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State

Legislative special session targets governor’s powers during state emergency

April 17, 2020 12:00 AM
By Marina McNairy and Decker Westenburg
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Nation

Chelsea Clinton encourages students' civic engagement

By Abby Hobbs
November 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Chelsea Clinton speaks while campaigning for her mother, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. (Associated Press)
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State

Weinholtz, Herbert disagree on tax increase for education

By Associated Press
October 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Democratic challenger Mike Weinholtz, right speaks during his first debate with Republican Gov. Gary Herbert, left, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Salt Lake City. Herbert and his re-election challenger Weinholtz are sparring over a GOP-supported push to take control of the state's public lands from the U.S. government. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Metro

Overdose reversal drugs may help curb opioid deaths

By Sydney Walker
July 21, 2016 12:00 AM
Prescription overdose is a growing epidemic in Utah County and opioid related deaths are on the rise. (Maddi Driggs)
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State

Get to know Utah's Republican, Democratic candidates before state primary

By Christian Clark
June 27, 2016 12:00 AM
Citizens of Utah will select their party's political candidates during the state primary election on Tuesday, June 28. Primary winners will then compete against the opposing party in November's Lieutenant Governor Election.
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State

State leaders express concern over national monument

By Christian Clark
May 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert will discuss opposition to a proposed national monument in a special legislative session on Wednesday, May 18. (Scott G Winterton/Deseret News via AP, Pool)
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Nation

Utah leaders blast moratorium on coal leases on federal land

January 21, 2016 12:00 AM
A house-sized dump truck hauls dirt and rock at the Black Thunder coal mine in northeast Wyoming's Powder River Basin near Wright, Wyo. The Obama administration is halting new coal leases on federal lands until it completes a comprehensive review of fees charged to mining companies and coal mining's impact on the environment. (Associated Press)
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Nation

Obama says Michelle Obama will not run for president

January 14, 2016 12:00 AM
President Barack Obama speaks during a town hall at McKinley Senior High School in Baton Rouge, La., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. He confidently said Michelle Obama will not be running for president. (Associated Press)
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Local

Utah governor yet to decide on Syrian refugees, 31 peers say no

By Beau Jones
November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Herbert is ordering a review of security checks for refugees coming to Utah on the heels of the attacks in Paris. (Associated Press)
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Nation

In fourth Republican debate, clear policy divisions emerge

By Beau Jones
November 11, 2015 12:00 AM
Donald Trump, left, and Ben Carson salute during the national anthem before Republican presidential debate at Milwaukee Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Milwaukee. (Associated Press)
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Nation

As South Carolina honors victims, Alabama lowers its flags

June 24, 2015 12:00 AM
A man yells in front of the Emanuel AME Church during a march down Calhoun Street on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. The march comes six days after a gunman shot nine people during bible study inside the church. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
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State

Utah governor signs law making seat belt enforcement primary offense

By Allie Arnell
May 20, 2015 12:00 AM
A Brigham City family that lost a teenage daughter in a car accident celebrates as Gov. Herbert signs a ceremonial copy of HB 79, a law that creates harsher penalties for not wearing seat belts. (Allie Arnell)
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World

Governor says NM school shooting victim improving

January 17, 2014 12:00 AM
Supporters of Berrendo Middle School wave American flags and yellow ribbons, greet those returning back to the school Thursday in Roswell, N.M., two days after the shooting that involved three students and forced the evacuation and closing of the school. (AP Photo.)
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Local

Water fuels Utah governor election

May 04, 2012 12:00 AM
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Peter Cooke raised concern with Utah Governor Gary Herbert's policies Monday after several rural Utahans appeared in court to protest a recent decision affecting Utah water supply.
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