Salazar VS. Bishop

Ken Salazar VS. Rob Bishop [ 53:39 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Ken Salazar, the US Secretary of the Interior has overturned an agreement between the state of Utah (under Gov. Leavitt) and the Department of the Interior that “supposedly” allows Ken to dictate what is and isn’t “Wildland” within the federally controlled lands. This decision has definitely gotten the attention of a few of Utah’s legislators, but some key elements are missing from the dialogue. Listen in as we discuss this topic, Chaffetz and the TSA, Senator Bennett leaving Washington, etc…

State Budget, Education, and Earmarks

State Budget, Education, and Earmarks [ 53:05 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Governor of Utah announced his proposed $11.9B yesterday and hailed it as a solution to our economic woes, as it did not contain any “Tax Increases.”

Soon after the budget was announced, State house members began shooting holes in the governors proposal.

Listen in as we discuss this topic and more…

$101 Million For Education Gets the Nod by State Legislators

$101 Million For Education Gets the Nod by State Legislators [ 53:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today Thomas spent the day at the Utah State Capitol so we bring you some special coverage of the House and Senate’s debate over the mandated $101 million in “Rescue” funds for Education in Utah. This is the first of our series that brings you into the House and Senate committee meetings and sessions. Listen in as we discuss this hot topic and what is actually at stake with the acceptance of these funds.

House Voting Record

Senate Voting Record

Podcast – Education and Funding

Education and Funding [ 53:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

There has been a tremendous amount of interest and speculation surrounding the recent federal government allocating of $101 million in education funding for the state of Utah. Most of the debate has centered around wether to take the federal money or not. Proponents have indicated that if we don’t take the money then this money that “originated” in our state will go to another federal program. Opponents of the funding plan indicate that the with the large amount of Federal funds that the state currently relies upon (up to 60% of its budget) that we can use this as a stepping stone to work on removing “all” federal funding. What is the principled stance??? Listen in and find out how we weigh in on the topic.

Podcast – Utah’s Federal Land Problem

Utah's Federal Land Problem [ 53:39 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Utah is a unique state that has some unique challenges, It has the highest pupil per tax payer ratio (as a result of above average sized families in the state) and it also has a large percentage of it’s land area tied up in a way that make the land un-taxable. This may not seem like too big of a deal, until you understand that it is property taxes that primarily fund our tax system. The less land we have to tax the less funds that will be available for our education system, and with over 67% of our land area controlled by the Federal government, Utah really only has a useable land area that is just slightly larger than West Virginia. Why is this really a problem and what can we do about it? Listen in to find out.

The Call for Freedom – Tuesday Nov. 24th, 2009, 9:00PM(MST)

PATRIOTIC POTPOURRI: THE BS (BUDGET SHORTFALL) ROUNDTABLE

In 2010 the State of Utah faces a $800 million budget shortfall, many states like California and Arizona are far worse. If you were a legislator in one of these states what would you propose to be done about it? What spending or programs would you cut? What taxes if any would you increase? What creative action could you employ? Join our panel discussion with experts and activists where we will propose some solutions to these looming financial time bombs. Please bring your own solutions to the call and share them with us!

• Conference Dial-in Number: (218) 862-7200 then enter access code: 467648
• Begins at 9:00PM(MST) sharp!
• Call kicks off with a 30 minute presentation by our speakers followed by an open forum discussion to answer your questions and debate.

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State Judges

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Call up the Militia

When the federal government needs to call up the state militia, who can do it – the President, the Congress, or the state governors? [Read more]

States of Trade

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