Utah League of Cities and Towns

Capitol Conversation

February 2013

• Utah Youth Discuss Legislative Process, Bullying, and the Rewards of Curiosity: A recap of what Youth Councils experienced at Local Officials Day this year

January 2013

• Utah House Speaker Previews this year’s Legislative Session: Rep. Rebecca Lockhart sits down w/ ULCT’s Susan Wood for an exclusive insight into this year’s hot issues

December 2012

• Devastation? The Fiscal Cliff Looms Ahead: ULCT's Doug Macdonald and Roger Tew explain the possible impacts of the Fiscal Cliff on UtahPolicy.com

October 2012

• Congressional Candidates Discuss the Interests of Utah Cities: Congressman Jim Matheson and Mayor Mia Love talk about the federal government's impact on Utah's communities
• Billboards and City Zoning Authority: Utah municipalities take firm stance for local control

September 2012

• ULCT's Gubernatorial Debate: Watch the full length debate between Gov. Gary Herbert & Gen. Peter Cooke

June 2012

• Special Legislative Session to Address Alcohol Licenses: Sen. Valentine wants to work on liquor license reform

April 2012

• House Speaker Evaluates Session: The Calm and the Controversy

March 2012

• Utah Legislators Wrap Up the 2012 Session: ULCT Summarizes Lawmaker's Decisions that Affect Utah's Cities and Towns

February 2012

• Utah Legislative Session Winds Down: ULCT Looks at Last Minute Debate on Key Issues
• Tracking Stolen Property: Utah Legislature Looks at Tougher Means to Recover Stolen Goods
• ULCT Legislative Headlines: An Update on Pertinent Issues Utah Lawmakers are Addressing
• Legislative Headlines: From Billboards to Eminent Domain: What Changes Lawmakers are Pursuing
• ULCT Legislative Headlines: A Weekly Update of the Issues that Affect Utah Cities and Towns

January 2012

• Utah to Pull the Plug on Internet Gambling: Legislature to Close Loophole in the Law
• Alcohol Debate - Another Round: Lawmakers Pour Over Liquor Legislation
• Proposed Budget Priorities: Utah Governor Gary Herbert Outlines His State Funding Plan
• Utah's Senate President Previews the Session: A Discussion with Sen. Michael Waddoups About Pertinent Issues
• Speaker Previews the Session: Insight from Rep. Becky Lockhart into Issues to be Tackled by Lawmakers
• Capitol Building Could Be Cut: Fillmore Faces State Parks Budget Slash
• Lawmakers Open Door to Debate on Rental Regulations: Re-Setting the Standards for Single Family Homes with Accessory Apartments
• Paying for Utah's Transportation Needs: Where We Are Now and Where We Are Going

December 2011

• Signage Standards: City and State Leaders Discuss Billboard Rules

November 2011

• Changes Proposed to Utah Fireworks Laws: New Legislation in the Works That Will Restrict Days and Times for Setting Off Holiday Fireworks in the State