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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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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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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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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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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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HJR7: Utah gun restrictions resolution drawing mixed reactions

By Harriet Norcross
February 19, 2019 12:00 AM
In this Jan. 26, 2013, file photo, handguns are displayed on a vendor's table at an annual gun show in Albany, New York. (AP Photo/Philip Kamrass, File)
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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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Local

Committee announces artist to sculpt Martha Hughes Cannon statue

By Katie Harris
February 15, 2019 12:00 AM
Dozens of current and past Utah legislators gather to commemorate the suffrage movement and the cause of Martha Hughes Cannon. (Heidi Balderree)
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HB173: Employment protections could preserve volunteer emergency services

By Harriet Norcross
February 15, 2019 12:00 AM
Seventy-five percent of Utah firefighters are volunteers. A proposed bill could protect emergency responders' civilian jobs. (The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
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Resolution may bring awareness to violence against indigenous women, girls, LGBT community

By Harriet Norcross
February 14, 2019 12:00 AM
Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ face higher odds of physical and sexual violence, especially in the state of Utah. A resolution may designate a state holiday to bring awareness to this fact. (Universe Photo)
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Local

Resolution proposing expansion of drug drop boxes passes in committee

By Camilla Owens
February 08, 2019 12:00 AM
HCR1 would encourage drop boxes so people could dispose of pills such as these, opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)
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SB11: University of Utah dental school would treat Medicaid patients

By Harriet Norcross
February 05, 2019 12:00 AM
SB11 would allow Medicaid patients to be treated by the University of Utah School of Dentistry. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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SB38: Mental health amendments receive favorable committee recommendation

By Harriet Norcross
February 01, 2019 12:00 AM
The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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SB96: Bill replacing Prop. 3 Medicaid expansion draws ire

By Harriet Norcross
January 30, 2019 12:00 AM
Utahns pack a hearing room Tuesday where many came to oppose SB96, a bill that would roll back some of the provisions of ballot initiative Proposition 3 to expand Medicaid coverage. (Joel Campbell)
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HB66 would gauge public opinion on daylight saving time

By Harriet Norcross
January 29, 2019 12:00 AM
Proposed legislation would gauge whether Utah voters would like to switch from daylight saving time to a year-round schedule. (Emily Larson)
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Local

HB20, HB108 seek to strengthen human trafficking penalties

By Harriet Norcross
January 24, 2019 12:00 AM
Lawmakers will consider new legislation to protect vulnerable victims of human trafficking in the upcoming 2019 general legislative session. (Bryan Pearson)
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Legislative panel encourages Salt Lake Chamber to participate in statewide progress

By Katie Harris
January 24, 2019 12:00 AM
Business people from around the state gathered on Friday, Jan. 18, to discuss their priorities for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.
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HB58 would create a committee to review drug fatalities, addiction

By Decker Westenburg
January 22, 2019 12:00 AM
Talia Crowther and her foster mother Sharon Lopez smile at the camera while capturing a selfie. (Talia Crowther)
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