Mel Brown on Recent Legislation
State Representative Mel Brown says in spite of what the press says about the recently concluded legislative session, a lot was accomplished and public education came out the winner. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
State Budget Numbers Released
With just a month before the start of the state legislative session, Utah Governor Gary Herbert released his proposed budget this week, which after several years of cuts, actually shows some growth. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher reports.
Cell Phone Ban Coming to Utah?
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that all states ban the use of cell phones and text-messaging devices while driving. With Utah having one of the most liberal cell phone use policies in the country, KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher reports on what the recommendation may mean for the future.
Rep. Mel Brown (R) on Redistricting Maps
State Representative Mel Brown – a member of the Utah redistricting committee – doesn’t think there will be any challenges to 3 of the 4 redistricting maps approved last week. But as KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher reports, it remains to be seen if the congressional map is questioned.
