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BYU women alumni influence modern Church

By Harriet Norcross
April 02, 2019 12:00 AM
Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, who was named the Young Women General President in 2018, speaks during General Conference in October 2018. Sister Cordon is one of several BYU women alumni who serves in leadership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She received her bachelor's degree in education from BYU. (Claire Gentry)
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BYU student takes active role in lawmaking

By Harriet Norcross
March 26, 2019 12:00 AM
2019 Utah State Legislature intern Alex Oldroyd poses with his legislator, Rep. Marie Poulson, D-Cottonwood Heights, at the Capitol. (Alex Oldroyd)
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State

2019 Utah legislative session focuses on victims of violence, harassment

By Harriet Norcross
March 13, 2019 12:00 AM
A common thread connecting multiple bills from the 2019 legislative session is a focus on victims of violence and sexual harassment or abuse.
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State

Utah parents, teachers say standardized testing bill a mistake

By Harriet Norcross
March 01, 2019 12:00 AM
Some Utah teachers and parents have expressed opposition to HB118 is because they do not believe standardized testing scores can replace schoolwork. (AP Photo)
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State

HB287: Bill would expand 'special trust' penalty to higher education employees in sexual abuse cases

By Harriet Norcross
February 25, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU students eat and do homework on the BYU campus. HB287 would extend aggravated sexual abuse of a child protections to higher education students under the age of 18. (Universe file photo)
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State

HB291: Bill aiming to improve Utah concurrent enrollment passes out of committee

By Harriet Norcross
February 22, 2019 12:00 AM
A bill being considered in the current legislative session seeks to create consistent criteria for instructors and students to improve Utah's concurrent enrollment education. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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State

HB220: Bill would bring toxic waste into Utah, improve acceptance assessments

By Harriet Norcross
February 21, 2019 12:00 AM
In this May 6, 2015 photo, a caution sign hangs on a fence in front of a building that houses depleted uranium at the EnergySolutions facility in Clive, Utah. A new bill being discussed during the Utah Legislative Session would change how depleted uranium waste is accepted into the state. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
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State

HB71: Bill would clarify what Utah teachers can say about contraceptives

By Harriet Norcross
February 21, 2019 12:00 AM
During the 2019 General Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers are considering a bill which would provide clarifications for health education teachers about what content is prohibited. (Mallory Jesperson)
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State

HB118: Bill would provide incentive for students taking standardized tests

By Harriet Norcross
February 19, 2019 12:00 AM
A bill being discussed in the 2019 General Legislative Session would make it possible for teachers to give academic rewards to students who score well on standardized testing. Legislators hope this would encourage students to take the tests more seriously. (Lexie Flickinger)
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