This past fourth of July firefighters were busy containing fires triggered by fireworks in Utah. Rep. Joel Briscoe talks fireworks revisions including running an amendment to ban fireworks on days other than the fourth of July. “ We have an obligation to look after people who are negatively impacted by fireworks.” states Briscoe.
Hosted by: Holly MeninoProduced by: Mountain West Newsmakers Team
The Lowell Bennion Community Service Center is looking for leaders! Celebrating 30 years of operation dedicated to the recruitment and training of students in community service. Morgan Bryne reveals top projects and provides information on how the community can also engage in making a difference.
The Road Home is an organization with the mission to help people step out of homelessness and back into the community. The program provides emergency shelter andhousing services. Ex Dir. Matt Minkevitch describes joining forces with community partners to provide resources during the affordable housing crisis.
Celebrating 80 years young, the Tracy Aviary conservatory declares it the Year of the Bird! Tim Brown, President announces festivities at TA including a new exhibit, Expedition Kea.
How do donations improve society? How do they impact the community and benefit the lives of people? The Sorenson Impact Center uses an all encompassing approach to analyze investments and policy to help boost performance of social impact projects discussed by Fraser Nelson.
House Bill 96, the Utah School Readiness Initiative benefits 4,000 kids through high quality preschool programs. United Way CEO Bill Crim touches on the impact of HB96 as well a other services aimed to make a positive impact on the 137,000 low income students in the region.
Ditch the phones and enjoy nature with the YMCA! Elissa Kobrin, Director of Camping describes overnight camps in which councilors focus on safety and inclusiveness. Truly be themselves in safe enviorment.
Developing educational opportunities that empower Latinos, Centro De La Familia works towards addressing the needs of at-risk communities. The non-profit agency is devoted to serving the Latino population across the state. Javier Campos discussed the work of Centro and the desired resources interested citizens can offer support to the organization.
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Interview recorded 10/2017
HB 157, the Justice Reinvestment Bill would provide state inmates with anger management, GED counseling , and prepare inmates for life outside jail. Rep. Val Potter discuses the bill and cognitive behavior therapy for inmates.
Student Prosperity Savings Program created by Utah lawmakers provides funding to nonprofit community partners for the purpose of opening children's savings accounts for students grades 10-12. Students must attend college within three years of graduating high school to use the funds to help pay for the costs of their higher education. Learn how the program helps students achieve success with Rep. Adam Robertson.
Rep. Brian King reviews top initiatives for the state of Utah in 2018. Topics include Our Schools Now: education funding and Medicaid expansion, providing access to affordable healthcare.
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