By LISA MASCARO, MATTHEW DALY and CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press
Senate approves bill to keep government running into 2019
The Senate approved legislation Wednesday to temporarily fund the government, a key step toward averting a government shutdown after President Donald Trump backed off his demand for money for a border wall with Mexico.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Government shutdown unlikely, Rep. Chris Stewart says
Rep. Chris Stewart says that a partial government shutdown is unlikely. He is convinced that Democrats and Republicans will reach a compromise.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
The Affordable Care Act has been declared unconstitutional. What does that mean for people who need it?
A Texas federal judge has ruled that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. What does this mean for the people who rely on it?8 years ago
Mark Oliver
7-year-old Guatemalan child dies trying to cross into America
7-year-old Jakelin Caal Maquin died while in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol, sparking a nation-wide debate over immigration.8 years ago
Associated Press
White House digs in on border wall demand, risking shutdown
The White House on Sunday pushed the federal government closer to the brink of a partial shutdown later this week, digging in on its demand for $5 billion to build a border wall as congressional Democrats stood firm against it.8 years ago
Associated Press
Hatch says he regrets ‘irresponsible’ Trump remarks
Orrin Hatch is backtracking after saying this week that he wasn’t concerned that prosecutors have implicated President Donald Trump in a crime.8 years ago
Adam Mason
Former VP Joe Biden says his family convinced him to run with Obama
Former VP Joe Biden says he initially refused to run with then-presidential candidate Barack Obama a decade ago, but his family convinced him to.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Lawmaker calls for a new Utah state flag
Rep. Steve Handy says he is going to push a bill to get rid of the Utah state flag and replace it with a new design.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Herriman City Council accuses Mayor David Watts of misusing funds
Herriman City Council has called on Mayor David Watts to resign after it took him more than six months to repay over $1,000 in undocumented expenses.8 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic
OPINION: City Council’s salary increase will help open access to democracy for everyone
Despite all the controversy over Salt Lake City Council's decision to increase their own salaries, Debbie Dujanovic says she's just not bothered by it.8 years ago
Dave Noriega
OPINION: City Council’s claim that they gave themselves a $10k pay raise for “access to democracy” doesn’t hold up
Salt Lake City Council says they gave themselves a 37% pay raise to open up "access to democracy", but Dave Noriega's not convinced.8 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah to have strictest drunk driving laws in the nation by the end of the month
In just a couple of weeks, the nation's strictest drunk driving laws will be taking effect here in Utah lowering the allowable blood alcohol level to .058 years ago
Mark Oliver
No way to know if $100 million spent fighting homelessness has had any effect, audit says
There is no way to know if the $100 million Utah put toward fighting homelessness is having any effect, a new audit says.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
The BLM sells almost record number of Utah public lands for oil and gas exploration
The Bureau of Land Management sale of public lands comes as part of the directed consolidation of oil and gas lease sales on a state-wide level instead district by district and totaled 154,212 acres.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
The Salt Lake City Council says they need more diversity, so they gave themselves a pay raise
Long-time opponent of accepting a pay raise, Charlie Luke, cited the pay gap between the Mayor and council members as to why he changed his mind and voted for the nearly $10,000 a year pay raise.8 years ago
By JIM MUSTIAN and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen faces possible jail sentence
Michael Cohen, a lawyer who made his career protecting President Donald Trump, is set to learn Wednesday whether his decision to cooperate with federal investigators will lessen his punishment for crimes.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Senator Hatch scheduled to say farewell on Senate floor
WASHINGTON D.C. – It’s a farewell speech 42 years in the making. Orrin Hatch, the longest serving Republican senator in U.S. history, is saying goodbye on the Senate floor today. The very first bill Orrin Hatch put forward happened in 1978. It was called the Sunset Act, and according to the Library of Congress, it […]8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Concrete beam for Lehi overpass may cause traffic problems on Wednesday
UDOT is hoping to install the largest precast concrete beam in the state’s history Wednesday morning during commute.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Races for mayor getting crowded in Utah’s capital city, county
People are lining up to be the next mayor, of both Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County, in an increasingly-crowded race.8 years ago
Mary Richards
Senator Hatch says President Trump is being targeted
Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is defending President Trump against new accusations he paid hush money to cover up his affairs.8 years ago
Dave Noriega
ANALYSIS: We need to put limits on how much money politicians can raise
Mia Love and Ben McAdams' race for the 4th congressional district cost $11 million. Dave Noriega says it's proof we need campaign finance reform.8 years ago
Heather Kelly
Mia Love isn’t happy with Washington leadership
Rep. Mia Love is offering a candid opinion about her time in Congress, as well as what she sees as Republican leadership failures.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Senator Hatch leaves mark on sitting Supreme Court
“I don’t think anyone has been as impactful as Senator Hatch on the current Supreme Court,” says former federal judge, Paul Cassell8 years ago
