Kelli Pierce
Furloughed federal workers have to repay unemployment benefits
2,100 federal workers in Utah collected more than $2 million total during the shutdown and now have 45 days to repay. They can appeal.8 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Medicaid replacement bill passes committee despite protests
If passed by the full Senate, the so-called "bridge plan" would expand Medicaid to those earning $12,000 a year. But it also imposes enrollment caps.8 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Governor Herbert doesn’t rule out third term
Utah Governor Gary Herbert isn't ruling out a third term as governor in a change from his previous statements.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
The Olympic exploratory committee would like $15,000,000 please
President of Utah Sports Commission says the money would be spent over the next 12 years for both summer and winter events.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
A hate crimes bill needs some tweaks
Senator Thatcher admits its a balancing act between not including enough groups and adding too many groups for protections.8 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Revamped cold case database aims to help with unsolved cases
The Utah Department of Public Safety has overhauled the Cold Case Database website to help law enforcement solve crimes three years old or older.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Should Utah ban plastic bags? Sen. Jani Iwamoto explains why she says: “Yes”
Senator Jani Iwamoto is considering trying to put through a bill to ban plastic bags in Utah, her third attempt at getting rid of grocery bags.8 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
“Red flag laws” bring gun control controversy to Capitol Hill
"Red flag laws" would allow Utahans to petition for suspension of access to firearms by family members believed to pose a threat to themselves or others.8 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Romney is president of a secret society in Washington
Sen. Mitt Romney has been named president of the Washington Alfalfa Club - a secret society that includes politicians, business leaders, and billionaires.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
Imagine all the legislators living life in peace
Utah's newest Speaker of the House, Brad Wilson, R-Davis Co., wants a kinder, gentler legislature. So he's shaking things up.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
5,000 people sign the #PayOurPolice pledge to restore police retirement benefits
5,000 people have signed the #PayOurPolice pledge, calling on Utah legislators to restore the Public Safety Retirement Program.8 years ago
Colby Walker
New leaders taking over as Utah Legislature opens
The Utah Legislature's 2019 session will open Monday with new faces in several leadership roles. Taxes, education and Medicaid expansion are expected to be among the big issues this year.8 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Jenny Wilson selected as Salt Lake County Mayor
Former congressional candidate and city councilwoman Jenny Wilson will be finishing first term congressman Ben McAdams' term as Salt Lake County Mayor.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Shutdown ends, uncertainty doesn’t for IRS workers in Ogden
Despite the government shutdown seemingly coming to an end for now, IRS workers in Ogden say they aren't celebrating just yet.8 years ago
Colby Walker and Dan Bammes
Sen. Mike Lee reintroduces bill to remove regulations of gun silencers
Senator Mike Lee and five more Republican Senators introduced the Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing Act to eliminate all federal regulations of suppressors.8 years ago
Mary Richards
McAdams: Border wall could be part of shutdown solution
A Utah Congressman has joined other Democrats in offering President Trump a deal-- end the partial government shutdown, then we'll vote on a border wall. Democrat Ben McAdams signed a letter calling for leadership in both parties to vote8 years ago
Mary Richards
Indepth: Utah lawmakers look to tweak referendum processes
After a year of several citizens initiatives making it on the ballot, Utah lawmakers are looking to tweak the process.8 years ago
By ANDREW TAYLOR and ALAN FRAM, Associated Press
Talks start as Senate rejects 2 plans for ending shutdown
A splintered Senate voted down competing Democratic and Republican plans for ending the 35-day partial government shutdown, but the twin setbacks prompted a burst of bipartisan talks aimed at temporarily halting the longest-ever closure of federal agencies and the damage it's inflicting around the country.8 years ago
By ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY, Associated Press
Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Roger Stone, a confidant of President Donald Trump, was arrested Friday morning in the special counsel's Russia investigation and was charged with lying to Congress and obstructing the probe. The seven-count indictment against Stone, a self-proclaimed "dirty trickster," is the first criminal case in months from special counsel Robert Mueller.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake based company donates funding for national parks
A new partnership is going to let some of the busiest national parks in Utah stay open, for now, while the federal government shutdown continues to trudge on.8 years ago
Mary Richards and Matthew Brooks
Your view of medical marijuana depends on your age, politics and religion
Utahns are split over whether the Legislature had a better solution on medical marijuana than the Proposition 2 passed by voters in November. A new poll shows 39 percent of Utahns say the legislative rewrite is better than Prop 2. Thirty-four percent say there’s no difference and 11 percent don’t know. The poll was conducted […]8 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah lawmakers look to clear the air with pilot program
SALT LAKE CITY – Some Utah lawmakers want to start a $1 million pilot program that would provide free train tickets during bad air days. Salt Lake City State Representative Joel Briscoe says the program, which private companies could donate to, would also pay for public education campaigns to encourage people to work from home […]8 years ago
Mark Jackson
Police announce arrest in a fatal hit-and-run crash
Investigators say 36-year-old Sotero Valerio Torres faces charges of hitting the 72-year-old victim at an intersection near 400 South 1033 West about 6 p.m. Tuesday.8 years ago
