Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Utah flag flying in the wind....
Adam Small

Utah bill could make it harder for judges to block laws that appear unconstitutional

A bill known as SB204 could make it harder for a judge to block laws that appear unconstitutional.
1 year ago
With President Donald Trump moving to abolish the Department of Education, how will it affect Utah'...
Devin Oldroyd

How would education in Utah be affected if Department of Education is abolished?

With President Donald Trump moving to abolish the Department of Education, how will it affect Utah's public and higher education systems?
1 year ago
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Simone Seikaly

Kaysville City tells residents why water smells like chlorine

Weber officials recently added water from groundwater wells, which, because of extra processing, created the chlorine smell.
1 year ago
Salt Lake County Jail...
Don Brinkerhoff

Legislation would prevent some jail releases due to overcrowding

A new bill would prevent some inmates from being released, without first seeing a judge, due to jail overcrowding.
1 year ago
A Legacy license plate is pictured in Murray on Dec. 6, 2023. From changes to license plate require...
Adam Small

New bill regarding specialty license plates could cost Utah Historical Society millions in future revenue

The Utah Historical Society could potentially miss out on millions of dollars under a bill focusing on specialty license plates.
1 year ago
utah capitol. A local representative wants Utahns to know more about how their government works bef...
Michael Houck

Lawmaker wants to add American citizenship course to Utah schools

HB381 would require students to pass a course in American constitutional government and citizenship before receiving their high school diploma.
1 year ago
labor union bill passes utah senate...
DANIEL WOODRUFF

No compromise: Utah Senate gives final approval to original version of labor union bill

The Utah Senate gave final approval Thursday to a controversial bill banning collective bargaining for public sector unions.
1 year ago
The House on Fire ruins are pictured in the Shash Jaa Unit of Bears Ears National Monument in San J...
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News

Interior secretary orders review of public lands withdrawals

Review of public lands withdrawals could mean a hard look at national monuments, including Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase
1 year ago
Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini speaks with KSL TV in an interview on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2024. (KS...
Garna Mejia and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV

‘That’s thuggery’; Millcreek mayor demands investigation into ICE agents after traffic stop

After a controversial traffic stop made by ICE agents, Millcreek's city mayor is demanding action.
1 year ago
A new bill sponsored by Rep. Sahara Hayes seeks to add restrictions to political advertisements, sp...
Michelle Lee

Utah lawmaker seeks to make changes to political advertisement restrictions

A new bill sponsored by Rep. Sahara Hayes seeks to add restrictions to political advertisements, specifically the ones on social media.
1 year ago
students watch chemistry demonstration...
Clayre Scott

STARBASE Hill program shuts down due to lack of government funding

The STARBASE Hill program has been shut down due to a lack of funding. This means the end to STEAM, a program that gave students hands on learning in STEM fields.
1 year ago
referee utah...
Adam Small

Bill seeks to protect referees from violence

A committee of Utah lawmakers supported a bill this week aimed at protecting referees from violence at sporting events in the state.
1 year ago
transgender rights rally utah capitol...
Heather Peterson & Devin Oldroyd

Trump signs executive order banning transgender women from women’s sports

President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that would keep transgender females out of women's sports in federally funded schools.
1 year ago
Child care provider Holly Kingston holds her daughter Haisley and talks with Ilse Wilson in the Rot...
Sydney Jezik, Deseret News

Watering Utah’s child care ‘deserts’

Child care in Utah is getting a break this year — and it’s coming from both sides of the political spectrum.
1 year ago
stephanie pitcher, spouse medical debt bill sponsor...
Adam Small

Bill seeks to clear Utahns of their spouses’ medical debts after they die

A lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would absolve Utahns of their spouses' medical debt after their spouse dies.
1 year ago
utah house of representatives. Utah lawmakers are considering multiple amendments to the Utah Const...
Simone Seikaly

On the Hill: Utah Constitutional amendment “secures” Utah electoral votes

Inside Sources hosts Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan speak with Rep. Jason Kyle about a proposal to amend the Utah Constitution.
1 year ago
Good Landlord Program...
Randall Jeppesen

Rent bill sputters out in Utah Legislature

The Utah Rental Housing Association opposed the bill, saying the sponsor hadn't taken their concerns into account.
1 year ago
A Granite School District bus is pictured outside of the Capitol in Salt Lake City, on Tuesday, Feb...
Heather Peterson

Some student absences in Utah likely due to federal immigration policies

Student absences in the Granite School District were up on Monday according to the district. But an official reason wasn't known.
1 year ago
utah capitol. A local representative wants Utahns to know more about how their government works bef...
Adam Small

Bill would allow Utah’s governor to enter Beehive state into interstate fire agreement

SB 30, if passed, would give Utah's governor the authority to enter Utah into the Great Plains Interstate Fire Compact.
1 year ago
Governor candidate Phil Lyman makes a statement with Layne Bangerter at the 3rd District Court in W...
KSL.com

Judge dismisses Phil Lyman’s lawsuit against write-in candidates Richard, Carol Lyman

A Utah judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by former write-in gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman, who accused two candidates with the same last name of taking a payment from Gov. Spencer Cox's campaign to run for office.
1 year ago
Best Friends Animal Society has offered a program to neuter the stray cats of Provo, but the city h...
Eric Cabrera

City officials have denied program to neuter the stray cats of Provo

Best Friends Animal Society has offered a program to neuter the stray cats of Provo, but the city has decided against it.
1 year ago
Utah firefighters listening in on the Senate discussion about HB267...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

Sponsor says changes coming to public labor union bill in Utah Legislature

A bill banning collective bargaining for public unions in Utah advanced again on Capitol Hill.
1 year ago
UN resolution vote...
Simone Seikaly

Sen. Curtis: Trump cuts are in line with what Americans want

Utah Sen. John Curtis said he understands President Trump's motives, but that he expects Trump to act within the law.
1 year ago
FILE - Bitcoin logos are displayed at the Inside Bitcoins conference and trade show on April 7, 201...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

Will Utah soon invest in cryptocurrency?

A bill that would allow the Utah state treasurer to invest public money in cryptocurrency has cleared its first hurdle on Capitol Hill.
1 year ago