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US Senate candidate speaks to students in home visit

By Brigham Tomco
March 10, 2022 12:00 AM
Becky Edwards, a U.S. Senate candidate running to replace two-term incumbent Sen. Mike Lee in the upcoming Republican primary, spoke to a small group of student supporters Wednesday night at a Vineyard home.
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Utah lawmakers pass resolution to honor late Rep. LaWanna 'Lou' Shurtliff

By Lindsey Reese
January 24, 2021 12:00 AM
The Utah State Legislature paid tribute to a member of the body who passed away in December with a new resolution passed on Jan. 19.
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Utah legislature opens 2021 session amid pandemic

By Lindsey Reese
January 22, 2021 12:00 AM
Utah's legislative body convened for the start of the 2021 Legislative Session on Jan. 19.
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Recent BYU grad seeks to represent fellow Provo students in state legislature

By Kaela Cleary
September 15, 2020 12:00 AM
A 2018 BYU sociology graduate is seeking election this November into the Utah House of Representatives to represent Provo's District 63.
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HB71: Bill would clarify what Utah teachers can say about contraceptives

By Harriet Norcross
February 21, 2019 12:00 AM
During the 2019 General Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers are considering a bill which would provide clarifications for health education teachers about what content is prohibited. (Mallory Jesperson)
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HB66 would gauge public opinion on daylight saving time

By Harriet Norcross
January 29, 2019 12:00 AM
Proposed legislation would gauge whether Utah voters would like to switch from daylight saving time to a year-round schedule. (Emily Larson)
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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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Utah legislators at odds over 'death with dignity' proposals

By Kelsey Johnson
September 08, 2017 12:00 AM
This story pairs with 'End-of-life journeys often create ethical questions for patients, families.'
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Ten-year-old survivor speaks out against child sexual abuse

By Kaleena Mckell
May 02, 2017 12:00 AM
Ten-year-old Liliana Dingman tells her story about being sexually assaulted by her 24-year-old cousin in a live broadcast. Kindra Kauer, Rachelle Rutherford and Angela Kelly join Dingman onstage. (Ari Davis)
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HB155: Lawmaker wants computer techs to report child porn

By Caitlin Thomas
January 27, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY- A bill proposed in the Utah Legislature would require technicians to report child pornography if they discover it while servicing and repairing computers.
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Pay day loan, minimum wage and midwife measures among bills that fail

By Emily Larson
April 01, 2015 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY –Despite the time, effort, and passion put into each bill that goes through the Utah legislature, sometimes agreements can’t be made or amendments just aren’t enough. Here’s a recap of some of the noteworthy bills that did not pass the legislature during the 2015 session.
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HB277, HB345: Bills cracking down on child sexual abuse advance through House

By Jackson Hadley
March 03, 2015 12:00 AM
By Jackson Hadley
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Local

Orrin Hatch and Dan Liljenquist debate across the generation gap

By Casey Adams
June 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Former Utah state senator Dan Liljenquist captured 28 percent of delagate votes in the first round at the Utah GOP State Convention last April, winning enough support to confront Sen. Orrin Hatch for a primary election this month.
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Rep. John Knotwell juggles politics, business and family

By Zoe Woolf Mcginn
January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
8:25 a.m.: Vice Chair of the House Business and Labor Committee walks in the door, fist bumps Rep. Jake Anderegg, and takes his seat.
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