Senator and practicing family doctor Brian Zehnder talks Medicaid expansion making it possible for 65,000 people to get access to affordablehealthcare. Learn how HB 12 would affect birth control coverage in Utah.
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 and housing 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.
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.
Worldwide the in-demand careers of tomorrow are in science, technology, engineering and math. An shortage of qualified STEM professionals in the United States sparks action by lawmakers and non-profits alike. Created to increase STEM funding and resource opportunities the STEM Foundation is discussed by Director Allison Spencer.
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.
Sen. Curt Bramble discusses a law requiring doctors to access a database prior to prescribing addictive medications such as opioids. Bramble also touches on 5G technology and a revision of policy for the Ethics Commission.
Tracy Aviary's bird conservation of Utah houses over 400 species of birds. Helen Dishaw- Bird Trainer at Tracy Aviary talks about the Avian Ambassadors program. Learn about the bird playtime and the duties of a Bird Trainer.
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Interview recorded 10/2017
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.
An emergency personal bill will now allow the use of audio recordings captured by first responders for training. The passing of HB 56, Emergency Personnel Recording Amendments is discussed by Rep. Cory Maloy.
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