#utleg #utpol
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Resolution urges teamwork in Bear Lake upkeep
HCR18 recognizes the importance of Bear Lake to Utah's recreation and economy. (Universe file photo)
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Gov. Herbert signs 136 bills into law
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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HB312: Bill would allow concealed carry permits before age 21
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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SB57: Bill increasing penalty for killing police dogs awaits governor's signature
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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SCR11: Legislator aims to create postpartum depression awareness
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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SB86: Bill would increase penalties for hate crimes in Utah
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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Utah Senate approves decision to place Martha Hughes Cannon statue in nation capitol
SALT LAKE CITY — Call it Martha vs. Philo.
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Lawmaker will try again to charge for plastic bags
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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Utah declares pornography a public health crisis
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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Orem Sen. Margaret Dayton finds legislative service taxing and rewarding
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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House committee urges feds to save salt flats
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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SB73 Receives support from Ron McBride and medical professionals
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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Arts celebrated at Utah Capitol
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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Bill would favor traditional marriages in adoptions
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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Two competing medical marijuana bills advance to full Senate
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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Salt Lake County's mayor focuses on crime and homelessness
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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Elementary school students call for clean air
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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Governor praises economy, calls for ed funding and less red tape
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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