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Utah rally celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander community
The Asian American Collegiate Alliance celebrated Utah Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a rally on Saturday, May 22 at the Salt Lake City and County Building.
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Proposed bill would rename Squaw Peak
Provo's Squaw Peak could have a new name due to a Utah bill that was given a unanimous vote of approval in a committee meeting on Oct. 19.
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SB 22: Committee passes bill to fund office on American Indian-Alaska Native health
A bill directed at funding an office on American Indian-Alaska Native health passed unanimously through the Utah Senate's Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee Feb. 4.
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Gov. Herbert delivers final State of the State address
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert emphasized the importance of education, the strength of Utah’s economy and the challenges associated with population growth during his 11th and final State of the State address on Jan. 29.
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SB96: Bill replacing Prop. 3 Medicaid expansion draws ire
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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HB38: Bill to curtail fireworks use passes Utah House
A bill that would reduce the number of days fireworks can legally be set off in Utah passed on the House floor and is up for consideration by the Utah Senate.
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Lawmaker will try again to charge for plastic bags
A BYU Store customer receives her purchase in a plastic bag. Stores in Utah do not currently charge for plastic bags, but the new bill would charge Utah residents for each paper or plastic bag used at retail stores. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Plastic bag debate drifts to Utah
BYU psychology student Hannah Hebertson carries her groceries in reusable shopping bags on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Several local grocery stores, including Smith's and Macey's, sell reusable bags. (Whitney Hales)
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SB165 would bring plastic bag ban to Utah
Sen. Jani Iwamoto, D-Salt Lake City wants to cut down plastic bag use in stores by imposing a 10 cent fee.
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