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FLASHBACK 2008: How should a part-time legislature get educated on a controversial bill?
Utah lawmakers often cite their “layperson” role in explaining the rushed debate and controversial votes that can anger constituents. They reason that limited time, combined with their need to make a living in the real world, require them to rely heavily on lobbyists and to vote with less than ideal information.
Margaret Dayton In commemoration of City Weekly's 40th anniversary, we are digging into our archives to celebrate. Each week, we FLASHBACK to a story or column from our past in honor of four decades of local alt-journalism. Whether the names and issues are familiar or new, we are grateful to have this unique newspaper to contain them all.
Title: Do Your Homework Author: Holly Mullen Date: Mar. 5, 2008 Reposted from the original The dust-up over the death of a simple education funding request in the Utah Legislature late last month provides fodder for a bigger discussion: How does a lawmaker…
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