Adam Small
Utah gets approval to ban soda purchases with SNAP funds
State lawmakers passed a bill earlier this year to ban soda purchases with SNAP funds, but the bill hinged on the federal government signing off on the waiver since SNAP is a federal program.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson
Utah, 26 other states file suit against 23andMe over sale of genetic data without consumer consent
The possible sale of genetic data was introduced after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began exploring the sale of its data.1 year ago
Becky Bruce
Inside Sources: Utah congressman says DOGE can still be effective
Rep. Blake Moore, R-UT, is co-leader of the House DOGE caucus and said they'll keep looking for cost-cutting measures.1 year ago
Amie Schaeffer
Inside Sources: Utah lawmakers challenge AI moratorium in Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Many lawmakers are concerned about a 10-year moratorium on state-level artificial intelligence regulation included in the “Big Beautiful Bill."1 year ago
Mary Culbertson, KSL TV
State seeks warrant for execution by firing squad after Ralph Menzies ruled competent
Utah officials filed a motion on Monday requesting that execution proceedings for Ralph Menzies resume.1 year ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Rep. Moore: ‘Most everybody knew Elon was exaggerating … right?’
Amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Utah Rep. Blake Moore believes the mission of DOGE can still move forward.1 year ago
Yesica Fisch, Associated Press
Israeli forces halt Gaza-bound aid boat and detain Greta Thunberg and other activists
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said the activists had been “kidnapped by Israeli forces.” Israel’s Foreign Ministry called the voyage a public relations stunt.1 year ago
Eric Thayer, Morgan Lee and Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor’s objections
The National Guard troops were deployed after a second day of clashes between protesters and federal immigration authorities.1 year ago
CARLYSLE PRICE
Lyman files new lawsuit against Lt. Gov. over voter registration information
Former Utah Rep. Phil Lyman has filed a lawsuit against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson in his latest effort to obtain state voter information following a lost candidacy.1 year ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Deportation talk prompting some to prepare for possible return to Mexico
President Donald Trump's focus on deportation has prompted plenty of handwringing in the community and among their advocates.1 year ago
Associated Press
US charges Kilmar Abrego Garcia with transporting illegal immigrants into the country
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been charged with in the United States with transporting illegal immigrants into the country, nearly three months after the Trump administration mistakenly deported him to his native El Salvador.1 year ago
MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press
Trump threatens to cut Musk’s government contracts as public feud escalates
Trump suggests he could use the U.S. government to hurt Musk financially.1 year ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Utah social service providers scramble to help youth impacted by Job Corps closure
Social service providers say they're working to help students being displaced as the result of Job Corps, an education and job training center in Davis County, shutting down.1 year ago
CHRIS MEGERIAN and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press
Trump announces travel ban affecting a dozen countries set to go into effect Monday
The travel ban issued Wednesday is a repeat of an order of his first administration that led to widespread confusion at airports.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Cox picks former Sean Reyes staffer to lead new public records office
Gov. Spencer Cox appoints former former Reyes staffer to lead new Government Records Office, replacing the former seven-member panel handling public records disputes.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV |
GOP lawmaker threatens ‘significant legislation’ after Mammoth, Jazz celebrate Pride month
Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, has taken issue with Utah Jazz/Utah Mammoth pro-Pride social media messages saying that "Utahns overwhelmingly don't support pride month."1 year ago
Associated Press
Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts
President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won't bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Brian King elected chair of Utah Democratic Party
Brian King, 2024 gubernatorial candidate and former Utah State Representative, was elected as chair of the Utah Democratic Party, the organization announced Saturday.1 year ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
‘Absolutely devastating’: Clearfield Job Corps training program among 99 to be shuttered
On hearing the news that the federal Job Corps program in Clearfield will be one of nearly 100 around the country shutting its doors, Adrian Asencio's reaction was intense and immediate.1 year ago
Associated Press
Federal officials to vet social media accounts of visa applicants heading to Harvard
Federal officials are set to start reviewing the social media accounts of visa applicants who plan to attend, work at or visit Harvard University.1 year ago
DANIEL WOODRUFF
Utahns react to Supreme Court decision on humanitarian parole
Utahns are reacting to a U.S. Supreme Court decision paving the way for the Trump administration to take away protections for migrants who came to the country under humanitarian parole.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla and Andy Cupp
Utah Democratic Party organizing convention this weekend
Delegates will cast votes for the Utah Democratic Party chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Utah lawmakers won’t revisit pause on gender care for minors after report finds positive outcomes
Republican lawmakers in Utah say they don't plan to revisit a moratorium on gender-related care for minors even after a report found such care leads to "positive outcomes."1 year ago
