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Utah daily news roundup

Commission wants ethics teeth and campaign caps



In its final work session, the Governor's Commission on Strengthening Democracy wrapped up almost a year's worth of deliberations with a few bold recommendations to advance to Gov. Gary Herbert, including one to put some teeth in existing campaign and lobbying laws.
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'Alcohol and pregnancy do not mix,' Shurtleff says



Recent studies that show drinking a small amount of wine each day can be healthy don't apply to pregnant women, and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff can tell you all about it.
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GOP leaders OK contribution limits


Moved in part by a tough citizen initiative petition on legislative ethics and campaign finance reform, some GOP legislative leaders have agreed to the adoption of campaign contribution limits for state candidates and officeholders.   Read More
State's top ed official addresses budget


State Superintendent Larry Shumway urged lawmakers not to cut education dollars further and said he plans to take action to address inappropriate relationships between teachers and students as part of his first State of Education speech Thursday evening.   Read More
Weekly wrap: Louisiana pleasantly surprised by haul from tax amnesty program
By Stephen C. Fehr, Stateline.org Staff Writer

More than $300 million is generated from delinquent Louisiana taxpayers; California finance chief hangs it up; Iowa Gov. Culver campaigns as problem solver; and stimulus Web site turns up boo-boos.   Read More
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Gov. Gary Herbert (R)
Sworn in: August 2009
Term expires: Nov. 2010
Special election: Nov. 2, 2010

 

State capital: Salt Lake City
State nickname: The Beehive State
Lt. Gov. Greg Bell
Utah has no secretary of state position
Attorney General Mark Shurtleff (R)
Senate President: Michael Waddoups (R)
House Speaker: David Clark (R)
  
  


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