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Opinion: Ending child abuse is a shared responsibility Original
To all children, or “kiddos,” in Utah: We are writing to you today because we have some hard things that we need to talk about. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month is about you, your safety and your protection. When we think about you, we think of our own children, Sol, Cielo, and baby Charlotte. We have had the honor of meeting many of you at your schools, community events and here at the Capitol.
Opinion: Back to basics Original
For the past 17 years, I've had the privilege of speaking and meeting with many Utah families across my district and across the state who have shared their stories, struggles and hopes. These conversations have reminded me that, while Utah is often celebrated for its economic success and quality of life, we are missing the full story.
Civic engagement matters even more than you think
As we approach Election Day this November and another presidential election year, let's take a moment to think about civic engagement and the profound impact it has on our nation's economy, social fabric and future position in the world.
Utah Senate passes bill that would provide Medicaid coverage for doula services - State of Reform
Utah Senate passes bill that would provide Medicaid coverage for doula services Share this: p passed the Utah Senate unanimously on Wednesday.The bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a state plan amendment to cover doula services under Medicaid.Luz Escamilla (D – Salt Lake City), introduced an amendment ahead of the vote that defined doula services as “non-medical advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort provided to an individual during...
Red states join push to legalize magic mushrooms for therapy
A group of patients like Blymiller would be able to use them legally for their ailments under a new Utah proposal that would create a pilot program for the medical and therapeutic use of magic mushrooms.Currently, magic mushrooms are illegal under federal law, and therapists who guide patients like Blymiller through trips typically require they find them on their own out of fear of jeopardizing their licenses.Amid growing acceptance of psychedelics, advocates in blue states like Colorado and...
On Flag Day, time for a new flag to unify Utah
On June 14, Americans across the country will celebrate the significance of our national flag. That national observance is a great opportunity for Utahns to consider the design of our own state flag. It's a chance to be reminded of the power a flag can have the connections it creates. For the past six months, the Utah State Flag Task Force has been listening to Utahns talk about what symbols and colors might serve to represent all of us on a new state flag.
Utah state senator: Representation should be the top priority of redistricting
During these next few months, we have a distinctive opportunity to help facilitate a better form of representation that is thoughtful, comprehensive and inclusive of Utah’s emerging population in the true Utah way. This year is marked by an enormously vital process that is critical for the future course of the state and for the voice of all Utahns: redistricting.
Senate Democrats: Utah tax reform plan is unacceptable
This week, the Utah Legislature is to meet in a special session to debate an overhaul of our state’s tax structure. Touted as a large tax cut, a closer inspection of the proposed legislation reveals that the “savings” come from slashing our public education funding while reshuffling taxes in a way that requires working families to pay more up front when buying necessities in exchange for the promise of a little relief at the end of the year.
Luz Escamilla: I have the experience to lead our dynamic city
In her commentary published on Oct. 25 in The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall limits the discussion of experience to her six years on the Salt Lake City Council and my 11 years in the Utah Senate. From there, she argues that the City Council deals with city issues more than the Legislature. That’s fair. However, I trust voters will consider the full breadth and depth of our experience.
Op-ed: Fixing broken immigration policy is our bipartisan dream
President Donald Trump's recent executive actions on immigration policy are showing us that we need permanent and comprehensive immigration reform, now more than ever. Coming from different party delegations, it is not often we cross the aisle and agree on an issue, but on this we can agree. It is imperative we support the bipartisan legislation that addresses one component of our immigration problem.
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