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OverviewIn this Sunday Edition Richard Piatt hosts a special report: Coming to Our Census. We are taking a closer look at the changing face of Utah. If demographic trends continue, the minority will eventually become majority nearly statewide. What does Utah's future look like and how do we prepare for the challenges and embrace the opportunities? We'll explore the issues.
Segment 1
Depending on where you live in Utah it might be hard to recognize how fast our demographics are changing and what kind of impact that is having around the state. Utah's rising generation is young, diverse and the future of our state depends on their success. We took a closer look at attitudes, the education gap and business opportunities.
Segment 2
How we deal with immigration reform will have a big impact on future generations. On Monday the Supreme Court threw out key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants. But the justices ruled that the much-debated portion about checking the status of suspects who might appear to be in the U.S. illegally could go forward. That decision by the U.S. Supreme Court may push a federal judge to rule on a similar Utah statute passed two years ago. The man at the center of that hard-line approach to immigration is now promoting a more compassionate stand. Richard Piatt sat down with former Representative Stephen Sandstrom and discussed his change of heart. He also examined the immigration process with an attorney. John Daley took a closer look at the strength of the Latino voting-block.
Segment 3
Utah is one of America's fastest growing states. During the last decade our overall population grew nearly 24 percent and Hispanics accounted for most of that growth. By 2050 our overall population is expected to reach 5 million. How we grow will affect how we and our children will live. Richard Piatt discussed plans for growth with Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck, Envision Utah board member and Natalie Gochnour, Chief Economist at the Salt Lake Chamber and board member of Prosperity 2020.
Web Extra
Deanie Wimmer takes a closer look at language and the education gap with Ophelia Wade, state dual immersion coordinator. She also highlights the remarkable success of the preschool program in the Granite school district.
