Maloy introduces federal legislation to allow daylight saving time year-round
Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy has introduced federal legislation that would allow states to stay on daylight saving time year round.1 year ago
Utah Senate committee approves bill to end state taxation on Social Security benefits
A Utah Senate committee voted Monday to approve a bill that would end state taxes on Social Security benefits in Utah.1 year ago
Utah Senate passes bill for the governor, senators to choose Utah Supreme Court’s chief justice
The full Utah Senate narrowly voted to approve a bill that would change who picks the chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court.1 year ago
Another winter storm expected to bring rain and snow this week
Another winter storm is in the forecast this week, which will help the snowpack along the Wasatch Front as well as Southern Utah.1 year ago
A bill to ban pride flags from classrooms, government buildings advances in the Utah Legislature
A Utah Senate committee voted Friday to advance a bill that would prohibit teachers and other government employees from displaying pride flags in public schools and other government buildings.1 year ago
Granite School District officials say they received threats after DOGE alleged they misused COVID relief money
The Granite School District said reports about the funds were "misleading," and said they received a lot of angry phone calls and messages.1 year ago
Will Utah’s snowpack be enough for a healthy spring runoff?
Water managers are hoping for more snowfall before the spring runoff begins, as experts caution that not all of our mountain snowpack will reach the reservoirs.1 year ago
Bill seeks to allow Utahns to register certain vehicles for two years at a time
A committee of Utah lawmakers voted to advance a bill that would allow some Utahns to register their vehicles for two years at a time.1 year ago
Committee advances bill that would give lawmakers input in search for new state superintendent
The bill would require the Utah State Board of Education to consult with an advisory committee when searching for a new state superintendent.1 year ago
Utah lawmakers advance bill dealing with mining precious underground resources
A Utah House committee voted unanimously to advance a bill focused on brine mining in its first hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday.1 year ago
Utah lawmakers advance bill mandating jail time for some immigrants after making big changes to initial legislation
A committee has approved a bill that would mandate jail time for some immigrants who are in the country illegally and are found guilty of committing certain crimes.1 year ago
Winter storm chips away at snowpack deficit, more needed for a healthy season
All of Utah's mountains saw a huge boost in snowpack totals with this weekend's storms. However, we need more storms for a healthy season.1 year ago
Proposed bill would change how schools get property tax money
A bill that looks to change how schools get property tax dollars has cleared yet another Legislative hurdle.1 year ago
Utah lawmakers opt not to vote on bill that would make it easier for child case workers to obtain warrants
Utah lawmakers opted not to vote on HB83, a bill that would have made it easier for case workers to obtain search warrants.1 year ago
Bill helps Utah schools facing influx of English-learning students moves to Senate
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that would help Utah schools address a surge in English-learning students is just one vote away from heading to the governor’s desk. HB42, sponsored by Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, was unanimously passed by a Utah Senate committee Thursday morning. Now it only needs approval from Utah Senate to reach […]1 year ago
Utah bill proposes 67% vote requirement for judicial retention
Under current Utah law, a simple majority is needed in the general election for judicial retention.1 year ago
Utah bill could make it harder for judges to block laws that appear unconstitutional
A bill known as SB204 could make it harder for a judge to block laws that appear unconstitutional.1 year ago
New bill regarding specialty license plates could cost Utah Historical Society millions in future revenue
The Utah Historical Society could potentially miss out on millions of dollars under a bill focusing on specialty license plates.1 year ago
Bill seeks to protect referees from violence
A committee of Utah lawmakers supported a bill this week aimed at protecting referees from violence at sporting events in the state.1 year ago
Bill seeks to clear Utahns of their spouses’ medical debts after they die
A lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would absolve Utahns of their spouses' medical debt after their spouse dies.1 year ago
New tariffs will impact Utah businesses and consumers, local trade experts say
For example, if a Utah business manufactures a good in a country with a 25% tariff, it'll pay 25% more to bring that product back to the U.S.2 years ago
Bill would allow Utah’s governor to enter Beehive state into interstate fire agreement
SB 30, if passed, would give Utah's governor the authority to enter Utah into the Great Plains Interstate Fire Compact.2 years ago
Bill alters when non-family members can accompany new teen drivers
In a matter of months, your newly licensed teenage driver might not have to wait six months to drive alone with a friend in the car.2 years ago
