Paul Nelson
Dixie State name change bill to be heard by Senate after student protest
The Utah House approved HB278 but the name change bill has stalled in the senate. A student protest has prompted senators to act.6 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Treatment center, Turn-About Ranch, responds with statement
A treatment center in Utah is facing a lawsuit from a Colorado woman. She is suing the Turn-About Ranch in Escalante, Utah.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Senator Romney pushes for a $10 federal minimum wage
Utah is one of 19 states still paying workers a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, but Senator Mitt Romney wants to see it raised to $10.6 years ago
Dan Bammes
Bill to improve security at Utah State Capitol moves ahead
A bill to add security resources to help protect the state capitol complex in Utah, as well as those who work there, passed out of committee this week.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah’s governor more optimistic than DC on return to normal as Utahns weigh in
Nearly half of Utahns think it will be at least a year before we return to normal in the COVID-19 pandemic. But Utah’s governor is more optimistic.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Lawmaker discusses her bill to bar transgender athletes from girls’ sports
The sponsor of a bill to bar transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports in Utah explains her views and what may change in the bill on Live Mic with Lee.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Advocates oppose bill restricting transgender athletes in Utah sports
Advocates for the LGBTQ community oppose a bill that would bar transgender girls from participating in girls' sports in Utah.6 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Sen. Lee “inclined to support” Merrick Garland as AG
Amanda Dickson had the chance to ask Senator Mike Lee whether he would support the nomination of Merrick Garland as Attorney General. Listen here.6 years ago
John Wojcik
New bill would prevent government agencies from requiring workers to get vaccinated
A new bill, sponsored by Rep. Robert Spendlove, would stop government agencies from requiring that employees receive a COVID-19 vaccination.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Lawmakers report tax bills passed this session give $100 million in relief to Utahns
Lawmakers say several tax relief bills have passed which will put $100 million back into the pockets of people who need it.6 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: Understanding QAnon as folklore
Amanda Dickson writes, "I first heard about QAnon from someone I love who believes in Q. It was unsettling, to say the least, to listen to her."6 years ago
KSL Newsradio staff
Bail reform becomes legislative spotlight in Utah once again
Three county attorneys in Utah say that bail reform passed in 2020 is working, but a replacement bill is gaining steam.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Hundreds of snowpeople at the Utah Capitol with climate change plea
Organizers are asking Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) to help them "put a price on carbon," which they say is a path toward climate change.6 years ago
KSL Newsradio staff
Poll: Most Utahns wouldn’t change name of Dixie State University
The poll comes at the same time that the Utah House of Representatives passed a bill that starts the name-change process.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Gov. Cox says Utah’s economy still trying to recover from COVID-19
Governor Spencer Cox says the state's economy is still trying to recover from the economic downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
“It’s a fickle business, politics,” says Utah US Attorney of firing
Recently fired by President Joe Biden, US Attorney for Utah John Huber talks about his time putting criminals behind bars and bringing justice to victims in the state.6 years ago
John Wojcik & Cami Mondeaux
Bill allowing schools to opt out of mask mandate gets favorable recommendation
A new bill, sponsored by Senator Ron Winterton, would give school districts in Utah the option to no longer enforce a mask mandate.6 years ago
Graham Dudley, KSL.com
Utah lawmakers working to make it easier to cancel your gym membership
Utah state Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, wants to make it easier for Utahns to cancel their gym membership.6 years ago
John Wojcik
New poll finds Sens. Romney, Lee approval ratings stayed steady during impeachment trial
A poll shows steady approval ratings for Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, despite casting opposing votes in Trump's impeachment trial.6 years ago
MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer
“Mr. Kitty” goes virtually to Washington over GameStop saga
The social media movement that made a beloved icon of GameStop enthusiast Keith Gill continued to rally behind the YouTube personality known as Roaring Kitty as he testified to Congress on Thursday about his role in last month’s stock frenzy.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Gov. Cox signals he won’t sign bill barring transgender girls from female sports without some changes
Gov. Spencer Cox said he would not the sign the bill seeking to bar transgender girls from female sports into law without some changes to its language first.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah lawmakers look to increase penalties on ‘rioters’
Utah lawmakers are moving to toughen penalties on rioters and draw a clearer distinction for when a protest crosses into a violent riot.6 years ago
Brian Stelter, CNN Business
Here’s why publishers, lawmakers, and tech execs are all monitoring Facebook’s Australian blockade
(CNN) — The eyes of the news industry are trained on Australia right now. What’s happening in the country, regarding proposed regulation to force Big Tech to pay news publishers, will have ramifications all around the world. I spoke with execs on both sides of this issue on Wednesday, and they are all in […]6 years ago
