Politics + Government
Gregory Krieg, CNN
George Santos’ ex says congressman will never resign because ‘his ego is too big’
(CNN) — The former boyfriend of New York Rep. George Santos says the Long Island Republican facing growing calls to resign for extensively lying about his past will never do so, even as he faces multiple investigations, including into his finances. “His ego is too big. He’s not gonna resign. If they don’t find out something to get […]1 hour ago
Devin Oldroyd
School choice bill is “limiting” public schools, UEA president says
Utah Education Association president Renee Pinkney says the controversial school choice bill is "weakening" and "limiting" public schools.10 hours ago
Elizabeth Weiler
UTA board looks at FrontRunner expansion in Utah County
Utah County is the fastest growing county in the state so UTA is considering a number of expansions to their current FrontRunner and bus lines.13 hours ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah House votes to pass transgender-related surgery ban
The Utah House has advanced the bill that bans transgender-related surgeries on minors and pauses the treatment of hormone blockers.16 hours ago
Logan Stefanich
Utah resolution proposing Friday designation for Halloween celebrations advances
While the bill wouldn't change the date of Halloween itself, it would recognize a designated day for Halloween celebrations.22 hours ago
Carter Williams. KSL.com
Utah, Salt Lake leaders unveil new plans to improve the struggling Great Salt Lake
State and local leaders are prposing two pieces of legislation to help save the Great Salt Lake amid dropping water level.24 hours ago
Mark Jones
Speaker Wilson says Utah legislature is working hard on water issue
SALT LAKE CITY — Prior to the start of the 2023 Utah Legislative Session, it seemed like water would be a popular topic throughout the 45-day session. And a week into the session, that appears to be the case. House speaker Brad Wilson (R-Kaysville) joined Inside Sources hosted by Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan to […]1 day ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Teachers at West High School walkout in of protest H.B. 215
Roughly 20 West High teachers held a walkout Wednesday in protest of H.B. 215.1 day ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Domestic violence bill moves to full Utah Senate for vote
S.B. 117 streamlines domestic violence reports, placing them all into one database. Then, Police can access this information before heading to a scene of reported domestic violence.2 days ago
Kevin Liptak, Jamie Gangel and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN
Clinton, Bush and Obama turned over all classified records, representatives say
The discovery of classified documents in former Vice President Mike Pence's Carmel, Indiana, home was the third such case in recent months.2 days ago
Aimee Cobabe
Sen. Lee quotes Taylor Swift lyrics during Ticket Master/Live Nation hearing
Who knew Sen. Mike Lee is a swiftie? The senator quoted Taylor Swift lyrics multiple times at a senate committee hearing Tuesday.2 days ago
Jamie Gangel, Jeremy Herb and Evan Perez, CNN
Classified documents found at Pence’s Indiana home
A lawyer for former VP Mike Pence found about a dozen documents marked as classified at Pence's Indiana home last week and gave them to the FBI.3 days ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Parents voice concern at protest against school choice bill
Some parents at the protest said they're concerned about the amount of money the voucher program would drain from public education.3 days ago
Samantha Herrera
Proposed law would allow pregnant people to use HOV lane
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Gricius, R-Salt Lake City, would allow a pregnant person to use HOV lanes on their own.3 days ago
Britt Johnson
Proposed bill focuses exclusively on Utah teacher pay
Rep. Romero proposed a bill to focus solely on teacher pay. The goal is to separate the issue of pay increases from the school voucher bill.3 days ago
Mark Jones
As tax season begins, two things to keep in mind
The Internal Revenue Service began processing 2022 tax returns, marking the official opening of tax season.3 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Lawmakers denounce activist’s comments about ‘destroying public education’
A supporter of the school choice bill said in a recorded message that she wants to destroy public education. Lawmakers are trying to distance themselves.3 days ago
Samantha Herrera
Gov. Cox orders flags lowered to honor Monterey Park victims
10 people in Monterey Park, California were killed over the weekend during a celebration of the Lunar New Year.4 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Hotly debated school choice bill to be heard by Utah Senate
H.B. 215 is a bill that would create a school choice scholarship fund. The bill would also increase teachers' salaries in Utah.4 days ago
Adam Small
Utah State Board of Education votes to oppose school choice bill
The Board voted on H.B. 215, a bill which would create a school choice scholarship program.4 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah State Board of Education calls special vote on school choice bill
The Utah State Board of Education will vote on whether to support a bill that would create a school choice scholarship and increase teacher salaries.5 days ago
Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Haley Britzky, CNN
Three active-duty Marines arrested for participating in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot
Three active-duty Marines who work in intelligence were arrested this week for breaching the US Capitol building with a mob of Trump supporters on January 6, 2021.6 days ago
Simone Seikaly
H.B. 215, combining “school choice” and teacher raises, approved by Utah House
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has said previously that he would not approve a voucher, or school choice program that didn't include a teacher pay bonus.7 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Transgender youth-related bills pass Senate, advance to Utah House
Three bills that dealing with transgender-related issues have been approved by the Utah Senate and now move to the Utah House for consideration.7 days ago
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