If you are intent on following what’s going on in the legislature, and I think its not a bad idea, there are a lot of ways to do it. This is the era of the internet, after all, and it’s easier than ever to get information fast, even when you can’t go hobnob at the State Capitol itself (especially if, like me, you’ve gotta keep your day job). Whether you follow the tweets and the stories from your favorite local reporter and/or legislator, read the paper, check into the Utah Senate and House web sites to research bills, or actually show up at the Capitol, here’s a short guide to some of the tools out there (with due credit, of course, to the reporting team over at the Salt Lake Tribune which suggested most of these sources): [cont…]
If you’re gonna insist on voting, you might as well inform yourself.
January 9, 2012 by
If you’re gonna insist on voting, you might as well inform yourself.
And political scientist Adam Brown is here to help. He’s started to compile a database of legislator profiles, as well flashcards.
That’s right. Flashcards. {cont…]
Meet Rep. David Butterfield of Utah’s 4th Legislative District
December 20, 2011 by
When Rep. David Butterfield talks about his constituency, you can tell he loves living and working among them. A nearly lifelong resident, he refers to Cache Valley as “God’s country” and remembers milking cows and hauling hay and moving pipe. Perhaps it is that background–working the land in beautiful northern Utah–that has taught him the pragmatism and commonsense that was plain when we spoke on the phone.
Like all the legislators I’ve interviewed, he prefers serious non-fiction and focuses on reading what will inform and prepare him, as both a legislator and as a leader in business and his community.
Posted: Rep. David Clark’s Letter of Resignation from the Utah Legislature
December 19, 2011 by
I just received the following press release and letter of resignation regarding Rep. David Clark’s stepping down from the Utah State Legislature, ostensibly to run for Congress:
Meet Rep. Jim Nielson of Utah’s 19th Legislative District
December 16, 2011 by
I met Rep. Jim Nielson during a town-hall meeting. Self effacing and intent, he was just as quick to listen to my questions and thoughts as he was to share his. It’s a refreshing change from a lot of politicians who seem more interested on in their opinions.
Rep. Nielson doesn’t waste time on fluff or message bills. This year he’s proposing a change to the Utah Constitution that would protect the revenues from natural resources from raiding by hungry politicians for short term needs. I like that it protects the great mineral wealth in Utah for future generations and maximizes our assets. I found Rep. Nielson to be like that about everything–thoughtful, considerate, and smart. […]
Meet Representative Dean Sanpei of Utah’s 63rd Legislative District
December 14, 2011 by
This is the third in a series of interviews with some of Utah’s elected officials. In addition to high-profile candidates, Utah has many public servants whose quiet work often goes unsung. With this series, I hope to shine a light on the personalities that make up Utah’s political leadership, not only for their work in government, but […]
Meet Representative Holly Richardson of Utah’s 57th Legislative District
December 6, 2011 by
This is the second in a series of interviews of Utah’s elected officials. In addition to high-profile candidates, Utah has a lot of elected officials whose quiet work often goes unsung. With these posts, I hope to shine a light on the personalities that make up Utah’s leadership, not only on their work in government, […]
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