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Dinosaurs, scandal and more: The quirkiest 2018 Utah Legislature happenings
Utah senators stand during the national anthem. Legislators passed--and failed--a wide variety of bills during the 2018 session. (Laura Seitz/The Deseret News via AP)
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SB202: Bill creating after-school programs grant signed into law
A Provo elementary school student considers his homework. HB202 will create a grant program funding after-school programs providing tutoring. (Daily Universe File)
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SB147: Bill addressing Utah nursing shortage awaits governor's signature
Nursing students Lindee Rock, Kristina Hollister and Torrie Robinson practice nursing skills on a child manikin. SB147 would create a process for the Utah legislature to fund approved nursing programs. (Jeff Peery)
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Utah lawmakers seek Constitutional amendment to allow mid-term appointments
Utah legislators discussed HCR2 in the House chamber on Friday, Feb. 23. The resolution urges a constitutional change allowing state governments to make temporary appointments to the U.S. House of Representatives. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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SB194: Early literacy program bill awaits debate on Senate floor
Miriam Estrada reads books with her two children: 4-year-old Eli and 11-month-old Adan. SB194 would aim to increase Utah student literacy rates by reducing class sizes and providing technical support. (David Scott)
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Lawmaker hopes to address nursing shortage through school funding
Lauren Jones practices 'checking the vitals' of a top-of-the-line mannequin in a BYU nursing walk-in lab. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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HB41: "Hannah's bill" would ensure Utah suicide prevention hotlines available 24/7
The Recovery Outreach Center in Provo receives crisis calls as well as provides preventative and follow-up care. (Ty Mullen)
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SB130: Bill regulating sale of cannabidiol products in Utah set for Senate vote
SB126 would require the Dept. of Agriculture and Food to issue licenses regulating hemp cannabidiol production and sale. Hemp cannabidiol products would be sold by pharmacies. (AP Photo)
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SB126: Bill to limit surrogate births stalls in committee
SB126 would repeal current laws that provide protections and regulations for individuals involved in surrogate births. (AP photo)
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HB164: Bill to create Utah preschools task force passes committee
A young girl molds Play-Doh at an early morning preschool class at BYU. HB164 would create a task force of educators and legislators to form a plan for state-funded preschools in Utah. (Maddi Dayton)
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HB235: Education committee debates funding teacher visits to student homes
Diana Alm shares a moment with her children outside the House Education Committee meeting Wednesday. New legislation could fund teacher visits to homes of students if passed. (Lilian Whitney)
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Utah Legislature unveils mobile-friendly web site
The Utah Legislature begins its 2018 session January 22. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Twitter shapes voters' views on the presidential election
Today's digital world is creating competition influencing the 2016 presidential election. The candidates of this year's presidential race are involved in a Twitter war, tweeting between five and 25 times each day. These tweets range between discussing the issues the U.S. faces, self-promoting the candidates and slinging insults toward the other candidates of the election.
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Opponent questions Chaffetz's use of campaign funds
Chia-Chi Teng talks with a reporter from the Daily Universe. The BYU professor has questioned Congressman Chaffetz's use of campaign funds. (Maddi Driggs)
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Cruz vows to protect religious freedom, Constitution at Utah rallies
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz endorsed Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and promised to protect the Constitution during two tightly packed rallies at the American Prep Academy in Draper and Provo High School.
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Centerville Republican described as "hero"
In a world that has recently become obsessed over Marvel superhero movies and stalking celebrities' social media it is hard to remember what a real 'hero' looks like. What does a hero do if they don't smash up buildings or defeat bad guys from another planet? Society is constantly giving us ideas of what a 'pretend' hero should look like, but what about real heroes?
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BYU students give mixed views as medical marijuana bill passes key vote
SALT LAKE CITY — A controversial medical marijuana bill passed the Utah Senate in a close 17-12 vote now headed Utah's House. A few BYU students have expressed mixed feelings about the bill.
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Utah's Refugee Day of Prayer unites diverse peoples
SALT LAKE CITY -- Religions from across the globe were represented at the annual Refugee Day of Prayer as Utah refugees gathered together to celebrate and join in worship.
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