Politics

Utah Republicans are looking to ban transgender surgeries and other hormone-based care....

Mark Jones

Senate confirms John Valentine as chair of Utah State Tax Commission

John Valentine was confirmed by the Utah State Senate on Thursday to serve as chair of the Utah State Tax Commission. He has served in that role since 2014.

13 hours ago

Lindsay Aerts

Sen. Romney touts safety of Utah elections, says he won’t run for president in 2024

After touring Weber County's vote center, Sen. Romney said he has no doubt that Utah elections are safe and secure.

18 hours ago

Former Vice President Mike Pence gestures during the "Politics and Eggs" breakfast gathering, Wedne...

HOLLY RAMER Associated Press

Pence tells GOP to stop lashing out at FBI over Trump search

But Pence, who is trying to stake out his own political path as he and Trump both consider 2024 presidential campaigns, also had a message for the GOP.

1 day ago

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Mark Jones

Washington County authorities investigating shooting of seven cows

Authorities in southern Utah are investigating the shooting of seven cows, which they say took place over the weekend.

2 days ago

Aimee Cobabe

Utah GOP supports resolution banning gender-affirming medical transitions for children

The Utah Republican Party is supporting a resolution on banning gender-affirming medical transitions for transgender children. The Party chair says it’s about protecting the lives of Utah’s kids.

4 days ago

Lindsay Aerts

‘So no one else gets hurt:’ Utah Democratic Party pushes for Davis suspension

Salt Lake County Democrats have already suspended Sen. Gene Davis, and members of the Utah Democratic Party want to do the same.

8 days ago

Chris Jacobs

BYU study finds lower voter turnout among certain demographics

The study found minorities, voters under 30, and Democrats are less likely to vote while Republicans over 30 had the highest rate of voter turnout.

8 days ago

Mark Jones

Former SLC Mayor Rocky Anderson to run for mayor again

Former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson has told KSL NewsRadio that he intends to run again for mayor in 2023.

15 days ago

Glen Canyon Dam, Glen Canyon Dam Bridge, Colorado River, Highway 89, aerial view, Page, Arizona, U...

Becky Bruce

Emergency funds sought for retrofit of Glen Canyon Dam

Emergency money is being sought from Congress for a retrofit of the Glen Canyon Dam. Experts say it's necessary to provide water to other states.

15 days ago

Samantha Herrera

Stewart Security Summit takes a look at the US’s place in the world

Ahead of the Stewart Security Summit on August 5 in Salt Lake City, Rep. Chris Stewart joins Inside Sources to discuss the event.

16 days ago

Amanda Dickson

Rep. Chris Stewart says federalism will cure what ails America

Rep. Chris Stewart spoke at the Sutherland Institute for its Congressional Series on Tuesday and spoke on the current state of the country,

16 days ago

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens delivers a concession speech in his bid for the Republican nomin...

BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press

Primary takeaways: Abortion backlash in Kansas, Greitens’ collapse

Kansas rejected a measure making it easier to restrict abortion, and MIssouri voters repudiated a former governor seeking a Senate seat.

16 days ago

Jeff Caplan

100 Days until midterm elections

The midterm elections are only 100 days away! Many have been predicting a red wave this fall, but what do the polls show, and is it too soon to tell?

17 days ago

Aimee Cobabe

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announces new funding for Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Utah Friday to announce new transportation funding for the state. According to Buttigieg, the Protect Program will involve $7.3 billion going to states over the course of the next five years. This money is part of the larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure package […]

21 days ago

FILE: Low water levels are pictured in the Great Salt Lake near Tooele County on Wednesday, Jan. 5,...

Lindsay Aerts

Utah House Speaker bringing back second annual Great Salt Lake Summit

House Speaker Brad Wilson says another Great Salt Lake Summit will be held in October.

23 days ago

Curt Gresseth

Political fallout from 2020 presidential election looking like 1876

SALT LAKE CITY — How was the presidential election of 1876 like 2020’s? Both saw allegations of voter fraud. Both saw attempts to overturn the election results. The result from these elections remain among the most disputed in US history. Both also experienced election violence, and disfranchisement of predominately-Republican Black voters. Texas closes hundreds of polling […]

25 days ago

Amanda Dickson

The slow pace of Utah Senate confirmation for Rep. Joel Ferry

Gov. Cox has picked Rep. Joel Ferry to lead the Utah Dept. of Natural Resources. But a constitutional issue must be addressed.