Matheson pushes bill to rate video games and curb sales
Rep Jim Matheson reintroduces a measure requiring clear game ratings and vendor ID checks for mature titles. The proposal aims to reinforce industry guidelines, with fines up to 5000 dollars for noncompliance, while denying government seizure of rating authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Matheson
Utah
Matheson
Obama
Entertainment Software Association
Supreme Court
California
New Utah K-12 funding ideas push legislators to act
Ron Smith argues for bold funding changes to end chronic underfunding of Utah K-12 education. He urges lawmakers to replace lip service with sustainable budgets, embracing tax reform, new revenue streams, and innovative schooling models to raise per-pupil funding and improve teacher compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
U.S
Ron Smith
Utah State University
Letters defend gun rights and constitution as guidance
Albert R. Hunt notes a Bloomberg column questioning immigration reform, while opinons defend the Second Amendment as safeguarding liberty. The letter argues armed forces uphold constitutional oath and urges peaceful means, referencing Afghan history and a critique of international arms policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Community safety plea from Loretta Frecker Ogden
A Weber and Davis County resident laments rising danger in local areas. She recounts a confrontational incident at a dollar store and urges action to reclaim neighborhoods. She argues concealed carry may be needed for personal protection and calls for removal of gang members and drug dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Davis County
Loretta Frecker Ogden
Ride The Political Surf: Real problems for sheriffs in Utah
Editor Ted McGrath argues sheriffs must shift focus from federal overreach to immediate local dangers such as gun violence. He notes a Vernal trial where a deputy survived an AR-15 assault and urges sheriffs to address real life issues with serious input and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal
Utah Sheriff’s Association
Obama
United Nations
Utah
Sheriffs’ Deputies
Ted McGrath
Eden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Standard-Examiner
Standard.net
Andy Howell
Doug Gibson
P.O
Ogden
Afghanistan
God
Calvin McCrary
Washington Terrace
Standardnet
Albert R. Hunt
Bloomberg News
Cal
Blogs
Calgrondah
Doonesbury
TJ Cal
Weet
Garry Trudeau
Mallard Fillmore
By Bruce Tinley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!