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HB17: Utah lawmakers looking to change how congressional vacancies are filled

By Anna Bryner
February 12, 2020 12:00 AM
U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, sent Utah into a frenzy when he announced that he would resign from Congress in June 2017. Only six months into his term, Chaffetz generated political infighting in the wake of his resignation as Utah lawmakers sparred with Utah Gov. Gary Herbert over the proper way to fill Chaffetz’ vacated congressional seat.
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Local

HB192 would give sexual abuse victims with DNA evidence more time to file charges

By Decker Westenburg
February 13, 2019 12:00 AM
The Utah Legislature has been in session since Jan. 28. (Decker Westenburg)
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State

HB101: Bill would require diesel emissions testing in Utah County

By Jenna Alton
January 28, 2018 12:00 AM
Inversion covers Salt Lake City. Upcoming bills in the Utah legislature aim to improve air quality in the state. (AP Photo, Steve Griffin)
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Capital West News

Utah bill aimed at making voters more thoughtful

By Hannah Lafond
January 20, 2018 12:00 AM
A Murray lawmaker is proposing a bill in the 2018 Legislature that would eliminate straight ticket voting for mail-in voters, but not for voters at polling places. A BYU political science professor isn't sure that Republican lawmakers will approve the measure.
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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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Healthy Living

Elementary school students call for clean air

By Ryan Morgan
February 04, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- The city's mayor and hundreds of students flooded the Capitol, gathering to protest of Utah’s air quality and called for stronger environmental regulations.
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Local

HB119: Lawmaker wants to end 'out-of-date' straight-party voting

By Kalli B White
January 21, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY—Lawmakers may debate straight-ticket voting, which currently allows Utah voters to choose a party’s entire slate of candidates with a single ballot vote.
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Uncategorized

Utah lawmakers from both parties share goal of clean air; differ on approach

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
John Gibbons
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Local

Utah courts overhaul bill morphs into task force study bill

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By Miranda Collette
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Local

Convicted felons could own and use crossbows under Utah bill

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By Derek Jacobs
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