Michele Rowe
Utah lawmaker fighting COVID-19 makes surprise legislature appearance
A lawmaker who's been fighting COVID-19 surprised his colleagues at the Utah legislature in a virtual appearance, to cheers and applause.5 years ago
John Wojcik
New bill would restrict emergency powers of governor, mayors and health officials’
The emergency powers of Governor Spencer Cox, mayors and health officials' would be restricted under a new bill, although it still awaits final approval.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Expanding background checks on Utah gun sales is shot down again
A Salt Lake City lawmaker is trying once again to pass his bill on expanding background checks on firearms sales in Utah.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Davis County creates new public-order unit
Every police agency in Davis County will participate in a new public order unit, led by the county sheriff's office.5 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
‘Endgame’ bill ending statewide mask mandate, but leave in schools, heads to Senate
The compromised version of an endgame bill within the Utah Legislature that would end the statewide mask mandate passed the House Wednesday.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Bill to add deadline for party switching passes Utah Legislature
The state legislature has passed a bill that will set a deadline for party switching ahead of a primary election.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah lawmakers looking to spend over $1 million to protect Capitol, officials
State lawmakers have agreed to spend more than $1 million on enhanced security measures for Utah’s Capitol.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah delegation on COVID relief bill: “Congress has lost their minds”
As the debate continued, members of the Utah delegation raised their concerns about the COVID relief bill on social media and on the Senate floor.5 years ago
MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press
Law enforcement on alert after plot warning at US Capitol
Law enforcement is on high alert around the U.S. Capitol after intelligence uncovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to storm the iconic building yet again.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah pledges $50 million for homeless relief and affordable housing
The affordable housing money comes from an unexpected jump in one-time and ongoing revenue in the state's coffers.5 years ago
John Wojcik
‘Dixie’ may remain on campus, despite potential name change
One Utah lawmaker believes that the phrase ‘Dixie’ will remain on the Dixie State University campus in some fashion.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah lawmakers approve bill aimed at regulating ‘troubled teen’ centers
Utah’s Legislature has passed a bill that would set more regulations for the state’s various “troubled teen” centers.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Lawmaker proposes bill aimed at helping small business owners deal with PPP taxes
Some small business owners in Utah are getting some unexpected tax bills connected to their use of Payroll Protection Program money from the federal government.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
ERA Utah supporters hold rally at the State Capitol building
Members of ERA Utah said they're frustrated that a joint resolution allowing the state to ratify the ERA, is stuck in the Senate Rules Committee.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Conceal or reveal jail mugshots?
A bill passed by the Utah Senate would hide from public view the mugshots of people who have only been booked into jail but not convicted of their accused crime.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Lawmaker talks dropping concealed carry permit for Utah gun owners
What happens next, now that Utah will no longer require gun owners who carry concealed to have a permit? We asked the lawmaker behind the new law.5 years ago
John Wojcik
New bill would set time limits for police use-of-force investigations
The Utah House supports a bill that would set deadlines for investigations when a police officer injures or kills someone.5 years ago
Mary Richards
When do pandemics end? Utah lawmakers look at metrics for COVID-19 “endgame”
When do pandemics end? That's the question that Utah lawmakers are asking as they're working on a checklist of metrics to lay out what the “endgame” for the COVID-19 pandemic will look like.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah doctors look back on one-year fight against COVID-19
As Utah crosses the one-year anniversary of fighting the coronavirus, doctors and health officials are reflecting on what they’ve learned.5 years ago
Paul LeBlanc, CNN
New York Times: Third woman accuses Cuomo of unwanted advances in 2019
A third woman has accused Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of unwanted advances in 2019, The New York Times reported Monday.5 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Mayor Erin Mendenhall and City Council members remember COVID-19 victims
They lit 146 lanterns to represent the number of covid victims from Salt Lake City. They were placed on the east side of the building5 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Sen. Romney reportedly recovering from weekend fall
Senator Mitt Romney (R) reportedly had an incident where he fell while visiting his grandkids in Boston over the weekend.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Rent assistance on hold as Utah prepares to launch new application
Utahns who need federal rent assistance will have to wait until the state launches its new application process later this month.5 years ago
