local politics

BYU student vies for city council seat with $0 campaign

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BYU political science student Tanner Bennett is contending for a spot on Provo’s City Council with a $0 grassroots campaign.

Provo high schoolers push for representative position on school board

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When Provo High School sophomore Milan Venegas realized the Provo City School District did not have student representation on the school board, he said he was confused. 

Gov. Cox announces free period products in all state buildings

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Utah will be the first state to offer free period products in all state executive branch buildings, after an announcement by Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox at a press conference on March 2.

Mike Lee retains U.S. Senate seat, defeats Evan McMullin

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Senator Mike Lee won the Senate race in Utah, with the popular 55.2% of votes, versus Evan McMullin, who received 41.4% of votes.

Utah Democrats are disappointed yet encouraged by election results — ‘the...

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Independent Evan McMullin conceded to incumbent Senator Mike Lee for the Utah Senate race. Utah democrats opted against fielding a candidate for the U.S. Senate and instead endorsed McMullin in hopes to defeat Lee.

Orem Votes no to Proposition 2 Alpine School District split

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According to preliminary election results, 72.78% of Orem voters voted against Orem Proposition 2. This proposition proposed splitting from Alpine School District and forming an "Orem School District."