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Utah bill prohibiting China from buying land passes House

By Joshua Carr
February 26, 2024 12:00 AM
A bill in the Utah legislature aims to restrict the purchase of land by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea in Utah.
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Utah to prohibit diversity centers on college campuses

By Lauren Willardson
January 31, 2024 12:00 AM
Utah became the sixth state to ban diversity and inclusion centers on college campuses after Gov. Cox signed the Equal Opportunity Initiatives bill (HB 261) into law on Jan. 30.
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Provo celebrates World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

By Hassan El-Cheikh
December 04, 2023 12:00 AM
On a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon, Provo residents united on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to advocate for safer streets and honor those who were killed by vehicles, including 15-year-old Provo resident Caleb Lane and 21-year-old UVU student Isabelle Parr.
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Gov. Cox announces Utah State Social Media Act, includes protection for minors, fines for addictive content

By Belle Lewis
October 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Governor Cox and Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection updated guidelines for theUtah Social Media Regulation Acton Oct. 16, giving companies until March 1, 2024 to either become compliant or to face large fees.
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The race to replace Romney and young adult involvement

By Belle Lewis
October 09, 2023 12:00 AM
Since Sen. Romney addressed Utah on Sept. 13, several candidates announced official campaigns for U.S. Senate, causing young adults to evaluate how they distinguish same-party candidates.
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Utah legislature extends state of emergency to tackle flooding

By Joel Leighton
May 23, 2023 12:00 AM
The Utah legislature concluded a special session on Wednesday, May 17 with a resolution extending the state of emergency until Aug. 15 to manage ongoing flooding.
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Utah tax cut package HB54 to go into effect next month, receives celebration, criticism

By Marissa Lundeen
April 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Governor Spencer Cox signed historic tax cut package HB54 into law last month, and some Utahns are wondering who it will most benefit.
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Two Utah lawmakers listed in top 10 most effective legislators lists

By Marissa Lundeen
April 07, 2023 12:00 AM
The Center for Effective Lawmaking recently released its legislative effectiveness scores for the 117th Congress, listing two Utah lawmakers in the top 10 spots.
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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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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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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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Representative, Natives advocate for bill to protect Utah tribes' children

By Anna Hair
February 22, 2023 12:00 AM
February 23, 2023 Update:
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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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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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Bill to regulate social media for minors draws support and criticism from adults, children

By Joe Wirthlin
February 06, 2023 12:00 AM
Senate Bill 152 was presented before the Senate Business and Labor Committee on Jan. 31.
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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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BYU graduate is the youngest current member of Utah House of Representatives

By Joe Wirthlin
January 20, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU graduate Tyler Clancy is the youngest member currently serving in the Utah House of Representatives as of Jan. 15.
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Delta partners with Salt Lake City Airport until 2044, helps fund 16-gate expansion

By Joe Wirthlin
January 18, 2023 12:00 AM
The Salt Lake City International Airport announced a deal with Delta Air Lines to extend their contract until 2044.
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