Simone Seikaly
“Work on what matters to America,” says Cox in State of the State
Assuring that kids and grandkids aren't priced out of Utah was among the governor's biggest priorities in his State of the State.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Disability assistance workers in Utah, and the disabled, suffering from lack of funding
Advocates for the disabled in Utah say a lack of state funding is badly impacting people in need. And long-term care centers can’t find enough people to fill the jobs.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
“Not unexpected” said Dr. Dunn after mask mandates in Utah shot down
Exec. director at Salt Lake County Health, Dr. Angela Dunn discusses repealing mask mandates in Utah and the importance of face masks in public.5 years ago
Amy Simonson, CNN
Florida bill to shield people from feeling ‘discomfort’ over historic actions by their race, nationality or gender approved by Senate committee
A bill that would prohibit Florida's public schools from making people feel "discomfort" or "guilt" based on their race received its first approval.5 years ago
Jessica Lowell and Paul Nelson
Sen. President Adams says he’s safe to return to work after positive COVID test
Sen. Stuart Adams said there was a miscommunication about one of his rapid COVID tests, after a positive test and quarantine period last week.5 years ago
LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
Voting bill blocked by GOP filibuster, Dems try rules change
The vote was expected, but is still a setback for President Joe Biden and his party after a raw, emotional debate.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents
Trump’s attorneys had asked the Supreme Court to reverse rulings by the federal appeals court in Washington and block the release of the records.5 years ago
Dan Bammes, Lindsay Aerts
Confusion over Senate President’s COVID-19 status
Utah Senate President opened the legislative session saying he'd tested negative for COVID-19, although his tests did not yield this result.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
House Republicans hold off on vote that could overturn mask order
SALT LAKE CITY — House Republicans say they will not take up the resolution Wednesday that will end Salt Lake County’s mask mandate. They still want to discuss the issue further. KSL NewsRadio’s Lindsay Aerts received information about a new development in the legislature. The House of Representatives Majority Caucus seem to be […]5 years ago
The Associated Press
Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection issued subpoenas Tuesday to Rudy Giuliani.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Bill would create exemptions under stalking laws, concerns raised
Relaxing stalking laws is a bill that is being discussed on Capitol Hill.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Great Salt Lake could use your help now, says expert
The Great Salt Lake is an essential stopover for migrating birds and a financial driver of the state economy, but it is suffering historic water lows amid a drought. The good news, says a water-conservation expert, is residents and legislators have the tools needed to raise the water levels of the lake back again.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts, Aimee Cobabe, Eliza Craig and Becky Bruce
Legislature one step closer to overturning mask mandate
A joint resolution filed in the Utah Legislature could overturn the mask mandate in Salt Lake County after passing in the Senate. The House votes next.5 years ago
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com
Bills, bills, bills: Could legalized psychedelics come out of the legislative session?
One lawmaker wants to take steps towards legalizing psychedelics such as "magic mushrooms" for medical use.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Utah legislature starts its work with base budgets
The Utah legislature has seven base budgets to pass as it begins its six-week general session which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 18.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Bill aims to protect healthcare workers from violent patients
One of the bills up for discussion at the 2022 Utah legislative session is one that would penalties on violent patients assaulting healthcare workers.5 years ago
Martha Harris
Bill would guarantee paid leave for parents who suffer miscarriage or stillbirth
If a law passes this upcoming legislative session, some expecting parents would be guaranteed leave time after a miscarriage or still birth.5 years ago
AP
On MLK Day, Yellen says US economy is unfair to Black people
The U.S. economy “has never worked fairly for Black Americans... for any American of color,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
This is why prescription drugs cost so much
An advocate for transparency in the pharmaceutical industry explains how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which are charged with negotiating better drug prices for consumers, are pocketing the discounts for themselves and becoming Fortune 15 companies.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah lawmakers planning on a blended, virtual legislative session for 2022
Sen. President Stuart Adams said the Utah 2022 legislative session, beginning next week, will be much like last year's, with options for participation.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
Utah Senate President tests positive for COVID-19
Utah's Senate President Stuart Adams has tested positive for COVID-19, making this the second time he has had the virus.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Salt Lake County Council members facing pressure, threats over vote on mask mandate
The pressure and threats come one day before a vote by the Salt Lake County Council to overturn an existing indoor mask mandate.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
New York City can learn from Utah about crime, says Davis County attorney
Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings said the new Manhattan District attorney crime strategy to to stop prosecuting low-level offenses can lead to an escalation in more serious crime and cites Utah as an example5 years ago
