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Nation

Texas professors sue over guns on campus before class begins

By Theresa Davis
August 04, 2016 12:00 AM
University of Texas at Austin Anthropology professor Pauline Strong posts a sign prohibiting guns at her office on the first day of the new campus-carry law Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. The law pushed by Gov. Greg Abbott and the Republican legislative majority will make Texas one of a handful of states that guarantee the right to carry concealed handguns on campus. (Jay Jenner/Austin American-Statesmanvia AP)
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Featured

Lawmakers examining zoning for drug recovery centers

By Jennifer Ball
May 18, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- Members of the Utah Legislature's Judiciary Committee have called for a review of laws that define zoning regulations for drug recovery centers.
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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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Local

Utah reacts to new abortion anesthesia policies

By Kalli B White
April 13, 2016 12:00 AM
Some believe the GOP-controlled legislature has passed messy and unconstitutional abortion legislation, while others celebrate the new law requiring doctors to give anesthesia to a fetus at 20-weeks gestation during abortions.
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Local

2016 gubernatorial candidates address top priorities in Utah

By Lauren Hanson
March 29, 2016 12:00 AM
Four of Utah's leading gubernatorial candidates addressed the state's top priorities at the Utah Foundation luncheon on Thursday, March 24.
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Local

HB221: Immunization bill held in House

By Kayla Goodson
March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY— A controversial bill that would amend children's immunization requirements failed to pass through the Legislature after 10 substitutions.
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Local

2016 Session: License plate bills pass aplenty this legislative session

By Jaren Wood
March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY—Bills regarding license plates were passed around this legislative session, and many were successful. Each bill seemed to be unique in its own way, and all were for specific causes. Whether they were to raise awareness, raise money, or signify an important truth, the following all made it through legislation.
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Uncategorized

Utah takes a stand against non-compete agreements.

By Aaron Endy
March 10, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers passed a bill that limits non-compete agreements on the last day of the Legislature.
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Nation

Automatic voter registration takes hold on West Coast

By Alayna Pehrson
March 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman holds a sample of a Washington state enhanced drivers license. Senate Bill 6379 and House Bill 2682 would automatically register people who aren’t on the voter rolls but already have or apply for an enhanced driver's license or commercial driver’s licenses. (Associated Press)
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Local

Rural lawmakers discuss compensation and recreation

By Mariana Chrisney
March 04, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY-- For rural lawmakers, concerns include legislative compensation, improvements on Utah's recreational infrastructures, and mental health.
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Local

SB189: Senate to consider bill that would end death penalty

By Kalli B White
February 26, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- A bill that would add Utah to the list of 19 states that have ended the death penalty for convicted murderers in Utah is waiting for debate in the Utah Senate.
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Local

Medical marijuana advocates announce ballot initiative

By Creelabelle Howard
February 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Sen. Evan Vickers, R-Cedar City (Associated Press)
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Local

Members of different faiths gather in support of Hate Crime bill

By Lauren Hanson
February 19, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — A group of members from different faiths and ethnicities gathered together in support of a hate crime bill on Thursday, Feb. 18.
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Local

SB107 Bill would increase severity of hate crime penalties

By Zoe Woolf Mcginn
February 05, 2016 12:00 AM
Sen. Steve Urquhart, R-St. George, has introduced Senate Bill 107, amending hate crime laws in Utah. (Steve Urquhart)
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Local

HB165: Representative seeks restitution for child sexual abuse victims

By Kayla Goodson
February 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Rep. Brad Dee, R–Ogden, explained that even veterans are supporting HB165, which would garnish disability and veteran benefits to child victims of sexual abuse.
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Local

West Salt Lake prison due for completion in 2020

By Zoe Woolf Mcginn
January 13, 2016 12:00 AM
A prison project management team reviewed a construction timeline and site considerations for a new prison in west Salt Lake City and said it could be finished as early as July 2020.
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State

Utah lawmakers considering two medical marijuana bills

By Caleb Larkin
November 10, 2015 12:00 AM
A graphic showing which states currently legalize marijuana, both medical and recreational.
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Religion

LGBT and religious rights legislation round-up

By Emily Hales
March 20, 2015 12:00 AM
A look back at one of the most hotly debated issues of this legislative session.
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