The Senate changed its dress code this week so that senators are no longer required to wear business attire on the Senate floor. They can now wear shorts and hoodies to make speeches or vote, although staff and guests must still dress appropriately. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman. 

The Senate changed its dress code this week so that senators are no longer required to wear business attire on the Senate floor. They can now wear shorts and hoodies to make speeches or vote, although staff and guests must still dress appropriately. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman.

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Are hoodies ok on the Senate floor?

There are hundreds of mothers and fathers who are currently incarcerated in Utah. How often do they get to talk to their children? To see their children? How involved can they be in their children's lives? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sat down to talk with Trisha Reynolds, Intergenerational Coordinator for the Utah Department of Corrections, to learn more.

There are hundreds of mothers and fathers who are currently incarcerated in Utah. How often do they get to talk to their children? To see their children? How involved can they be in their children's lives? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sat down to talk with Trisha Reynolds, Intergenerational Coordinator for the Utah Department of Corrections, to learn more.

BONUS: How do you parent from prison?

We saw Representative Chris Stewart step down after 6 months into his term, citing the health of his wife. A few years ago, Jason Chaffetz stepped down mid-term. Both of them went on to high paying jobs in the private sector. Whenever an elected official steps down midterm, should they be required to pay for the consequences? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman. 

We saw Representative Chris Stewart step down after 6 months into his term, citing the health of his wife. A few years ago, Jason Chaffetz stepped down mid-term. Both of them went on to high paying jobs in the private sector. Whenever an elected official steps down midterm, should they be required to pay for the consequences? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman.

If you step down mid-term, should you have to pay for the special election?

Utah has the worst debt-to-salary ratio in the country. What is going on? Are there just more financial stressors or have we forgotten how to live within our means? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman. 

Utah has the worst debt-to-salary ratio in the country. What is going on? Are there just more financial stressors or have we forgotten how to live within our means? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman.

Are hoodies ok on the Senate floor?

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