Energy efficiency rule could block 1982 home sales
Washington lawmakers push a mandatory energy standard for all federal and regulated home loans starting 1982. The plan would require buyers to secure an energy efficiency certificate before loan funding, with exemptions for very old homes and local inspectors to issue certificates.
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Girl's State Begins on Cedar City Campus
Cedar City Mayor Kerry Jones helps open Utah Girl's State with discussions on city government. Iron County officials join in day two as mock elections place girls in governance roles. Officers elected last summer direct sessions including Governor Phyllis Frischknech and Secretary of State Marianne McSwaine. Participants form 14 cities and study state government across conventions and legislating. The event marks the eighth year STISC hosts Girl's State with active party conventions and judicial studies.
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Anita Bryant votes in Miami referendum on gay rights ordinance
Anita Bryant, a leading anti gay rights figure, voted in Miami Beach as refer endum supporters seek repeal of Dade County ordinance banning discrimination based on affectional or sexual preference. She predicts a landslide repeal victory and says a nationwide impact could follow. Weather offered a 50 percent rain chance with sun, high seventies.
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Budget increase approved for Southern Utah State College
The Utah Legislature authorized a total budget of 5,051,400 for Southern Utah State College marking a 542,650 rise from the prior year. General fund support stands at 3,125,100 with 833,200 from dedicated credits and 87,800 from federal mineral lease funds. The raise equals 12 percent year over year and covers personnel services 3,685,600 operating expenses 839,300 fuel and power 358,300. Additional allocations include 20,000 for faculty salary equities 4,000 for executives 40,000 for staff 15,000 for employee benefits and 27,000 for new space. New hires include 18,000 for history and 6,00 for computer science. Collective 35,000 funds go to institutional studies budget officer admission clerk and financial aids counselor. 3,000 is allotted for a security officer upgrade and 533,000 for educationally disadvantaged students from the general fund. This item is not in the general budget.
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Utah receives 36 million for Tooele Depot security upgrade
Washington reports Utah gains 36 million in a 3.5 billion Military Construction Authorization Act package to fund base upgrades and security at Tooele Army Depot amid past controversy over storage of poisonous nerve agents. Rep. Dan Marriott notes emphasis on preventing dissident penetration.
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Utah faces $6.3 million surplus as session eyed
State Budget Officer Mel Coombs told Gov. Matheson Utah will begin the new fiscal year with a 6.3 million surplus atop the earlier 23 million surplus. Tax revenues, especially sales taxes, ran above estimates while agencies returned larger-than-expected funds. Matheson plans a June 28 three day special session to decide spending, with prisoner crowding, water funds, and highway needs on the table.
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Coast Guard Searches for Missing Boat Passengers
The Coast Guard searches for missing people after a boat capsized during a fierce storm on Monday. Officials say weather hindered rescue efforts as crews comb the water and air for survivors.
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Court vetoes rule on murder of police officers
The Supreme Court voided a mandatory death sentence rule for all police officer murders, ruling it cruel and unusual punishment. The decision cites the need for juries to consider mitigating factors and relevant circumstances. Analysts note ongoing debates over capital punishment as states review laws and deadlines remain in flux.
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