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'Mitt,' 'Jenny' emphasize bipartisanship in Senate debate

By Matthew Bennett
October 15, 2018 12:00 AM
Republican Mitt Romney and Democrat Jenny Wilson debate at Southern Utah University Oct. 9. Romney and Wilson are running to fill the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), who is retiring at the conclusion of this term. (James Dobson, Associated Press)
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Nation

Utah lawmakers urge Congress to create new Utah national park and monuments

By Katelyn Stiles
February 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Sen. Ralph Okerlund greets constituents after presenting SCR8. Okerlund sponsors the resolution, which supports the U.S. bill to create more public lands in Southern Utah. (Katelyn Stiles)
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Uncategorized

Push to create Utah monument marks latest Western land fight

By Theresa Davis
July 21, 2016 12:00 AM
In this June 23, 2016, photo, rancher Kenny Black points to a rock overhang housing an ancient cliff dwelling, near Blanding, Utah. “These areas are sacred to me because I've grown up here,” said Black, who comes from Mormon pioneers who came to the area in the late 19th Century. “They're part of my history and my culture as well.” (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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State

Public lands initiative gets mixed reaction

By David Boyle
February 09, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- Rural lawmakers, Native American tribes and environmentalists have given mixed reaction to the recent announced public lands initiative.
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Local

Lawmakers open 2016 version of Utah's grand exercise in democracy

By Ryan Morgan
January 25, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah's House speaker told representatives to focus on political courage and cooperation as they and their Senate colleagues opened the 45-day legislative session on Utah's Capitol with pomp and speech making.
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Local

Utahns oppose new national monument

By Jenna Barratt
September 15, 2015 12:00 AM
A new poll shows the majority of Utahns oppose the creation of a new national monument in Utah, among rumors that President Obama may create several monuments in the western United States before he leaves office in 2016.
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