Utahns for Ethical Government

The 2012 legislative session begins on January 23rd

Keep track of happenings, and join AARP's "Democracy Day" January 30th from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Utah State Capitol Rotunda.

Gym fees? Utah politicians find loophole in ethics law
Read the story in the Jan 23rd Salt Lake Tribune re large loophole in Utah's ethics law, which supposedly stopped the use of campaign contributions for personal use.
Money in politics
Read another good editorial from the Trib: Money in Politics
Online democracy: Time to allow online petitions
Read the recent SL Trib editorial supporting e-signatures.
Conflict of Interest
The recent Daily Herald editorial about the ethics investigation of a Provo City councilman underscores the need for an independent ethics commission and full disclosure.