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A sales tax hike would fund increased bus services, says the Utah Transit Authority. More Utah youth are e-smoking. SAGE test scores improved in all subject areas throughout the state. And fatal overdoses from prescription drug abuse in Utah are up five percent since 2013, exceeding all other drug-related deaths.

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Transportation tax hike, e-smoking, SAGE test scores and drug overdoses

O 9 a.m. • A sales tax hike would pay for expanded bus services, says the Utah Transit Authority. More young Utahns are e-smoking. SAGE test scores improved in all subject areas. And fatal overdoses from prescription drug abuse in Utah are up 5 percent since 2013. Tribune reporters Lee Davidson and Annie Knox, editorial writer George Pyle and health, education and environment editor Rachel Piper join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the week's top stories. Tune in to KCPW 88.3/105.3 FM or Utah Public Radio at 9 a.m. for the broadcast. Join the discussion by calling 801-355-TALK, or by sending questions and comments to #TribTalk on Twitter and Google+. › sltrib.com