- Herbert declares today “Homeless Persons Memorial Day.” I’m sure this makes everything better for them.
- James Fallows’ Bing vs. Google experiment.
- Public opposition to cuts in spending.
- Things to do with spare change.
- Beck, Limbaugh, Palin, Birthers: The Tribalism [...]
- Anti-war activist launches GOP campaign for congress.
- Speaking of GOP campaigns… (shakes head condescendingly)
- Google: National Broadband Plan a Top Priority.
- Three Myths About Political Independents.
- Blowing up asteroids with nukes.
- 11 Inventions by Students and Amateur Inventors.
- [...]
Tonight we’ll speak to outgoing Councilwoman Tami Pyfer about the Citizen’s Academy, just approved by the Logan City Council. More from CVDaily.com:
Pyfer told the council on Tuesday that she sees the need for residents of Logan to become more educated and more involved with city government. She says it [...]
Thanks to Eric for spotting this and forwarding it on from CVDaily.com’s iShare stories:
A Different Christmas Poem. [...]Cutting the show short tonight for the Jazz game at 5:30, but that’s not stopping us from trying to tackle some big stuff.
We’ll discuss the (vanished?) concept of journalistic integrity, and how we define it, in light of DNews’ decision to mislead readers with the datelines published on printed articles. [...]
(We’re still taking votes on the Top Cache Valley Resident of 2009, call in to cast your vote for one of our final three)
Tonight Jon and I will tackle the daunting task of making sense of the current health care reform debate, and where the bill stands today (also, [...]
Tonight on FTP, Jonathan and I will revisit the federal and state deficits, and discuss the Gov. Herbert’s budget recommendations for Utah (we’ll be cutting 3% from all commentary).
We’ll continue our call for your thoughts on Cache Valley’s top 3 residents. The list currently stands as:
1- Mayor Randy Watts
2- Craig [...]
- Post “Climate-Gate”, Majority still believe in Global Warming, support cap-and-trade.
- But deniers aren’t finished yet.
- Improving Bluray technology with a lobsters eyes. Seriously.
- US Airstrikes kill 30. Every time. In every report for months?
Tonight:
- One of the topics coming out of the Copenhagen Climate summit: Population as a key element of pollution. Which begs the question: Is population control a solution for reducing pollution? China officials think so. We want to hear your thoughts.
- With the holiday season in full swing, we’ll discuss [...]
Tonight:
- Someone is stealing urine samples from Bear River Health. Tyler, Jon and I will do our best CSI (or Scooby Doo?) impression getting to the bottom of this mystery.
- TSA Security has accidentally leaked documents detailing internal security practices, and weaknesses in security practices. Time to panic, or has [...]
- The anti-drug prohibition movement.
- Kids eat less junk food when schools stop providing it to them.
- Google Trike.
- Sotomayor issues her first ruling.
- Meet the tongue eating parasite.
- Things to do when it’s snowing outside: DIY shaving cream.
- Facebook’s new privacy rules: [...]
Tonight we’ll discuss the top stories from Utah in 2009. What’s your vote?
Another installment of Sutherland Prez Paul Mero’s Mero Moment has arrived. We haven’t heard it yet, so it will be a surprise to us all what Paul chooses to go all “NPR, but smarter” on this week. UPDATE [...]
- Public Option/Public Opinion: it’s all in the wording.
- How the Obama/Gates Afghan plan came to be.
- A drop of water, at 2000 frames per second.
- The Media as an obstacle to understanding?
- Cherilyn Eager: I met Sarah Palin! I met Sarah Palin! Vote for [...]
Ruh-roh. With the legislative session just around the corner, and a gigantic budget problem to contend with after making all the cuts they could in the previous session, it looks like Utah may be in for a battle of taxation.
In one corner, we have the ideologues:
State Sen. Steve Urquhart [...]
- Pentagon emails: “We Don’t Entirely Trust Canada”
- Democrats have an enthusiasm gap problem.
- Beware the Swine Flue Vaccine online scam.
- Palin will be the keynote speaker at next summer’s International Bowling Expo.
- Pelosi nixes “War Surtax” bill.
- Huffington to Murdoch, “Old Media”: Get Real.
- [...]
TPM:
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library has come up with a new way for Reaganites to bask in the glory of Ronaldus Magnus: A free iPhone application!
I just spent the last few minutes downloading and fiddling around with the app. It has a gallery of pictures of Reagan in all [...]
Tiered diplomas for Utah’s high school students. It’s being proposed as a method to upping Utah’s academic standards. The result would be high school diplomas similar to Super Nintendo game difficulty levels: Easy, Moderate, Difficult. Is it the right solution?
And, tonight at 5:30, the Cache County School Board meets to [...]
Tonight we’ll hear from Loyd Berentzen of Bear River Health on H1N1 vaccinations. From shortage to surplus, and where you can get yours.
And it’s being called “ClimateGate.” A batch of emails were stolen from a climate research facility containing evidence that a few CRU scientists were cooking the books. Smoking [...]
Tonight, Sutherland Prez Paul Mero waxes philosophical on the subject of anger in the “Mero Moment.”
(Paul is still the only willing contributor to our Speak UP series, people… Someone out there has to want an open mic! Let us know if that’s you)
We’ll also talk Afghanistan, and hear [...]
When President Obama gives his Afghanistan speech later on today, Afghanistan, officially, becomes his war.
Early reports say he will announce an increase of troops – to begin deployment just after Christmas — in the neighborhood of 30,000 to 34,000.a
Unlike the War in Iraq, I’ve thought — in the beginning [...]
Big night tonight.
Tyler and Jon will tackle ethics reform with an interview with Rep. Jack Draxler. He says it “goes too far.”
Also, Logan has been reported as one of the top 5 “safest cities.” How much do we spend to keep it that way?
And today is Cyber Monday. The [...]
- Group association, and why we believe what we believe.
- An interesting review of campaign books, and understanding the “new” presidential campaigns.
- Can real time feedback make us better drivers?
- Senate health care debate begins at 3pm EST today. How do House and Senate bills differ?
- [...]
Tyler, Jon and I — with the help of many others from all around the valley — have put together a lil’ somepin’ special for the holiday. Hope you enjoy it.
Tune in, or listen online. (No calls… it’s not live, it’s Memorex… is Memorex even still around?)
[...] - Economic oddities: if we think we’re going to be okay, then we’ll probably be okay.
- Skynet will not sneak up on this president.
- Cuts at the Washington Post.
- The Muppets do Bohemian Rhapsody.
- UT Dems: GOP isn’t taking ethics seriously.
- Utah Legislature mulls [...]
Today is our final “live” day this week, so we’re making it special with a guest visit from (small L) libertarian, and KVNUForthePeople.com contributor Michael Reis in studio.
We’ll discuss Sutherland Prez Paul Mero’s latest “Mero Moment” on feminism and women in sports, and touch on Adam Lambert’s AMA performance, and [...]
Today we’ll discuss the holiday after the holiday: Black Friday!
(Will FTP Movieshow’s Andy Morgan get in any fights this year over Transformer toys?)
Also, Sutherland Institute has made a recommendation that we do away with the Office of Tourism for the state of Utah. But tourism is a big part [...]
- Famous boat captains, compared.
- Oceans rising faster than expected.
- Faith based politics of Sarah and Glenn.
- Take a tour of China’s Economic Landscape.
- How to Pay Off Afghan Warlords.
- 50 most interesting Wikipedia articles.
- Campaign contributions of those [...]
Via Newseum. With video.
“Inside Tim Russert’s Office: If It’s Sunday, It’s ‘Meet the Press’” recreates Russert’s NBC Washington office much as it looked when he died of a heart attack in June 2008 while preparing for his next show.
The office, located on the Newseum’s fourth level, offers a unique [...]
- Legislative window dressing masquerading as reform.
- Obama below 50% for the first time.
- And he’s raising money off of Sarah Palin.
- Deep thoughts about marshmallows.
- Tea Parties: The Movie!
- Google: The Takeover! (UPDATE: SEE!!!)
- Political amnesia and the [...]
Jake Saunders, Cache County firefighter and paramedic, joins us today to discuss the Cache Valley Fire Public Education Coalition and fundraiser for the Dennis Sorensen Charity Fund. (More info @ 435-716-9518, leave a message with your info request or [www.cachecounty.org]):
On Thursday, October 22, 2009, the home belonging to the [...]
Slate Magazine, always the contrarians, pick through the Senate health care bill to see what’s inside, and how it compares to the House bill.
It’s worse mainly because it’s stingier. The Senate bill would save $130 billion over 10 years (a mysterious $1 billion more than the figure leaked last [...]
Great article @ Utah Stories today that digs into history, while making an intriguing statement about our current recession, and the future of our state economy. A clip:
This issue of Utah Stories is about five business owners who have found ways of operating their businesses more efficiently using the [...]
- Bright lights, small cities.
- Oh no, Eggo rationing?! SOCIALISM!
- Cat fought the law, and the law won.
- Public Policy Polling: the GOP needs a new face.
- Progressive blogger polling: The Democrats need to step it up.
- Rob Bishop: Tree huggers er takin’ er [...]
They are all topics on today’s show.
We’ll discuss new efforts to tamp down on graffiti in the community, and an upcoming Safe Driving Summit.
And since it’s Tuesday we’ll have the latest intallment of the Mero Moment. What will Paul have to say? We don’t know yet ourselves, so listen for [...]
538’s number crunching savants Nate Silver and Tom Schaller have a bet on Sarah Palin. Silver thinks she’ll run, Schaller thinks she’s just trying to cash in and get out. Silver’s argument:
Tom provides two pieces of evidence against Palin running for the nomination. The first is that 2012 is [...]
Tyler is out today, so Jon and I have boarded up the studio in preparation for the Ultimate Battle of Liberal vs. Libertarian Smackdown Challenge of ‘09. Or something similar.
The annual Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change is coming up (Dec 7). Proposed is a legally binding international treaty to cut [...]
- If we really had “pro-life” legislators.
- Are gold prices about to become volatile?
- Why employment will rebound sooner than you think.
- The wonderful world of prison inventions.
- Obama’s crackdown on “burrowing.”
- Are you addicted to a website? Try keepmeout.com.
- [...]
Interesting timeline of American consumerism provided by the author of Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture.
The book provides a history and subtle warning about our move away from craftsmanship to a fixation on “cheap for cheap’s sake.”
From the PBC blog:
1930s: Congress passes fair-trade legislation to prohibit predatory [...]
Story from yesterday that fits nicely with Tyler’s “Managing Your Online Reputation” presentation at the SMC of CV meeting last night.
Ashley Payne says in August she was called into the principal’s office and forced to step down because of photos showing her holding beer mugs and glasses of wine. [...]
- Blockbuster to take on Redbox, Netflix with “dissolving SD card” rental kiosks.
- Steele: “Many in GOP fear me because I’m black.” Jon Stewart has another theory.
- NJ/VA GOP Wins: It was all about turnout. Or was it?
- Cartman as Glenn Beck.
Quick photo-op from the tonights meeting of the Social Media Club of Cache Valley (happening as I post this, @ Borders). Tyler is giving a presentation on “online reputation management” to the crowd. We’re starting to draw the attention of the rest of the Borders patrons with our Twitter [...]
Yesterday we heard from The Sutherland Institute, who criticized the nondiscrimination ordinances passed in Salt Lake City (now being considered in other Utah cities / counties), and the surprising report that the LDS Church endorsed the measures as “fair and reasonable.” Today we’ll hear from Brandie Balkin, Executive [...]
Last night Salt Lake City unanimously passed nondiscrimination ordinances that protect gay and lesbian residents from workplace and housing discrimination. The LDS Church backed both measures, stating that the ordinances “do no violence” to the institution of marriage, and are “fair and reasonable.” Sutherland Institute’s Jeff Reynolds joins us [...]
- Arguments for a second stimulus.
- Salt Lake, Provo mayors compete for charity.
- Howcast can show you how to do just about anything.
- Perceptions of Crime and the Economy.
- Make your own Christopher Walken mask.
- Anti-tax, anti-health care reform, and now… [...]
Via Tyler on Twitter:
RT @MonicaBielanko: BREAKING NEWS:In an unexpected vote Salt Lake City council has voted unanimously to pass state’s first anti-gay discrimination ordinance.
Curtis Haring has a live-blog of the public meeting, and the LDS Church endorsement of the ordinances.
Related posts:[...]
A Facebook update from the Social Media Club of Cache Valley group.
Subject: Social Media — a boon that can bite you
WHAT: Can what you post on Facebook or Twitter make a difference in whether you get that job you’re applying for? Once you’ve been bitten can [...]
Loralee and (our own) Jon Choate have just returned from the White House, where they met with senior advisor Valerie Jarrett to discuss health care policy. She wore her red Payless shoes. You can read about the experience (and the red shoes), and see their photos [...]
Utah Health Policy Project, in the inbox:
Saturday the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first comprehensive health reform bill in U.S. history. But what do the bill’s 2,000 pages really mean for everyday Utahns? How will our state achieve the goal of quality, affordable coverage for all Utahns within [...]
Tonight on For the People:
Fort Hood shooting fallout. Stop blaming “the Muslims.”
City and business. What business is good business for a city to become involved in?
And finally, we’ll spend an hour with Michelle and Brannon King of the Independence Caucus. Each candidate they endorsed lost. What was their influence on [...]
Florida lawyer makes it official:
A conservative Florida lawyer “has registered an official ‘Tea Party’ with the office of the Secretary of State, and is promising to run candidates against Republicans and Democrats in state and national races,” reports Ben Smith.
Said Frederic O’Neal, the party chairman: “The current system [...]
- Exploiting foreign threats for domestic political gain.
- Japan plan solar power collection… in space.
- Sarah Palin, Awesome Bogus.
- TSA has it’s own blog to address your (Mr. Chaffetz) travel frustrations.
- TubeRadio: Turn YouTube into your personal jukebox.
- My favorite columnist, Rick Hertzberg, makes [...]
Yesterday during our discussion on UTOPIA and broadband stimulus with FreeUTOPIA’s Jesse Harris, a caller expressed concern over UTOPIA’s financial model and “the way things went down” in Box Elder county as UTOPIA moved in.
We were up against a hard break and had to wrap the hour up before Jesse [...]
- Rep. Rob Bishop caught between a rock and a hard glowing rock.
- Fox Host: Alleged shooter’s name ‘tells us a lot.’
- Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.
- Touch-tone telephone songs for the extremely bored.
- More on the [...]
Today we’ll speak with Jesse Harris of FreeUTOPIA. What is UTOPIA, and what might the move into Brigham City mean to Cache Valley broadband users? We’ll also get Jesse’s thoughts on Net Neutrality policies moving quickly through the FCC, House, and Senate and the 19 projects Gov. Herbert [...]
US Senate candidate and Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has suspended his campaign to care for a daughter with mental illness. What does this mean for Sen. Bennett and the other candidates? And what was Cherilyn Eager thinking with this response to the news?
Last night’s election brought few surprises [...]
Utah AG and US Senate candidate Mark Shurtleff sent this statement via Facebook on his choice to suspend his Senate campaign.
Subject: Suspension of US Senate Campaign
Dear Supporters and Friends,
Today, I am announcing the suspension of my campaign for the U.S. Senate. This announcement comes with sorrow because I do [...]
Election hangover edition.
- Logan elections: Only 15% make it out to vote.
- The Trib’s statewide election results.
- NY-23: “Conservative” candidate concedes. (Heh: This was really the Rahm Emanuel vs Glenn Beck contest.)
- Utah’s first black woman mayor.
- Utah’s first openly gay city council candidate.
- [...]
The KVNU crew @ Logan’s Election Central (City Hall), talking to candidates, and awaiting numbers for Cache Valley Daily’s election results page.
Related posts:KVNU/CVD.com Interactive Logan Mayor and City Council [...]
Sutherland Institute President Paul Mero supplies us with another “Mero Moment,” this week on the state budget, and requests for federal funds.
Swine flu parties and vaccination lines. Are we taking this too seriously, or not seriously enough?
Is the new “V” series (premiering tonight!) a play on the Obama administration [...]
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[...]Tonight, Cache Democrats Chairman Vince Wickwar weighs in on the Independence Caucus, and partisan politics in local elections.
New co-host Jon Choate will give us the latest “tech” news and an update on his trip to DC with Loralee to discuss health care reform with the White House.
We’ll also wrap up [...]
- Utah’s bridge to nowhere.
- Still no such thing as an “independent” voter.
- Dozens of House reps under investigation.
- The CO2 Club.
- Chaffetz vs… Eager?
- Is Superstition in your DNA?
- Barnes and Noble takes on The Kindle.
- What did the financial crises of [...]
Tonight we’ll discuss nuclear energy prospects here in Utah, in light of the SL Trib report that a public hearing over designating water rights for just such an endeavor has been announced.
We’ll also be visited by Olympic gold medalist and amateur wrestler Rulon Gardner, who is opening a [...]
NEW YORK — Top-level Republican feuding is transforming an obscure congressional election next week into a referendum on the beleaguered party’s direction ahead of the 2012 White House battle.
The November 3 election will fill a vacated congressional seat in upstate New York, but the focus is not so much [...]
- Energy efficient street lights go high tech.
- Interesting perspective on Barack Obama’s numbers.
- The “other” health care reform, signed into law.
- Utah’s budget problem: Where’s the money going to come from?
- Praise and criticism of Congress’ online town halls.
- Society, not psychology, producing [...]
Tonight Sutherland President Paul Mero will wax conservative on health care reform in the Mero Moment. Is it a privilege or a right? Jon, Tyler, and I will discuss after listening.
I expect to disagree with him vehemently. Or maybe [...]
- MacGyver-style cleaning tips.
- Does Utah have a teacher/student intimacy problem?
- Freemasons are just cool.
- Beef industry vs. a California school.
- Toxic gas as a medical solution?
- Mendon City receives stimulus money for “Pathway Project.”
- Moby-Dick, rewritten with emoticons.
- [...]
Audio from today’s show.
Stephen F. Hayward, of the American Enterprise Institute, and author of The Age of Reagan, joined us with USU Law and Constitutional Studies Professor Tony Peacock for the full two hours today to discuss the Constitution, and Reagan’s Legacy.
Those who missed it can [...]
Tonight we’ll be joined by two special guests, author Steven F. Hayward of the American Enterprise Institute (think Sutherland Institute’s “big brother”) and Constitutional Law Professor Tony Peacock.
Both are in town for a lecture today at USU, and will be stopping by the studio at [...]
Indecision Blog headline:
Barack Obama Maybe Kind of Likes America, Some Republicans Admit(link):
If they added in a question about whether or not Barack Obama breathes oxygen like the rest of humanity, I wonder what percentage of Republicans would answer that he probably didn’t.
I know one thing. It wouldn’t be zero.
Made [...]
Just a reminder.
From CacheValleyDaily.com:
A Meet the Candidate Night for municipal candidates in Hyde Park will be held on Thursday, October 22nd. The forum will start at 7 p.m. at the Hyde Park City Office and all residents are invited to attend.
A nominating convention on September 13 narrowed [...]
Today we’ll speak with ASUSU’s Spencer Lee on Civic Awareness Week, which begins next week at USU.
In hour two, we’ll continue the FTP/CVDaily.com candidate series with Logan mayoral candidate Mike Morrill, who will be taking your calls. A little from Morrill, in his own words:
One example of [...]
Tim Carter, in the comments, reminded me of this:
Hey Jason! Net neutrality vote tomorrow. You've got to post the pros on cons of this issue, and how they affect internet users. [www.opposingviews.com] Don't let Beck turd polish this one. A lot of disinformation out there, as always. [answers.yahoo.com] [www.wired.com] Gotta keep [...]
Via The Senate Site.
Sen. Hillyard after the Executive Appropriations meeting yesterday, on the current state budget situation.
Related posts:Senate Site Blogger Presser, May 20th Special Session The Senate Site is hosting another [...]
- Sarah Palin wants a job. Any job. C’mon, just somebody hire her!
- Slate’s Political Gabfest. Subscribe.
- Which political organizations are the tech-savviest?
- Iran nuke threat, over-hyped.
- Utah’s Ponzi King: Rick Koerber profile @ The Trib.
- GOP fundraising still trails, but seeing gains.
- Build [...]
Today we’ll hear the latest Mero Moment from Sutherland President Paul Mero, and speak to UT Democratic candidate for US Senate Sam Granato, who recently had some stern words for Bob Bennett and the census “citizenship check” bill he sponsored. Sam will be taking your calls in the [...]
Utah County Democrats: Why We Need an Ethics Initiative, case in point.
During the early summer of 2007, the Utah County Republican Party was in need of a float for the parade season coming up. Senators John Valentine and Curt Bramble asked Mountainlands Applied Technology School administrators if the school [...]
From: Tom Miller
To: Tyler, Jason
Monday Oct 20, 2009
Subject: References to Post for Today’s “For the People” Show
LaVarr and Frank actually went somewhere interesting with this week’s D-News column, entitled “Municipal Voters Have Disproportionate Clout.” It begins:
These local elections don’t get the visibility of the big state races or the big national issues, but they are vitally important to citizens of Utah cities and towns.
Cities provide [...]
- Histories greatest science hoaxes.
- Misty takes a Dining Tour of SLC.
- Loralee (yes that Loralee) is going to the White House, Nov 4th.
- Hillyard: Budget Trainwreck.
- Baseball, Football, and Rational Choice.
- Pleasant [...]
Since we grudgingly admit not everyone can listen every day, this week’s show podcasts, for your listening pleasure courtesy of “On Demand” @ CacheValleyDaily.com:
10/16 Hour 2: KVNU Movie Show 10/16 Hour 1: Open Lines Friday 10/15 Hour 2: Logan Municipal Council Candidate Tony Wegener 10/15 Hour 1: US [...]Sweden News (via TNR):
Every year, the city of Stockholm kills off thousands of rabbits in an effort to protect trees and shrubbery in the city’s extensive network of parks and green space. …
Tuvunger explained that it doesn’t take many newly released rabbits to do what rabbits are [...]
- Ogden man convicted on drug charges wants seized money returned.
- Greenspan shocker: “If the banks are too big to fail, they’re too big.”
- RNC chairman praises, but stops short of endorsing, Sen. Bob Bennett.
Today in the 5 o’clock hour we’ll continue our Logan mayor and municipal council candidate interview series with council candidate Tony Wegener. Tune in, or log in.
A little info about Tony, in his own words, from Cache Valley Daily’s candidate profile:
I’ve been an observer of the political [...]
With the election just around the corner, we’ve decided to put together a “Get to Know the Candidates” debate, sponsored by KVNU and CacheValleyDaily.com, for Logan City candidates.
Taking place on October 29th, , 7 to 9pm, at the Logan City Hall council chambers, the event is [...]
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, October 14, 2009
CONTACT:
Rob Miller, 801-867-1704
utahamicus@gmail.com
A Time to Every Purpose: Planning &Implementation
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Legislation sponsored by United States Senators Robert Bennett (R-UT) and David Vitter (R-LA) would require the Census Bureau to [...]
Posted at the Senate Site today, two hits on the UEG ethics reform ballot initiative.
Star Chamber I Star Chamber IIWhile they (and the Daily Herald editorial discussed) make very interesting points regarding the idea of jurisdiction and regulative powers, they purposefully avoid discussing the equal — if not more [...]
Senator Lyle Hillyard will stop by today to discuss the ethics reform initiative, and the legislatures opposition to it. Tune in or Log in.
Also, to get your primed, another Lobbyist Legislature Love story hit the front page of the Trib this week.
Lobbyists spent more than $7,000 feeding Utah [...]
- Willie Nelson’s Got a New Broadband Plan.
- More Orrin vs. Orrin
- A third initiative hits Gov. Herbert’s desk: Repeal the Flat Tax.
- The global warming report George W. Bush didn’t want you to see.
- Health insurers report accidentally backs a [...]
Today in the 5 o’clock hour we’ll kick off our Logan mayor and municipal council candidate interview series with council candidate Dean Quayle. Tune in, or log in.
A little info about Dean, in his own words, from Cache Valley Daily’s candidate profile:
Incremental involvement in public service over [...]
For Immediate Release: October 12, 2009
Contact: Jeff Reynolds
Phone: (801) 355-1272
SUTHERLAND INSTITUTE ISSUES STATEMENT ON ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PROPOSAL
Salt Lake City Council Urged to Reject Proposed Ordinances
SALT LAKE CITY — October 12, 2009 — Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker recently released the details of two different [...]
Today launch our Logan mayor and municipal council candidate interview series with council candidate Tony Wegener. Tune in, or log in.
A little info about Holly, in her own words, from Cache Valley Daily’s candidate profile:
I filed to run for municipal council because Logan is a wonderful place [...]
From The GOP Speaks blog:
You’ve followed the national debate within the Republican Party about the political tactics it ought to use in an effort to better the country, retake Congress and challenge President Obama for the White House in 2012. But what do Republicans at the local level think?To [...]
Transit-oriented development isn’t stymied by outdated zoning, unwilling developers or a lack of space. It turns out, banks, wedded to old-fashioned lending standards that stress parking, may pose the biggest blockade by denying financing.
The reason: Lenders operate from a tried-and-true principle that maintains more parking means [...]
- FTP chat regular Bluto hits a nail on the head.
- Take the Cyber Crime IQ Quiz.
- Still no accountability in our homeland security apparatus.
- 11 Things I’d Do If I Ran a News Organization.
- Wired Contest: Tear apart old [...]
TPM:
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) took to the airwaves on Fox today to warn viewers of the rapists and child molesters he says will be coming to their doors courtesy of the U.S. government next year.
Speaking on “Studio B” this afternoon, Chaffetz responded to recent Senate testimony from a [...]
- Top 10 Most Annoying (Effective?) Alarm Clocks.
- How a “Nuclear Iran” Would Reshape the Middle East.
- Patriot Act Extensions: “Roving Wiretaps” here to stay.
- Michelle Bachmann is still crazy.
- Things that don’t go well together: Bombs, Pot, and Day Care
