Dan Bammes
Bill would change “use it or lose it” provision of Utah water rights
Utah lawmakers could approve a bill that would no longer punish farmers if they don't use all of their water rights allocation.5 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Bill would require Utah police officers to train on responding to hate crimes
Police could get training to respond to certain types of hate crimes in a new bill.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Gov. Cox serves as a substitute teacher in the Granite School District
Gov. Cox served as a substitute teacher in the Granite School District on Tuesday.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Haven Barlow passes away after a lifetime of service to Utah
Haven Barlow's accomplishments included the current appropriations system, and the weighted pupil unit system for school funding.5 years ago
The Associated Press
White House: Top scientist resigns over treatment of staff
Eric Lander, President Biden's top science adviser, resigned Monday after an internal investigation determined he mistreated his staff.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Lawmakers say new school choice bill is not a ‘voucher bill,’ but UEA still doesn’t support it
Lawmakers say new education choice is a bill not a school voucher bill.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Struggling to make rent? Uncle Sam is here to help.
The state of Utah is helping renters come up with rent. The Division Director for Housing and Community Development at the Department of Workforce Services advises applicants to work with their landlords to prepare the correct documentation and include paperwork such as a bank statement to prove your monthly income.5 years ago
The Associated Press
Pence: Trump is ‘wrong’ to say election could be overturned
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that former President Donald Trump is wrong in his claims that the vice president could have overturned the outcome of the 2020 election.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Bill that would allow parents to sue teachers over curriculum substituted during general session
The part of a bill that would have included the ability for parents to sue teachers if they didn't like what was on the lesson plan is being substituted on Utah's Capitol hill.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Death penalty repeal faces tight battle in House
A bill focused on a death penalty repeal will get a hearing on Utah's House of Representatives.5 years ago
Martha Harris
Lawmakers reserve right to regulate firearms for state, not cities
Sen. Chris Wilson, R-Logan, sponsored S.B. 115, which clarifies that only the state holds the authority to regulate firearms in Utah.5 years ago
Martha Harris
Lawmakers pursue mental health support for first responders
It would require agencies to provide mental health services for all first responders: employees, retirees, and their families.5 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
RNC approves censure of representatives in historic vote
The RNC voted to censure Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger in a vote Friday that was the first of its kind.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Listen Live: Legislative leaders join Utah’s Morning News
Tune in every Thursday and Friday to hear from the Utah House speaker and minority leader on Utah's Morning News.5 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Bill seeks to prevent hairstyle discrimination in Utah
Sen. Derek Kitchen's bill would protect a person from discrimination over a hairstyle typically associated with their race or ethnicity.5 years ago
The Associated Press
US says new intel shows Russia plotting false flag attack
The U.S accused Russia on Thursday of a plot to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as justification to take military action.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Proposed bill would prohibit police from lying to children during interviews
A proposed bill on Capitol Hill would prohibit police from lying to children to get information.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Falling enrollment may force SLCSD to consider closing schools
Falling enrollment in Salt Lake City School District may force educators to do something they would rather not do.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
BALANCE OF POWER: Voters may be last path to curb legislative power
Constitutional questions have been raised about the legislative power to move schools to online learning.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Another battle over school vouchers? One lawmaker plans to propose voucher bill he calls ‘different’ than other attempts
One Utah lawmaker says he intends to bring the school vouchers discussion to Capitol Hill.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
UEA President criticizes proposed bill, lawmakers are making ‘continued attacks’ on public education
The state's teachers union is calling out lawmakers for what they're saying is continued attacks on public education.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Lake Powell is oh so low, but many snow basins in good shape — for now
Lake Powell is now at an historic low. But the state's snow basins are in good shape. KSL Chief Meteorologist says the month of February is make or break for Utah.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
BALANCE OF POWER: Did Utah’s legislature violate the state constitution with its remote school plan?
A law that dictates how Utah schools can switch to online learning raised questions about whether state lawmakers violated the state constitution.5 years ago
