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First day of historic Utah special session attempts to balance COVID-19 impact

April 17, 2020 12:00 AM
By Decker Westenburg and Marina McNairy
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HB291: Bill aiming to improve Utah concurrent enrollment passes out of committee

February 22, 2019 12:00 AM
A bill being considered in the current legislative session seeks to create consistent criteria for instructors and students to improve Utah's concurrent enrollment education. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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HB118: Bill would provide incentive for students taking standardized tests

February 19, 2019 12:00 AM
A bill being discussed in the 2019 General Legislative Session would make it possible for teachers to give academic rewards to students who score well on standardized testing. Legislators hope this would encourage students to take the tests more seriously. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Committee announces artist to sculpt Martha Hughes Cannon statue

February 15, 2019 12:00 AM
Dozens of current and past Utah legislators gather to commemorate the suffrage movement and the cause of Martha Hughes Cannon. (Heidi Balderree)
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