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Nation

Provo-Orem area ranks second in the nation for computer usage

By Samantha Forrest
May 23, 2016 12:00 AM
Access to computers and high-speed internet has never been more important than it is for Americans today. On a daily, if not hourly, basis, U.S citizens use computer programs and the internet to complete homework assignments, email, store and access data, shop online, play video games, watch movies, access finances and even form relationships on dating sites.
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State

Utah to keep the death penalty

By Samantha Forrest
March 14, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY—A bill that would have added Utah to the list of 19 states that have eliminated the death penalty failed to pass during this year’s legislative session.
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State

Smoking bills among failed legislation

By Samantha Forrest
March 13, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — The use of e-cigarettes, particularly among Utah youths, has dramatically increased in the past few years and the battle between state legislators, high school students, and local proponents of the so-called “vaping” industry continued during the 2016 legislative session.
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State

Utah may get official state hashtag

By Samantha Forrest
March 03, 2016 12:00 AM
#UtahIsTrending.
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Local

HB313: Redistricting bill pushed to next legislative session

By Samantha Forrest
February 25, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY--A bill that would divide the state into single-member districts for each congressional, state house, state senate and state school board district will be studied during during the interim before the 2017 Legislature.
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Capital West News

HB214: Heated debate over child protective orders dies in committee

By Samantha Forrest
February 21, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY--A bill that would amend provisions in the Judicial Code related to child protective service orders was placed on hold in the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Standing Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
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Capital West News

HB 66: Bill would allow divorcing parents to take online class

By Samantha Forrest
February 09, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY-- A bill that would provide an online option for an educational course for divorcing parents is set for consideration by the Utah House after a committee approved it Feb. 2.
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Local

Lawmakers honor men helping Korean War vets

By Samantha Forrest
February 03, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY-- Retired Marine Corps Sgts. John Cole and Jay Wells have taken on the tremendous mission of trying to provide all Utah combat veterans of the Korean War with the 'Ambassador for Peace Medal.'
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Local

SB67: Bill that would give $5 million to help low-income students passes committee

By Samantha Forrest
January 27, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- A bill that would create local student success partnerships passed the Senate Education Committee 7-0 Tuesday, Jan. 26, and will go to the full Senate for consideration.
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