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Heather Kelly

Utah Legislature hopes to address school choice this session

Critics say "school choice" is a slight against public schools because it would take money from the general fund.
4 years ago
Day one of Utah's legislative session is here. For the next 45 days, Utah's capitol hill will be bu...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah’s lawmakers kick off day one of the 2023 legislative session

The 2023 Utah State Legislature session begins Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Hundreds of bills will be amended and passed over the next 45 days.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden listens as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting in the...
MJ Lee and Kevin Liptak, CNN

‘Unforced errors’: A White House facing a fresh crisis

Biden's decision to avoid raising the topic -- either in public or in his conversations with allies -- is keeping with his team's mandate to avoid harming the investigation and making matters worse.
4 years ago
The statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is seen unveiled from scaffolding during the soft opening...
Mark Jones

Utah’s leaders share thoughts on the life of late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King

Utah's elected leaders used social media on Monday to share their thoughts on the life of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.
4 years ago
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Sam Herrera

Rep. Karen Kwan elected to fill seat left by Sen. Karen Mayne

The Utah Democrats said it would call a special election to replace Kwan in the House of Representatives once her new appointment was made official by Gov. Spencer Cox.
4 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Great Salt Lake tour showcases the shrinking lake and what is being uncovered

The more awareness about the current state of the Great Salt Lake, the more people might try to do whatever they can to save it with more conservation efforts.
4 years ago
An Afghan refugee speaks about the Taliban's actions against women in Afghanistan during a demonstr...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

“We must stand”: Utah community raise their voices for women in Afghanistan

Utahns and Afghan refugees gathered at Washington Square Park Saturday afternoon to show solidarity and support for women in Afghanistan.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden, pictured here at the White House on Oct. 11, 2022. This week it was revealed t...
Paula Reid, Evan Perez and Phil Mattingly, CNN

Fewer than 10 documents found at Biden’s Delaware home were marked classified

Fewer than 10 documents marked classified were found at President Joe Biden's residence in Wilmington, Delaware, according to multiple sources familiar with the investigation.
4 years ago
President Joe biden is pictured. The US COVID testing requirement is lifting for international trav...
Zachary B. Wolf, CNN

Two words no president wants to hear

There's something ringing in Joe Biden's ears that no president ever, ever wants to hear: special counsel. These are the independent lawyers appointed to look into actions involving the president or his administration.
4 years ago
Utah 2022 legislative session...
Mark Jones

Lawmaker to introduce bill to permanently move Halloween to Friday

A Utah lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that would move the celebration of Halloween to a Friday.
4 years ago
Utah capitol is picture. Leaders reacted to a leaked abortion opinion...
Mark Jones

Education, water are big issues in 2023 Utah Legislative Session, expert says

The 2023 Utah Legislative Session beings next week. Dr. Holly Richardson, of Utah Policy Daily, previewed the session on KSL at Night.
4 years ago
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Devin Oldroyd

Utah Dems to hold special election filling the seat of Sen. Karen Mayne

Utah Democratic will hold a virtual special election at 6 p.m. on Jan. 15, to fill the seat of Sen. Karen Mayne as she steps down due to health issues.
4 years ago
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KSL NewsRadio

Eye on the Hill with KSL NewsRadio

SALT LAKE CITY — Join KSL NewsRadio on Tuesday as we broadcast live from the Utah State Capitol building for the opening day of the Utah Legislative session. You can see the latest coverage of the 2023 Legislative Session right here.
4 years ago
Next Thursday, Gov. Spenser Cox will deliver the 2023 State of the State Address to the Utah Legis...
Mark Jones

Social media to blame for decline of mental health of youth, Gov Cox says

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says social media is having a negative impact on the mental health of the youth.
4 years ago
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., departs after attending a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill ...
Mark Jones

If Rep. Santos doesn’t resign, there’s not much that can be done, expert says

Derek Brown, former chair of the Utah Republican Party, tells Dave and Dujanovic if New York Rep. George Santos won't resign, the only way to remove him from office is impeachment.
4 years ago
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel to take over the investigation int...
Kevin Liptak, Evan Perez and Phil Mattingly, CNN

Garland appoints special counsel for Biden documents investigation

The appointment comes hours after the White House said the president's aides found classified documents at two locations inside his Delaware home.
4 years ago
A Utah lawmaker will propose a rule change that would amend Utah's Rules of Civil Procedure, the gu...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah abortion ban could take effect if lawmakers change a procedural rule

If the rule change to Utah's Rules of Civil Procedure passes, a near total ban on abortion in Utah could take effect.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden's aides located documents with classified markings at two locations inside his ...
Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden aides find classified documents in Wilmington home

The documents were found after a search of the president's homes in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
4 years ago
Candice Pierucci is pictured, she is running the domestic violence task force bill...
Lindsay Aerts

Proposed bill seeks to create domestic violence task force

Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, has proposed H.B. 43, which would require a domestic violence task force to collect data on multiple things.
4 years ago
Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio (left) and James Comer of Kentucky talk during a hearing on Capitol Hill i...
Annie Grayer, Zachary Cohen and Sara Murray, CNN

Biden’s classified documents issue adds to House Republicans’ growing list of investigations

House Republican's list of investigations grows as reports surface over President Biden's classified documents.
4 years ago
Gov. Spencer Cox announced Utah Court of Appeals Judge Jill M. Pohlman is his nominee to serve on t...
Mark Jones

Gov. Cox expresses concern over social media impact on children

Concerns over the impact social media is having on the state's children were raised by Gov. Spencer Cox during an symposium on Tuesday.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden, pictured here at the White House on Oct. 11, 2022. This week it was revealed t...
Mark Jones

Classified documents belonging to Biden discovered, law expert weighs in

Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah John Huber came on KSL NewsRadio to discuss the latest around classified documents belonging to President Biden being discovered.
4 years ago
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Elizabeth Weiler

Utah Debate Commission investigation results: Lee vs McMullin debate

After a debate between Sen. Lee and Evan McMullin, questions about fairness led to an investigation by the Utah Debate Commission. 
4 years ago
President Joe Biden is facing sharp new questions about his handling of classified documents as he ...
MJ Lee and Phil Mattingly, CNN

President Biden facing sharp questions after documents revelation

About a dozen classified documents were found at the office, a source told CNN. It is unclear why they were taken to Biden's private office.
4 years ago