Maybe the Utah legislature really does hate public education. Or maybe the legislature just wants to make it easier for parents to know how their school is doing. On September 1, Utah’s public schools received grades based on criteria set by the Utah legislature and set down in statute. For the first time ever, parents […]
Jones’ proposed tax increase hurts families with children
August 26, 2013 by
Senator Pat Jones proposal to raise taxes on families with children to send more money to Utah teachers sounds like a way to boost education dollars. In reality, Jones’ $400 million proposal takes from those who need it most: Parents with children. If passed, the bill would create jobs in education and allow schools to […]
Is Swallow planning on bringing a civil rights claim against the state?
July 21, 2013 by
Could Utah Attorney General John Swallow be preparing to sue the state for civil rights violations if he is impeached? Despite his comments to the press on June 19, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Utah Attorney General John Swallow does not welcome the House investigative process to look into allegations against him. Though he continues […]
Speaker Lockhart releases names of investigative committee members
July 17, 2013 by
Speaker Becky Lockhart announced at 4:21 PM on July 17 who will serve on the nine member House committee tasked with investigating allegations against Utah Attorney General John Swallow. The Committee will be chaired by Rep. Lowry Snow and will include House Majority Leader, Rep. Brad Dee, and House Minority Leader, Rep. Jennifer Seelig. Also serving on the committee […]
Swallow’s attorney wants subpoena power…before his client is charged?
July 16, 2013 by
Every time Rod Snow, attorney for John Swallow, sends a letter (embedded below) to the Utah state legislature’s leadership to tell them their own legal counsel is wrong, I can’t tell if I should admire him or roll my eyes. I want to admire him, because Snow is regarded highly in Utah’s legal community and […]
Governor Calls House into Special Session to Address Subpoena Powers, Immunity Offers of Swallow Investigative Committee
July 12, 2013 by
On July 17, the Utah House will meet in a special session to, in the words of Speaker Becky Lockhart in a letter to legislators, “ensure that our new investigative committee has all the tools needed to conduct a thorough and fair investigation of the allegations surrounding the state’s Attorney General.” In other words, the […]
Comments to the Utah House Rules Committee on HR 9001
July 3, 2013 by
This morning, I testified to the Utah House Rules Committee on Resolution 9001 to create a committee that will investigate Attorney General John Swallow. Because of time constraints, I abridged my prepared comments somewhat, but below are the comments I prepared to deliver: Mr. Chairman, Thank you for this opportunity to speak briefly this morning. […]
RSS - Posts