The secret to standing up to a conservative supermajority is on display in... Utah?

The secret to standing up to a conservative supermajority is on display in… Utah?

Better Utah December 11, 2020

This article originally appeared in Mother Jones. Read it in its entirety here. At 4 o’clock on a Thursday afternoon, the lobby of Dragonfly Wellness is almost completely full. Clients perch expectantly on the lobby sofas, waiting to be buzzed through the locked door marked PATIENTS ONLY. This might not be an unusual scene elsewhere—medical marijuana is legal in more than 30 states—but this happens to

Salt Lake Mayoral Candidates Discuss Issues Unique to Residents

Mackenzie Heim July 16, 2019

This story originally appeared at dailychronicleutah.com. Read it in its entirety here. Eight candidates appeared on June 26 on stage at the Salt Lake Public Library to highlight their vision and policies for Salt Lake if elected as mayor. After the filing deadline earlier in June, the official candidates for the Salt Lake City mayoral

SLC mayoral debate will include all 8 primary candidates; ABU polling shows Dabakis with commanding lead

Better Utah June 13, 2019

This article originally appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune. Read it in its entirety here. All eight of the candidates for Salt Lake City mayor will be allowed to participate in a debate later this month, a concession by organizers after plans to include only the top four, based on polling, were uniformly criticized by the

Democrats Derek Kitchen and Jennifer Plumb discuss Operation Rio Grande, education in battle for nomination in open state Senate seat

Katie Matheson June 2, 2018

This article by Connor Richards originally appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune. The two Democratic candidates hoping to earn a state Senate seat in one of Utah’s most liberal districts squared off Wednesday to each make their case for how they would best represent the people of Salt Lake City. In a primary election

Better Utah Broadcast – ABU’s Final Judgment of the 2017 Legislative Session (Special Broadcast)

Better Utah March 17, 2017

Tune into our “Better Utah Broadcast” – listen to Chase and Maddie here! Produced by Jarrell James Artwork by Kendra Black Subscribe on iTunes!

Senators reject bill to raise income tax on richest 1.5% of Utahns

Better Utah February 17, 2016

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune Utah senators rejected a move Wednesday to raise the state income tax on the richest 1.5 percent of residents to better fund schools. Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City, asked the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee to vote on his SB104. But members — after speaking against it — decided

Uintah Elementary alumna: school lunch fiasco highlights income disparities

Better Utah February 6, 2014

Uintah Elementary was my elementary school, this was my neighborhood. I have fond memories of my years there. It was a carefree time with kickball and science fairs, and all the great adventures that come with those first important years of school. One thing I don’t remember–I don’t ever remember worrying about whether or not

Candidates Tout Progressive Solutions at Debate

Better Utah November 29, 2012

Six candidates for Utah’s Senate District 2 seat joined the ABU Education Fund, an affiliate of the progressive, good government group Alliance for a Better UTAH, and Fox13 Political Reporter Max Roth to debate Utah issues on Tuesday. The candidates are vying to replace outgoing Salt Lake County Mayor-elect Ben McAdams. McAdams’ replacement will be selected

Press Conference at Salt Lake City Cemetery to Address Campaign Lies

Better Utah October 25, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 25, 2012 Media Advisory – Press Conference (Friday, October 26) to Call for End to Campaign Lies ——— Who: Maryann Martindale, Alliance for a Better UTAH Senator Patricia Jones, Minority Whip Representative Carol Spackman Moss What: Utah legislators join Alliance for a Better UTAH in calling for an end to

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