DANIEL WOODRUFF, KSL TV
Raise taxes on the rich? Utah lawmakers say no
A long-shot Democratic proposal to raise taxes on those earning $1 million or more was rejected by a Utah Senate committee this week.2 years ago
Becky Bruce
Gov. Cox signs union bill into law, despite protests
Gov. Spencer Cox signed HB267, also known as the union bill, which would ban collective bargaining agreements for government employees.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Utah’s AG addresses concerns about lawsuit that could change Section 504 accommodations
Utah is one of 17 states taking part in a lawsuit looking to change or strike down Section 504.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Lawmaker looks toward Utah Inland Port, other development, to ease Utah housing crunch
Utah Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore looks to the Utah Inland Port for answers to Utah's housing issues.2 years ago
Chris Megerian and MIchelle L. Price
Trump administration begins sweeping layoffs with probationary workers, warns of larger cuts to come
The Trump administration intensified its efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees.2 years ago
Adam Small
Bill helps Utah schools facing influx of English-learning students moves to Senate
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that would help Utah schools address a surge in English-learning students is just one vote away from heading to the governor’s desk. HB42, sponsored by Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, was unanimously passed by a Utah Senate committee Thursday morning. Now it only needs approval from Utah Senate to reach […]2 years ago
Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump’s secretary after a close Senate vote
The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump’s health secretary.2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah bill to expand breast cancer coverage put on hold
A bill that would have eliminated cost-sharing from follow-up breast cancer examinations is now on hold.2 years ago
MATTHEW LEE, WILL WEISSERT and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
Trump upends US Ukraine policy, says he and Putin have agreed to begin war-ending talks
Trump said he spent more than an hour on the phone with Putin and "I think we're on the way to getting peace."2 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
House passes bill requiring parental notification of school therapy discussions
The House approved legislation mandating that parents be notified of the topics discussed in school therapy sessions.2 years ago
David Klepper, Associated Press
Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination. Gabbard was an unconventional pick to oversee and coordinate the country’s 18 different intelligence agencies, given her past comments sympathetic to Russia, a meeting she held with […]2 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Could a 4-day school week be in the works for rural Utah?
A proposed bill would allow some schools to transition to a 4-day school week. The bill's sponsor said the bill would help rural areas.2 years ago
David Crary, Associated Press
Trump won’t block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing
More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move allowing immigration agents to make arrests at houses of worship.2 years ago
Associated Press
Trump pushes for plastic straws, declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work.” Trump signed an executive order Monday, saying: “It’s a ridiculous situation. We’re going back to plastic straws” The move by Trump — who has long railed against paper straws, and whose 2019 […]2 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Privilege tax may be added to the Point of the Mountain
A proposed bill may bring a privilege tax to the Point of the Mountain development.2 years ago
DANIELLA RIVERA
‘You are inviting rapists to Utah’: Survivor urges lawmakers to consider consent bill
Just a small fraction of reported sexual assaults in Utah lead to rape charges filed in court, but year after year, a proposed solution has been met with resistance by lawmakers or ignored entirely on Capitol Hill.2 years ago
Greg Skordas
The ‘great men and women’ of Utah Legislature need to take a step back, says legal analyst
The Utah Legislature is again in session and once again, attempting to increase their already overwhelming power. The 2025 Legislative session is another example of their power grab.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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?2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
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.2 years ago
