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State

Gov. Cox signs bill to ban abortion clinics in Utah

By Sydni Merrill
March 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill banning abortion clinics in Utah on March 15.
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World

Concern about global unrest on the rise, research indicates

By Marissa Lundeen
March 16, 2023 12:00 AM
The world has faced two world wars in its history, and some research indicates a rise in public concern about the possibility of another, but, according to two BYU faculty members, there is still plenty to be reassured about.
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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

Bill to study diversity, equity and inclusion at Utah higher education stalls in committee

By Marissa Lundeen
March 02, 2023 12:00 AM
Senator John Johnson of North Ogden proposed a bill to study diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education, which is currently stalled in the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
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State

Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs works to expand outreach, influence

By Ethan Porter
March 01, 2023 12:00 AM
The Division of Multicultural Affairs is expanding its influence in Utah by giving a voice to underrepresented communities across the state through outreach programs and student leadership trainings.
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Local

Bill to create State Mental Health System Commission passes to Senate

By Marissa Lundeen
February 27, 2023 12:00 AM
HB177, which proposes the creation of a State Mental Health System Commission, is currently in the Senate.
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In-Depth

Provo residents attend candlelight vigil with Ukrainian refugees to commemorate year since war began

By Joe Wirthlin
February 26, 2023 12:00 AM
More than 100 people attended a candlelight vigil at Kiwanis Park in Provo in recognition of the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Local

Bill to disband Unified Police Department passes in Utah House, currently in Senate

By Anna Hair
February 24, 2023 12:00 AM
HB 374, regarding the disbanding of the Unified Police Department, passed the Utah House and is being held in the State Senate as of Feb. 23.
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State

Domestic violence bill passes in Utah Senate, parents of Gabby Petito attend vote

By Joel Leighton
February 20, 2023 12:00 AM
The parents of Gabby Petito, the victim killed at the hands of her fiancé Brian Laundrie in 2021, attended the Utah Senate vote for a new domestic violence bill.
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Local

Utah faith leaders call upon legislature to protect the Great Salt Lake

By Marissa Lundeen
February 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah religious leaders gathered for a news conference at the capitol Thursday morning in an effort to urge Utah lawmakers to restore the Great Salt Lake's ecological health.
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State

Gov. Cox's executive order to help the Great Salt Lake a 'short-term fix' for salinity levels

By Joshua Rust
February 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Cox issued executive order 2023-02 this month that will raise the berm of the Union Pacific Railroad causeway in the Great Salt Lake.
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State

Proposed legislation revises requirements for clergy reporting on child abuse

By Marissa Lundeen
February 09, 2023 12:00 AM
Three bills advocating for change to Utah clergy child abuse reporting requirements are making their way through the current legislative session.
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Nation

President Biden welcomes new congress in State of the Union address

By Derek VanBuskirk
February 08, 2023 12:00 AM
President Joe Biden discussed economy, U.S. supply chains, gun violence, threats to democracy and mental health during his third State of the Union address on Feb. 7.
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Local

Provo city creates motel voucher program to protect unsheltered residents from winter weather

By Anna Hair
February 08, 2023 12:00 AM
The Community Action Services and Food Bank in conjunction with the Provo City Police Department created an emergency motel voucher program for unsheltered individuals in Provo.
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Featured

Winter inversions lower air quality below EPA standards

By Joe Wirthlin
February 02, 2023 12:00 AM
When people think of winter time, snow, skiing and Santa often come to mind. In Utah, another winter phenomenon has residents less enthralled: inversions.
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State

Bill to allow health care providers to seek mental health help outside of workplace moves to Utah Senate

By Sydni Merrill
January 30, 2023 12:00 AM
House Bill 78, informally known as 'Scott’s Bill,' passed onto the Senate on Thursday, Jan. 26. Scott’s Bill is run up by House Representative Steve Eliason from Salt Lake County.
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State

Gov. Cox signs bill for 'Utah Fits All' scholarship program, teacher raises

By Joe Wirthlin
January 27, 2023 12:00 AM
Governor Cox signed the bill approving Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Education Opportunities on Jan. 28, 2023.
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State

Gov. Cox discusses family, education and social media in State of the State address

By Anna Hair
January 20, 2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox delivered his State of the State address on Jan. 19 and addressed issues surrounding education, social media, family and more.
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