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150 immigrants sworn in as newest US citizens

By Jaren Wood
March 31, 2016 12:00 AM
American flags waved, and the people cheered. That was the reaction to a naturalization ceremony at the State Capitol Monday that saw 150 immigrants sworn in to become the newest U.S. citizens March 28.
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Pre-marital education bill fails in Legislature

By Jaren Wood
March 12, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would reduce the cost of marriage license fees for engaged couples who go through a pre-marital education course.
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2016 Session: License plate bills pass aplenty this legislative session

By Jaren Wood
March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY—Bills regarding license plates were passed around this legislative session, and many were successful. Each bill seemed to be unique in its own way, and all were for specific causes. Whether they were to raise awareness, raise money, or signify an important truth, the following all made it through legislation.
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From bees to bison: Some legislative bills are just quirky

By Jaren Wood
March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Beekeeping
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Lawmakers pass virtual simulation training for police

By Jaren Wood
March 10, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- Lawmakers passed a bill that would require a statewide training for police officers in a virtual reality setting. The soon-to-be law has the purpose of helping the police officers to be prepared for whatever challenge they may face in the field.
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SB82: Lawmakers seek to pass bill assisting child welfare in Utah

By Jaren Wood
March 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Sen. Wayne Harper, R-Taylorsville, hopes to pass a bill that would change child welfare caseworker laws, giving more resources to help foster care children, and requires that the state operate a psychotropic medication oversight program for DCS custody children.
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HB338 'Juneteenth' passes committee in goal to become state-recognized holiday

By Jaren Wood
February 25, 2016 12:00 AM
The sponsor of HB338 is trying to make 'Juneteenth,' a day commemorating the abolition of slavery, an official day of state observance in Utah.
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Governor announces program to put students in diesel service jobs

By Jaren Wood
February 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert announced the Diesel Tech Pathways Program Tuesday, a program that will put more high school students on course to find jobs in the diesel service industry.
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