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State

HB379: Controversial bill would eliminate death penalty in Utah

By Jenna Alton
March 02, 2018 12:00 AM
As of 2016, 19 states had abolished the death penalty, mostly concentrated in the northeast states. If passed, HB379 would abolish it in Utah as well. (Haley Mosher)
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Local

SB54: Bill to provide marriage license discount passes in House committee

By Jenna Alton
February 27, 2018 12:00 AM
The Utah State Capitol is pictured on at the Utah Legislature in Salt Lake City. SB54, which would encourage premarital education or counseling for engaged couples, passed in House committee on Monday, Feb. 26. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Local

BYU students lobby to pass discounted marriage license bill

By Jenna Alton
February 22, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU student Megan Griffes checks the online petition she created to pass SB54. For the past few weeks, Griffes has been campaigning for the bill to pass. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Local

Environmental professionals say small choices make biggest difference in improving air quality

By Jenna Alton
February 22, 2018 12:00 AM
Jerry Benson, CEO and president of UTA, addresses an audience on Feb. 20 at a policy discussion for solutions to Utah's air quality problem. Benson said air quality is the issue of today. (Jenna Alton)
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Nation

Two Mormon students among victims of Florida high school shooting

By Jenna Alton
February 15, 2018 12:00 AM
One Mormon teen died and another is hospitalized following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on Wednesday.
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Local

Political strategist Karl Rove says nasty politics not new

By Jenna Alton
February 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Karl Rove speaks to an audience at the University of Utah on Feb. 8. (Jenna Alton)
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Local

BYU students, lawmakers prioritize environmental care

By Jenna Alton
February 12, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU students Zach Clement and Anne Thomas hold the banner for the BYU Earth Stewardship club. The club's mission is to increase awareness of environmental issues on campus. (Josh Ellis)
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Local

HB175: Bill on general oversight committee creation fails

By Jenna Alton
February 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Legislators gather outside the House of Representatives at the Utah Capitol building in Salt Lake City. On Feb. 1, a bill that would create a joint committee on government oversight failed in committee 6-4. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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State

SB54: Bill encouraging premarital counseling passes in committee

By Jenna Alton
February 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Former Utah first lady Jackie Leavitt testifies in support of SB54 alongside Sen. Allen M. Christensen, R-North Ogden. The bill, which passed unanimously in committee, would give a $20 discount on marriage licenses for couples who take premarital classes or counseling. (Jenna Alton)
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