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- News, October 28, 2020
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Ballots Gone Postal
Whether mailed in, dropped off or cast by machine on Election Day, voting in Utah remains safe and easy.
- This election year, voting by mail—how to do it, why do it and its security—has come up again and again.
- Blog, Buzz Blog February 20, 2020
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Bloomberg’s Place
Presidential hopeful comes to Utah for a reprieve following Las Vegas debate.
- “We all know that Trump is a bully, but I’m a New Yorker and I know how to deal with bullies," Mike Bloomberg said. "I do it all the time.”
- Blog, Buzz Blog February 18, 2020
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Mayor Pete Mania
Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg draws 4,500 to campaign event.
- “But of course, Donald Trump didn’t invent bigotry, he rode it into the White House," Buttigieg said. "We gotta make sure we’re looking at the story behind the story."
- Blog, Buzz Blog February 13, 2020
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Library Investigating Confrontation with Patron
Security officer has been placed on leave following the violent confrontation, main library spokesperson says.
- The Salt Lake City Public Library is conducting an investigation following a bloody confrontation Wednesday night between a patron and security personnel at its downtown location.
- News, January 29, 2020
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Charter Candidates
Utah's Republican candidates for governor go rah-rah for the state's public charter schools.
- Provo businessman Jeff Burningham wrapped up the speeches by having the students repeat the phrase, "Choice creates competition; competition creates better results."
- News, January 15, 2020
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The New Regime
Two newly elected councilmembers share their hopes for SLC's future.
- Last week, the city not only welcomed newly elected Mayor Erin Mendenhall into office, but two new councilmembers—District 4's Ana Valdemoros and District 6's Dan Dugan.
- Blog, Buzz Blog December 18, 2019
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Rumblings of Impeachment
Hundreds gather downtown to rally in support of impeaching Trump.
- Whether Trump even makes it to next year’s election will depend on Congress’ impeachment. But those at Tuesday’s rally wanted to make one thing loud and clear: “No one is above the law!”
- News, November 27, 2019
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Recycling Enforcers
An inside look at who's trying to help Salt Lake City residents stay up-to-date on the recycling world's changes.
- They search out contaminated recycling and yard waste bins. Sure, it might not sound like a glamorous job, but the goal is twofold: keep solid waste out of the landfill's recycling and green waste facilities, and educate residents about proper recycling techniques.
- Blog, Buzz Blog November 6, 2019
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Luz Escamilla: ‘This Race Isn’t Over yet’
Salt Lake mayoral hopeful Erin Mendenhall holds the lead following Tuesday’s preliminary results.
- Salt Lake City has a new mayor. Just who it is though isn’t yet official.
- News, Cover Story October 2, 2019
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Sound the Alarm
Amid inaction from world leaders, a new generation of climate activists arises.
- The sprawling strikes represent a remarkable escalation of Thunberg’s decision last year to start skipping school on Fridays to protest against inaction by the Swedish government over the climate crisis.
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The Cannabis Issue
Examining the hurdles Utah has to jump through to clear the way for medical cannabis.
July 25, 2018
