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State

Resolution urges teamwork in Bear Lake upkeep

By Katelyn Stiles
March 07, 2019 12:00 AM
HCR18 recognizes the importance of Bear Lake to Utah's recreation and economy. (Universe file photo)
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Local

Gov. Herbert signs 136 bills into law

By Katelyn Stiles
March 20, 2018 12:00 AM
In this Feb. 5, 2015, file photo, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Herbert signed 136 more bills from the 2018 legislative session Tuesday. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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State

HB312: Bill would allow concealed carry permits before age 21

By Katelyn Stiles
March 08, 2018 12:00 AM
Utah's Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City is where HB312 will be discussed next. The bill would allow for concealed carry applicants to be accepted before they turn 21. (Katelyn Stiles)
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State

SB57: Bill increasing penalty for killing police dogs awaits governor's signature

By Katelyn Stiles
March 07, 2018 12:00 AM
SB57 would increase the penalty of killing a police dog from a second degree felony to a third degree felony. The bill passed through the legislature and awaits the Governor's signature. (Jessica Coombs)
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Healthy Living

SCR11: Legislator aims to create postpartum depression awareness

By Katelyn Stiles
March 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Josie Dearing holds her youngest of three daughters close. Like one in eight Utah women, Dearing said she has suffered from postpartum depression. (Josie Dearing)
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Capital West News

SB86: Bill would increase penalties for hate crimes in Utah

By Katie Harris
January 30, 2018 12:00 AM
Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher, R-West Valley CIty, sits on the Senate floor at the Utah State Capitol, February 2017. Thatcher is sponsoring a bill during the 2018 legislative session to strengthen the state's hate crimes law. (Rick Bowmer)
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Nation

Utah Senate approves decision to place Martha Hughes Cannon statue in nation capitol

By Katie Harris
January 28, 2018 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — Call it Martha vs. Philo.
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Business

Lawmaker will try again to charge for plastic bags

By Lilian Whitney
January 20, 2018 12:00 AM
A BYU Store customer receives her purchase in a plastic bag. Stores in Utah do not currently charge for plastic bags, but the new bill would charge Utah residents for each paper or plastic bag used at retail stores. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Local

Utah declares pornography a public health crisis

By Caitlin Thomas
March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
A resolution declaring pornography a national health crises received unanimous support in both chambers of Utah's Legislature, despite jabs at the measure by national and international media and comedians.
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Local

Orem Sen. Margaret Dayton finds legislative service taxing and rewarding

By Jessica Coombs
March 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Becoming a politician was never in the plan for BYU alumna Sen. Margaret Dayton, R-Orem. One event after another led to a career path that became just as rewarding as it was taxing.
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State

House committee urges feds to save salt flats

By David Boyle
February 26, 2016 12:00 AM
For Allison Volk Dean exceeding land speeds of 200 mph in race cars at the Bonneville Salt Flats isn’t just a stunt, it’s a family affair. “I’ve raced out there since I was born, it’s a family legacy.”
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State

SB73 Receives support from Ron McBride and medical professionals

By Ryan Morgan
February 18, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY—Former football coach Ron McBride joined the effort to promote a medical cannabis bill Wednesday in anticipation of the upcoming vote.
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Art

Arts celebrated at Utah Capitol

By Caitlin Thomas
February 09, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY- Utah lawmakers and residents alike gathered together at the State Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 9, to celebrate the arts.
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Local

Bill would favor traditional marriages in adoptions

By David Boyle
February 06, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- A Heber City lawmaker has riled some LGBT rights groups because he wants to give adoption preferences to heterosexual couples over gay couples.
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Local

Two competing medical marijuana bills advance to full Senate

By David Boyle
February 05, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- Two bills seeking to legalize the use of medical cannabis passed through Senate legislative committees on Thursday and will be discussed by the full Utah Senate in coming days.
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Capital West News

Salt Lake County's mayor focuses on crime and homelessness

By Caitlin Thomas
February 04, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY- Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams wants Utah's largest county to focus on reducing crime and homelessness within the local area with the help of a new online tool.
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Healthy Living

Elementary school students call for clean air

By Ryan Morgan
February 04, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY -- The city's mayor and hundreds of students flooded the Capitol, gathering to protest of Utah’s air quality and called for stronger environmental regulations.
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State

Governor praises economy, calls for ed funding and less red tape

By David Boyle
January 28, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert stood before state lawmakers Wednesday evening to declare Utah 'outstanding' because of economic growth, lower unemployment, and Utahn's compassion.
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