Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

covid 19 utah...
Paul Nelson

Health officials mark one year since COVID-19 arrived in Utah

It has been more than a year since Utahns learned they were not immune from a global pandemic. March marks one year since COVID-19 arrived in Utah.
5 years ago
Weiler...
Cami Mondeaux

After heated Twitter exchange, Utah woman spends day with lawmaker

A Utah woman spent the day with Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, after a heated Twitter exchange insinuated the lawmaker doesn't do his job.
5 years ago
Former president Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Sunday,...
JILL COLVIN Associated Press

Trump calls for GOP unity, repeats falsehood about election loss

The former president told those attending the Conservative Political Action Conference that he is not starting a new party.
5 years ago
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Maeve Reston, CNN

Trump to tell CPAC crowd the ‘incredible journey’ is ‘far from over’

In his first public comments since leaving the White House, Mr. Trump plans to target President Biden on immigration and opening schools.
5 years ago
Heart surgery...
Ryan Meeks

Intermountain Healthcare reflects on the anniversary of COVID-19 in Utah

St. George resident Mark Jorgensen reflected on the anniversary of his becoming the first COVID-19 patient in Utah, at Intermountain Healthcare.
5 years ago
2nd former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment...
DAVE COLLINS Associated Press

2nd former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment

A second former aide said she was sexually harassed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who responded with a statement Saturday saying he never made advances toward her and never intended to be inappropriate.
5 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Gov Cox: J&J vaccine should be available in Utah this week

An FDA committee unanimously recommended an emergency use authorization for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine on Saturday.
5 years ago
Equality Act...
Cami Mondeaux

Church responds to Equality Act, urging for religious freedom protection

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints publicly responded to the Equality Act calling for increased protections for religious institutions. 
6 years ago
The Utah State Board of Education building in Salt Lake City. The Utah School Report Card shows mor...
Cami Mondeaux

Gov. Cox signs resolution encouraging Holocaust education in Utah schools

Gov. Spencer Cox signed a concurrent resolution Thursday that encourages Utah schools to include education on the Holocaust and other genocides.
6 years ago
signature gathering...
Cami Mondeaux & Becky Bruce

Senate bill that undoes part of a signature-gathering compromise could soon pass

The Utah Senate is poised to pass a bill that would allow parties to do away with the signature-gathering method to get a candidate’s name on the ballot.
6 years ago
assault utah transit authority utah infrastructure requests include transportation needs...
John Wojcik

Legislative leaders unveil largest transportation proposal in Utah history

Legislative leaders are unveiling a $2.26 billion spending plan for infrastructure, the largest transportation proposal in state history.
6 years ago
mike lee cpac bill of rights speech...
Becky Bruce

Sen. Mike Lee at CPAC: The left hates the Bill of Rights

Lee warned that the right to assemble, a key protection of the Bill of Rights, has been eroded in the name of safety by US governments.
6 years ago
bail reform Utah 2021 minimum wage...
John Wojcik

Bill aimed at raising minimum wage in Utah put on hold

A bid to raise minimum wage in Utah is being put on hold. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Clare Collard, who argues $7.25 an hour isn’t enough.
6 years ago
cell phone DATA prescription drugs HR7 Utah...
Mary Richards

New bill looks at personal privacy vs police cell phone data searches

Utah lawmakers are working on a bill that tries to limit how police can use your cell phone data in searches and investigations.
6 years ago
Rep John Curtis on bombing in Iran...
Colby Walker

Rep. Curtis on $1.9 trillion relief bill: “This is a very easy no vote”

Utah Rep. John Curtis (R) said he will vote no on Friday for a proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill before the US House.
6 years ago
$1.6 billion in federal spending...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah Democrats propose state tax break for small business PPP loans

House Democrats say they're crafting a bill that would kick back the state income tax small businesses in Utah have to pay on PPP loans.
6 years ago
eviction...
Curt Gresseth

Despite pandemic, no renter should struggle to pay the landlord

If you are a renter and struggling to pay your landlord during the pandemic, federal and state lifelines may help you stay in your home.
6 years ago
Utah department of health pictured, it just launched Healthy Places Index...
Dan Bammes

Bill merging Health and Human Services with UDOH passes committee

A merger of the Utah Department of Health with the Department of Human Services moved a step forward when HB365 passed committee Thursday.
6 years ago
Sen. Mike Lee...
Cami Mondeaux

Sen. Lee’s PROMISE Act would require tech companies to operate without ‘political bias’

The Promoting Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social Media Environment (PROMISE) Act would require platforms to provide access to moderation policies.
6 years ago
Equality Act...
Daniella Diaz and Annie Grayer, CNN

House passes Equality Act aimed at ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

The House has passed the Equality Act with a final vote of 224-206.
6 years ago
utah 2022 legislative session...
Cami Mondeaux

Legislature passes bill prohibiting release of mug shots until conviction

A bill banning the public release of mug shots until the suspect is convicted sailed through the Legislature, heading to the governor for his signature. 
6 years ago
summerfest...
John Wojcik

Plans moving forward for return of Summerfest and other celebrations across Utah

The popular city-wide celebration of Summerfest in Orem is expected to fully return this summer and similar events could reportedly follow suit. 
6 years ago
utah 2022 legislative session...
Mark Jackson

Ban on transgender athletes in Utah girls’ sports stalls

A State Senate Committee did not advance a bill to the full floor of the Utah Senate that would prevent transgender athletes from competing against girls in school sports. 
6 years ago
Bill requiring police training...
Lindsay Aerts

Bill requiring police training sailing through Utah legislature

Bill, HB 0334 requiring police training on how to respond to people with mental health disorders sailing through Utah Legislature.
6 years ago