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Campus Events

Utah politicians tell BYU pre-law students how to succeed politically

By Maddie Christensen
November 20, 2020 12:00 AM
A Utah state senator, a Utah state representative, and a Utah cowgirl-turned-lobbyist shared their how-tos for getting involved in politics with the BYU Pre-Law Student Association Thursday, Nov. 19.
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State

Bill to expand Utah youths’ right to defense attorneys awaits House vote

By Lilian Whitney
February 21, 2019 12:00 AM
SB32 Indigent Act Amendments would make receiving legal counsel more accessible to minors by assigning public defenders to all youth facing charges. (Decker Westenburg)
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State

Committee favorably recommended SB57, child abuse amendments

By Harriet Norcross
February 01, 2019 12:00 AM
A bill to modify language concerning chronic abuse and chronic neglect passed committee at the Utah State Capitol on Jan. 29. (Bryan Pearson)
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Local

HB19 would protect domestic abuse victims awaiting trial

By Harriet Norcross
January 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Lawmakers are considering different ways to protect domestic abuse victims awaiting trial. (Mallory Jesperson)
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Campus Events

Utah senator, BYU grad discusses importance of protecting youth from pornography

By Lilian Whitney
January 17, 2019 12:00 AM
Utah state Sen. Todd Weiler delivers a lecture at the BYU Law School about legislation against pornography on Jan. 16. (BYU Law School)
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Metro

Romney election exemplifies disparity between GOP convention, population

By Jefferson Jarvis
January 10, 2019 12:00 AM
Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, accompanied by his wife Ann, following a mock swearing in ceremony Thursday, Jan. 3, as the 116th Congress begins. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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State

Law passed to create cold case database

By Sydnee Gonzalez
August 14, 2018 12:00 AM
Rosie Tapia's mother, Lewine Tapia, stands next to a poster with her daughter's photos at a press conference. (Abigail Keenan)
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Local

Utah families can now sue pornography producers for harm to minors

By Jessica Parcell
June 29, 2017 12:00 AM
Editor's note: This story pairs with another titled 'Anti-pornography advocates want more open conversation in sex education'
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Uncategorized

Utah lawmaker wants opt-in requirement for porn

By Natalie Hollingshead
May 25, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah lawmaker who succeeded in having pornography declared a public health crisis intends to continue his crusade through a bill that could require porn filters to be placed on the internet.
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State

Governor Herbert to sign anti-porn resolution today

By Chris Larson
April 18, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah governor Gary Herbert will sign SCR9 at 10 a.m. today.
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Local

Blog: God on Utah license plates

October 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Drivers in Utah can now purchase license plates with the motto 'In God We Trust' clearly written on the left side of the plate.
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Uncategorized

HB74: Expanded definition for sexual assault goes to governor

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By, Christopher Filanc-Gustafson
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Uncategorized

Republicans fail to undo "Count My Vote" this session

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
by Chris Larson
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Opinion

Political climate change might spell extinction for (not so wealthy) legislators

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By Ryan Joyner
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Local

Utah proposal would buffer homes from new incinerators

January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
By Annie Knox, Associated Press
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