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Utah Legislature discusses critical race theory in 'extraordinary session'

By Decker Westenburg
May 20, 2021 12:00 AM
The Utah State Legislature called an “extraordinary session” to discuss critical race theory and becoming a second amendment sanctuary state on Wednesday afternoon.
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Utah law places financial responsibility on biological fathers during pregnancy

By Lindsey Reese
April 09, 2021 12:00 AM
A new Utah law will require biological fathers to pay half of any out-of-pocket pregnancy costs.
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Utah schools discuss on-campus representation of Indigenous peoples

By Marina McNairy
April 05, 2021 12:00 AM
Discussions about inclusivity on Utah campuses continue after a resolution urging Utah schools to retire Native American mascots failed in the recent Utah legislative session.
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Utah to lift mask mandate, offer vaccines to all adults

By Lindsey Reese
March 11, 2021 12:00 AM
Utah will join a handful of states next month as it lifts its statewide mask mandate on April 10.
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Bill to ban transgender athletes in women's sports stalls in Utah legislature

By Lindsey Reese
March 03, 2021 12:00 AM
A bill that would have banned transgender students from playing in sports with cisgender teammates has now stalled in the Utah legislature and is unlikely to move forward as the session comes to a close.
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Campus News

Utah Legislature considers bill directed at BYU police

By Allie Richael
February 19, 2021 12:00 AM
The Utah Legislature is considering a bill that establishes regulations and authority given to law enforcement agencies in private schools.
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COVID-19

Utah cosmetologists fight against hair styling deregulation bill

By Lindsey Reese
February 06, 2021 12:00 AM
The Utah Legislature is considering a bill that would deregulate hair styling services that previously required a license to perform.
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Special Projects

Utah's lack of snow could cause 'mega drought'

By Kristine Kim
February 05, 2021 12:00 AM
Environmental experts say Utah's lack of snowfall could trigger a mega drought and is evidence of human-caused climate change.
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University of Utah athlete's murder prompts Legislature to consider amendment to revenge porn laws

By Lindsey Reese
February 04, 2021 12:00 AM
The Utah State Legislature is considering amendments to revenge porn laws following the discovery of police misconduct related to the death of University of Utah athlete Lauren McCluskey.
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Featured

What to expect from Utah's upcoming legislative session

By Lindsey Reese
January 18, 2021 12:00 AM
Utah's legislative body will convene on Jan. 19 to deal with a variety of issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other social and economic changes.
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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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Local

Utah Legislature approves 'right to try' COVID-19 experimental drugs

By Decker Westenburg
April 18, 2020 12:00 AM
By Decker Westenburg and Marina McNairy
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Capital West News

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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Capital West News

Utah lawmakers begin virtual sessions in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

April 15, 2020 12:00 AM
By Marina McNairy and Decker Westenburg
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State

HB197 would deny fishing and hunting privileges to deadbeat parents

By Decker Westenburg
February 19, 2020 12:00 AM
The Utah House has passed a bill that would keep parents with outstanding child support payments from obtaining a fishing or hunting license.
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HB64: Bill would revise grandparents' visitation rights of children

By Marina McNairy
February 18, 2020 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — A proposed bill in the Utah Legislature, HB64, would amend provisions related to child custody and visitation rights of an individual other than a parent.
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SB59: Lawmakers make another attempt to get rid of daylight saving time in Utah

By Marina McNairy
February 01, 2020 12:00 AM
A bill in the Utah Legislature would place Utah on year-round Mountain Daylight Time. SB59, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper, R-Salt Lake. BYU students from Arizona and Hawaii, states that have already gotten rid of daylight saving time, shared their thoughts on whether Utah should follow.
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HB36: Utah lawmakers propose changes to voter registration deadlines

By Anna Bryner
January 31, 2020 12:00 AM
Utah voters would be able to register up to 11 days prior to an election under amendments proposed to Utah Election Code.
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