Policy Perspectives

Thinking about Grad School?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT

It's not too early to start thinking about graduate school. In fact, the deadlines for applying are just around the corner. Today, we are profiling three programs at the University of Utah that you may be interested in...

ASPA Legislative Preview

Kara Glaubitz, CPPA — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT

This year's ASPA Legislative Preview luncheon provided interesting insights into the issues that are expected to rise to the forefront of the 2012 General Legislative Session. Our panel of legislators included House Minority Leader David Litvack (D), District 26, and Senator Karen Mayne (D), District 5. Each legislator was asked to summarize the issues they anticipate will receive the greatest attention this session, and to talk about their own priorities for the year.

CPPA Joins Facebook

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT

CPPA has a new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cppautah. If you have a Facebook account and you "like" us, then you will get great information about governing, management, and public policy right in your Facebook News Feed. Find out about future events, classes, and new policy research on important issues. Visit our page and click on the Wall any time to get the latest news. Be the 100th person to like us on facebook and you'll win a free ASPA lunch! Friday, February 3rd, join us at the capitol for a discussion of health care and enjoy lunch on us!

Christmas Trees: a Gift that Keeps on Giving

Malia McIlvenna, CPPA Graduate Assistant — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Most people would agree that the best gifts are those that keep on giving. If you think about renewable resources and natural processes as a gift, they really are the best kind. That is, if they are managed sustainably they have the potential to keep on giving forever. From Christmas trees, to forest scraps and lumber leftovers, here are a few ways that our forests keep on giving.