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ABU Update: Challenge for Hate Crimes Bill, Air Quality Contributions

Source: KCPW St. George Republican Sen. Stephen Urquhart’s measure to strengthen hate crimes legislation in Utah hits a snag – in the form of LDS Church opposition. Plus, a proposal to let residents contribute money to the Utah Division of Air Quality. Alliance for a Better Utah’s Chase Thomas joins KCPW’s Roger McDonough for another

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Bill to prevent higher education budgets from hemorrhaging

The highlight of this week is that SB51, substituted as SB51S01, unanimously passed the Senate. SB51, Higher Education Tuition Waivers, was proposed by Sen. Stephen Urquhart this legislative session in response to an expected drop in enrollment in Utah’s colleges and universities as a result of changes in the LDS mission program. The LDS church

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