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Local

Passed, failed legislation of 2023 general session

By Marissa Lundeen
March 07, 2023 12:00 AM
The general session of the Utah Legislature came to a close Friday evening as legislators addressed the remaining bills up for discussion.
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Local

Last minute crossover voters unlikely to sway primary results

By Emma Gadeski
March 31, 2022 12:00 AM
Utahns who registered as Republicans in an effort to vote Sen. Mike Lee out of office are unlikely to sway primary election results significantly.
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State

Utah Legislature decisions reflect tension between local, state government

By Emma Gadeski
February 14, 2022 12:00 AM
Recent Utah Legislature decisions aimed at education and public health reflect a pattern of disagreement between state and local government.
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Metro

Redistricting: what it is and why we should care

By Marissa Lundeen
October 07, 2021 12:00 AM
According to Constitutional law, every 10 years, a nationwide census is taken to determine how many people are currently living in the United States. While the census is a familiar tradition in many American lives and a landmark designating another completed decade, few people are aware of the accompanying redistricting process.
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Campus

Campus reacts to BYU housing policy change

By Gabrielle Shiozawa
September 24, 2021 12:00 AM
Students, professors and alumni are reacting to BYU’s announcement today saying students will no longer be required to live in BYU-contracted housing after their first two semesters.
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COVID-19

How the pandemic and protests could affect elections

By Lisi Merkley
June 16, 2020 12:00 AM
Leer en español: Como la pandemia y las protestas pueden afectar las elecciones
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State

New conversion therapy ban rule is likely to be issued say stakeholders

By Lisi Merkley
December 16, 2019 12:00 AM
https://twitter.com/GovHerbert/status/1199515593432387584
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Campus News

Impeachment inquiry provides teaching opportunities for professors

By Rebecca Nissen
November 19, 2019 12:00 AM
News about President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry has appeared in news media outlets, news feeds and Google searches. For political science students and teachers alike, this is more than an ongoing current event — it provides professors the opportunity to teach from more than just readings.
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Nation

Studies show bipartisanship increases government action

By Anna Morgan
October 09, 2019 12:00 AM
Political polarization is becoming a defining feature of today's America, according to reports by Pew Research Center. This trend often causes issues because legislation requires bipartisan support to pass.
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Metro

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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Local

Rural Utahns concerned about government

By Hayden Wise
June 14, 2017 12:00 AM
Loa, Utah resident Jan Ellett hauls hay at the Ellett farm in Bicknell. He has been farming land for 34 years. (Mary Ellett)
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Nation

Evan McMullin proudly tweets in response to Trump's comments

By Trevor Morgan
December 13, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU alumnus Evan McMullin, independent presidential candidate for the 2016 presidential election, responded rapidly on Twitter during Donald Trump's first 'thank you' rally speech as Trump went off on McMullin.
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State

Lawmakers tackle decisive issues in 2014 legislative session

By Jonathan Knechtel
January 21, 2014 12:00 AM
Photo by Sarah Hill
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Local

Students play key role in legislative session

By Haylin Martin
January 20, 2014 12:00 AM
Students interning with the Utah State Legislature get a personal view on how legislation is formed and passed into law.
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Nation

Obama vs. Romney: The race begins

July 10, 2012 12:00 AM
The presidential election between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama began with a bang. With the primaries over, Americans across the nation have mixed feelings about the current president and his opponent.
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Local

No guarantee dueling caucus and primary election proposals will raise voter participation, BYU prof says

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By Ryan Joyner
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