Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson and Intermountain Healthcare leader Bill Nelson were co-chairmen of a coalition looking at state health care reform. That's because the two have had leadership positions in the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, a partner in the health care reform coalition.   Full Story

The agency that screens teachers' criminal histories and checks out concealed weapons applicants is warning that it could be forced to cut off all background checks next year unless lawmakers prop up its anemic budget.   Full Story

Years ago, when the late Doug Bates warned the Utah Legislature and state education officials that if they allowed prayers to be said at public school events, such as graduation ceremonies, they would be sued on constitutional grounds and they would lose.   Full Story