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Should Utah grocery stores charge restaurant taxes on some food purchases? Why a state senator says yes

Utah state Sen. Lincoln Fillmore wants to refine where and when restaurant tax is charged.
2 days ago

The future of Utah elections

Utah lawmakers are planning significant electoral reforms in the upcoming legislative session after the 2024 election cycle.
16 days ago

Utah’s public colleges may face budget cuts in 2025

A struggle pitting Utah state lawmakers against higher education leaders could be developing in the weeks leading up to the 2025 legislative general session.
20 days ago

Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart being considered for Trump’s national intelligence director

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team reached out to former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart about a potential appointment as the director of national intelligence.
21 days ago

Sen. Lee responds to possibility of Trump administration post

Utah Sen. Mike Lee, who has been reportedly placed on short lists for U.S. attorney general, said he isn’t looking to give up his position.
26 days ago

Eager to cool the political heat? It’s possible, say University of Utah researchers and others

The study offers insights and suggestions for voters, political leaders, and others to help cool partisan divisions.
28 days ago

President Nelson says Salt Lake Temple preservation project will be complete by end of 2026

Current projections show that the Salt Lake Temple will reopen by the the end of 2026 President Russell M. Nelson said.
2 months ago

Utah state Sen. Mike Kennedy announces resignation from Legislature

State Sen. Mike Kennedy, announced his resignation Wednesday in anticipation of winning the 3rd Congressional District race to replace Rep. John Curtis in November.
3 months ago

Congress seeks more funding for Secret Service after Trump’s assassination scare

Lawmakers and political leaders called for more funding to be diverted to the Secret Service to supplement the former president’s security.
3 months ago

Utah judge dismisses case over making NIL contracts public

A judge has sided with five public universities that challenged a decision requiring the schools to make college athletes’ contracts public.
3 months ago

7 Utah-related storylines to follow this NFL season

There is a lot of young talent in the NFL right now that can trace its playing roots back through the state of Utah.
3 months ago

Utah ranks best in US for student debt

Utah has the lowest average student debt, and also has the lowest proportion of students with debt, according to a Nerdwallet.
4 months ago

How Great Salt Lake dust impacts people of color

New information suggests that restoring Great Salt Lake to a healthy level would reduce dust exposure experienced by different racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
5 months ago

Utah AG Sean Reyes announces he will not run for reelection, says he believes women who have accused Tim Ballard

AG Sean Reyes said he ‘apologized’ to the women that his relationship with Ballard made them feel ‘powerless and without a voice to fight back’
1 year ago

Church responds to AP story detailing 2015 Idaho abuse case

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responded Sunday night to an Associated Press story that detailed allegations about a former church member.
1 year ago

Leadership change announced for Deseret Management Corp.

Keith B. McMullin, CEO and president of Deseret Management Corp., will retire from his position effective Dec. 1. Jeff Simpson will replace McMullin as CEO and president of DMC.
1 year ago

President M. Russell Ballard home after hospital stay for respiratory issues

President Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is working from home ‘as I am able’
1 year ago

Appeals court reinstates James Huntsman’s lawsuit for return of tithing he paid as a Latter-day Saint

By a 2-1 vote, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco reversed a lower court’s decision to throw out James Huntsman’s lawsuit.
1 year ago