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Utah AG claims ESG or ‘climate investing’ contributed to SVB collapse
The AG's office believes Silicon Valley Bank, SVB, made "speculative sustainability investments," involving ESG in the solar industry.1 year ago
Governor Spencer Cox is running for reelection
SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Spencer Cox will seek a 2nd term. The news was expected in political circles, but the governor has now confirmed it publicly to KSL NewsRadio. “Yes. Yes. Absolutely running for reelection,” Cox said. He added that his bid for reelection in 2024 would be the only time he would seek […]1 year ago
Utah considered acting as backstop to Zions Bank emergency loans after SVB collapse
The loan program was being created just days before Zions Bank would face public worries over a potential credit rating downgrade.1 year ago
FrontRunner may get federal money for more double tracking
Frontrunner expansion and a mid-valley bus rapid transit are projects included in President Biden's newly proposed budget.1 year ago
Utah Gov. signs 278 bills into law, more on the way
Gov. Cox has until March 23rd, 20 days from the last day of the session, to sign bills or they automatically become law.1 year ago
Local start ups experience ‘whiplash’ of emotions with SVB collapse
The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank has tech start-ups asking Utah's federal delegation to help address the situation.1 year ago
Former Juab County Clerk under investigation for potential misconduct
The lieutenant governor's office said the suspected misconduct happened before the former clerk's term was over in 2022.1 year ago
Utah lawmakers pass over 100 education-related bills, USBE member says it’s ‘too many’
A total of 116 education-related bills were passed during the legislative session. Some members of the Utah State Board of Education says that's too many.1 year ago
Utah legislature gives $15 million for teen centers in high schools. How will they work?
Teen centers are a space in Utah schools where vulnerable students can go to address any physiological or mental health needs.1 year ago
Teachers group calls for Gov. Cox to veto bill over classroom instruction of race, gender, sexual orientation
The Utah Education Association is asking Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a bill that deals with classroom instruction on race, religion and sexual orientation.1 year ago
Utah influencer Heavy D rallies convoy of snow removal equipment for California
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A popular local social media personality is rallying a convoy of snow removal equipment to help dig out people in California who’ve been trapped after a massive storm. Dave Sparks, also known as Heavy D or one half of Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers, put out a call for help to […]1 year ago
Voters will now say whether Utah changes how the state funds education
Voters will now get to say whether Utah changes how the state funds eduation, both K-12 and higher education.1 year ago
No deal on bill to eliminate signature gathering, bill yanked from committee
A bill that would eliminate signature gathering candidates from Utah's primary election ballots was pulled off the agenda before being heard by a Senate committee Tuesday morning.1 year ago
Bills dealing with diversity, equity, and inclusion stall in Utah legislature
Two bills changing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs ran into opposition at the Utah legislature Monday.1 year ago
‘No longer a don’t say gay bill’: measure to ban some classroom discussion on sexual orientation, gender identity watered down
A bill to ban Utah's K-3 classrooms from adult-led discussions and instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity is getting watered down.1 year ago
Bill to prohibit ‘equity, and inclusivity’ offices in Utah education stalls
Senate Majority Leader Ann Millner, R-Ogden, said the diversity, equity, and inclusion in education issue should be studied.1 year ago
New draft proposal to amend Utah’s Constitution would fund education before other state needs with income tax
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers are trying strike a deal with education groups to get their support for changing Utah’s income tax earmark for education and some other social services. Senate leaders involved in those discussions said Thursday they have proposed to the groups language to amend Utah’s Constitution to fund education needs before […]1 year ago
New bill bans adult-led discussion on sexual orientation, gender identity for Utah’s K-3 students
A new bill bans adult-led "discussions or instructions" on sexual orientation and gender identity for Utah's school kids younger than third grade.1 year ago
Bill to create Great Salt Lake Commissioner moves forward, non-profit calls it ‘shadowy’
The commissioner would oversee the newly-created Great Salt Lake Trust and the money that goes towards the trust.1 year ago
Utah legislature takes first steps to propose eliminating public education constitutional earmark
The income tax change is attached to another bill, which would remove the state-imposed food sales tax.1 year ago
Bill removing state-imposed food sales tax moves forward in Utah legislature
Utah lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal to take the state sales tax off food items. H.B. 101 now moves to the full house for consideration.1 year ago
Texas Instruments expanding in Lehi, will build microchips
The company says the new farm will bring in 800 jobs, with pay starting around $110,000 per year.1 year ago
Unified Police Department could be eliminated under new proposed bill
Rep. Jordan Teuscher confirmed that a substitute version of H.B. 374 repeals the section of Utah law that allowed for the creation of Unified Police.1 year ago
