STEVE PEOPLES AP National Politics Writer
Takeaways from first primaries since Roe v. Wade overturned
The abortion debate consumed the nation this week, but there was no race where it mattered more than Colorado's Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, where businessman Joe O'Dea became one of the only abortion-rights-supporting Republicans in the nation to win a statewide primary this year.4 years ago
The Associated Press
Utah’s GOP Congressmen defeat primary challengers
Utah's four GOP congressmen win primary elections, move on to November's general election.4 years ago
The Associated Press
Sen. Mike Lee fends off 2 opponents to win Utah GOP primary
Utah Sen. Mike Lee claimed a victory Tuesday night in the state's primary election, defeating two challengers.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Gov. Cox announces Utah Supreme Court nominee
Utah Court of Appeals Judge Jill M. Pohlman is Gov. Spencer Cox's Utah Supreme Court nominee as announced Tuesday.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
Different abortion law now in effect in Utah
A different abortion law is now in effect in Utah, and it bans abortions after 18 weeks of pregnancy. However, there are several exceptions to this law.4 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Utah primary election: Acceptable ID to bring for in-person voting
Utah's Primary Election is today. Voters need to be sure they have the right identification to cast their ballot.4 years ago
Mark Jones
UDOT seeks public feedback on future of Bangerter Highway
UDOT is hosting scoping open houses on Tuesday and Wednesday at Granger High School to get feedback on the future of Bangerter Highway between 4100 South and California Avenue.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
The Utah primary election is expected to be ‘pretty normal’
Tuesday's primary election in Utah is expected to be about average for a midterm election.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
State elections leaders dismiss state lawmakers claims of vote switching
WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — The State Elections Office says all of the state’s voting machines are working correctly ahead of Primary Election Day Tuesday. This comes after Rep. Phil Lyman, R-Blanding, made claims on social media, that some of the machines were changing people’s votes. Screenshot of Lyman’s social media post. Lyman posted on Facebook […]4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Lawmaker seeks to remove felony statute from Utah’s abortion trigger law
A Democratic lawmaker in Utah said she has filed a bill to remove the felony-punishment aspect of Utah's trigger law that went into effect when the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Temporary stay issued for Utah’s trigger law
In the lawsuit, Planned Parenthood of Utah names multiple defendants and says Utah's abortion trigger law violates the state constitution.4 years ago
Annie Grayer, CNN
January 6 committee unexpectedly adds new hearing for Tuesday
The announcement came as a surprise to many as the committee had said it was not going to resume its hearings until mid-July.4 years ago
Waverly Golden
Planned Parenthood of Utah files lawsuit against the state
Utah's Trigger Law saw its first challenge on Saturday as Planned Parenthood of Utah filed a lawsuit to block the law that went into effect Friday evening.4 years ago
Mark Jones
With Roe v. Wade now overturned, could same-sex marriage be next?
Many people are wondering what precedents the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on next, possibly same-sex marriage. Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen says the court could do so it wishes.4 years ago
Mark Jones
S.B. 174 now in effect in Utah with Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade
With the overturn of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Utah trigger law, known as S.B. 174 is now in effect in the state.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah women’s reproductive-health doctor weighs in on Roe v. Wade ruling
A Salt Lake City doctor who specializes in women's reproductive health care weighs in on the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.4 years ago
The Associated Press
Ginni Thomas responds to 1/6 panel, hearings stretch to July
The public hearings into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will stretch into July.4 years ago
Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav, Lauren Fox and Ted Barrett, CNN
Senate passes first major federal gun safety legislation in decades
In the first gun safety legislation in decades, the Senate passed bipartisan bill focused on gun violence.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Cities around the state announce fireworks restrictions
Fireworks restrictions have been announced by several cities around the state.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
State leaders cut the ribbon on new Utah State Correctional Facility
After five years of construction, a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Utah State Correctional Facility, located west of the Salt Lake City International Airport, was held Wednesday.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
Who switched parties in Utah ahead of the June primary election?
SALT LAKE CITY — Information provided by the Utah lieutenant governor’s office shows the impact of a new rule aimed at curbing “party switching” in Utah. The new rule, H.B. 197 became law after the 2021 Utah Legislative Session. It dictated when people could switch political party affiliations in Utah ahead of primary elections. The […]4 years ago
Clare Foran, Lauren Fox and Ali Zaslav, CNN
Senators unveil long-awaited text for bipartisan gun safety legislation
Text for a bipartisan piece of gun safety legislation was released Tuesday by a group of senators.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Amie Schaeffer
In the race for U.S. Senate, Utah voters have primary election money on Lee
As the Utah primary election on June 28 nears, some political strategists wonder how a candidate's financial backing will influence votes.4 years ago
