officially designated nation's first Community of Peace

- Y. students' search for records falters

- Ruling likely Monday on Bluffdale dispute

- Jay Evensen: Tough to dump a new law — a good thing

- Pignanelli & Webb: UEA is powerful force in Utah politics

- Op-ed: Let facts, not paranoia, govern nuclear policy

- Editorial: Keep pressure on payday lenders

Standard-Examiner

- Ogden's getting attention for outdoor offerings

- Counties hide emergency plans

- Editorial: Let the sun shine in

Logan Herald Journal

- If they build it, who will come?

- More input urged in Logan airport plans

St. George Spectrum

- Engineer wants to regulate water

- Todd Seifert: Shield law - within reason - would benefit general public

Daily Herald

- Lehi group plans UDOT protest

- Editorial: The veto that should have been

Salt Lake Tribune

- Friends of Curtis fared well in '07 bills

- Cities wary as police deal fails to materialize

- Debate to begin on fourth Congress seat for Utah

- Mine proposal worries those in tourism trade

- Sunshine Week audit finds confusion about public records

- Rolly: How Huntsman schooled the Legislature

- Op-ed: Restore wolves to their historic range

- Op-ed: Dirty air: It's clear that cars are the culprit

Saturday, March 10

Salt Lake Tribune

- Utah's presidential primary

- Colleges set hefty fee and tuition hikes

- UTA getting earful over fares structure

- Heber big-box petition kicks off

- Guv OKs gay-club curbs

- Final court hearing over Bluffdale job

- More accusations at Ogden city hall

- Global scientists unite to sound alarm on mercury consumption

- Should you eat fish? Well, yes and no

- Guv signs panel to improve, protect Utah Lake

- Lawsuit filed over OHV restrictions at Factory Butte

- Editorial: The Thumb

- Editorial: Top predator: Wolf delisting in West is premature

Standard-Examiner

- In the Crossfire

- Autoliv highlighted in regional ad

St. George Spectrum

- Residents say no to coal mine

- State college tuition going up

KCPW

- Gov Quietly Signs Bills on Gay Clubs and Ritalin

- Lawmakers Say Referendum Won't Work, Voucher Opponents Moving Ahead

- Citizen Groups Oppose Mountain View Corridor

- "Age Wave" to Crash on SL County

Daily Herald

- Governor: Insurance for all is key

- Huntsman signs student club regulations bill

- Commission formed for Utah Lake preservation

- Op-ed: Compensate all downwinders

- Editorial: Beehives and Buffalo Chips

Park Record

- Deal secures water for Snyderville

KSL Editorial Board

- The Public's Business

Deseret Morning News

- Voucher issue up to voters? Most Utahns say they'd sign referendum petition

- Tuition to rise average 6.6% at Utah schools

- Commission to tackle future of Utah Lake

- Huntsman signs gay-clubs bill

- Santaquin gets support on creating farm district