Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Utah Board of Education unanimously votes to censure Cline...
Aimee Cobabe

Utah Board of Education unanimously votes to censure Natalie Cline

The Utah State Board of Education has unanimously voted to request Natalie Cline resign. With this vote, the board has officially censured her.
2 years ago
The IRS is writing checks for smaller tax refunds this year, but a Utah expert says it's still earl...
Curt Gresseth

Tax refunds are about 30% smaller than last year — but it’s early

The IRS is writing checks for smaller tax refunds this year, but it's still early in the tax season.
2 years ago
Utah State Board of Education Department...
Simone Seikaly

Utah Education Board member responds to critics ahead of meeting

Natalie Cline, the subject of a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, says she hasn't had time to prepare a defense.
2 years ago
Dow...
Curt Gresseth

Dow closes down more than 500 points

The Dow dropped more than 750 points before closing down 525 points as inflation numbers rose higher than economists were anticipating.
2 years ago
Peter Johnston

Utah’s House delegation all vote to impeach Biden cabinet official

With the help of the Utah delegation, this is the first impeachment of a sitting cabinet official since 1876. It passed by a single vote.
2 years ago
FILE: The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Advocates for parents of ...
Adam Small

Utah Taxpayers Association backs change to voter initiative process

Right now, a simple majority, or 50% of voters, must approve such changes. HB284 would require 60% of voters to approve.
2 years ago
kids play at a child care center in utah...
Allessandra Harris

Bill to expand child care options in Utah moves forward to Senate

The bill's sponsor, Sen. Luz Escamilla said most Utah residents live in a child care desert, with no options within 5 miles of them.
2 years ago
A Utah House committee has voted in favor of a bill that would remove the option for cities to use ...
Adam Small

State lawmakers vote to advance bill that would end ranked choice voting in Utah

Bill proponents say ranked choice voting is confusing, and affects voter confidence. But some city leaders say the method is popular.
2 years ago
romney lee recognize biden president-elect, Senators Lee and Romney weigh in on the passage of the ...
Adam Small, Peter Johnston

Utah Senators divided as U.S. Senate passes aid for Ukraine, Israel

Sen. Mitch Romney and Sen. Mike Lee remain divided on passing a $95 billion package that provides aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
2 years ago
A judge has blocked the Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act, Utah's social media law that wou...
Brian Fung, CNN

Federal judge blocks Ohio law regulating kids’ access to social media

The blocking of the law highlights the many legal hurdles facing calls to ban social media for young Americans.
2 years ago
FILE: Mountain View Elementary coach and teacher Katelyn Bradley instructs students during a team p...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Committee advances bill preventing Utah public teachers, staff from expressing political opinions

Draper Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist said HB303 reassures parents that kids are only being taught the curriculum. Opponents say the bill's vague language is problematic.
2 years ago
US capitol...
Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN

Senate passes $95 billion package with aid for Ukraine and Israel, setting up showdown with the House

The package, passed early Tuesday morning includes billions of dollars to support Ukraine and for security assistance for Israel.
2 years ago
utah capitol pictured, a new law centers adoption legal expenses open records utah...
Aimee Cobabe

Adoption revision bill would make it easier to adopt in Utah

Utah lawmakers proposing changes to adoption laws that could significantly reduce legal expenses for families looking to adopt.
2 years ago
"Unusual transportation" like Jet levs are just one of many unregistered vehicles that Utah lawmake...
Britt Johnson

Unusual transportation would require registration says possible new legislation

Newly proposed legislation would require registration for unusual transportation like snowdogs, kei trucks, and e-foils
2 years ago
FILE: Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, presides over the Senate at the Capitol in Salt Lake...
Adam Small

Utah lawmakers advance bill that seeks water sources outside state lines

The bill would create a Water District Water Development Council, which would be charged with looking for new Utah water sources.
2 years ago
utah senate shown...
Peter Johnston

New bill could bolster commercial real estate transparency

A new bill would improve transparency in the way commercial property taxes are set.
2 years ago
The 2022 US Transgender Survey offers insights into the lives and experiences of transgender Americ...
Chandelis Duster, CNN

Largest survey of transgender people in the US reveals key insights at a time when trans rights are under attack

Results from the largest survey of transgender people in the United States reveal key insights into their lives and experiences.
2 years ago
The Senate is working through the weekend on a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for U...
Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Ted Barrett, CNN

Senate moves one step closer to passing foreign aid package with key vote

The Senate on Sunday moved one step closer to passing a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine and Israel with a key vote to advance the package.
2 years ago
President Joe Biden speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2...
Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN

Biden’s allies can’t agree on how to combat questions about his age and memory

How damaging are all the renewed questions about President Biden's age and mental acuity going to be for voters?
2 years ago
Great Salt Lake shore...
Adam Small

Bill aimed at Great Salt Lake mineral extraction unanimously passes Utah House committee following heated discussion

The bill aims to have companies who are major water users in the Great Salt Lake Basin, follow similar rules and restrictions that have been placed on other users.
2 years ago
Front license plates Black Utah license plate with registration stickers...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Could this bill be the end of registration stickers on Utah license plates?

A proposed bill would eliminate registration stickers all highway license plates in Utah in order to offer a month-to-month registration plan.
2 years ago
utah lawmakers shown, a new resolution wants to address the natalie cline controversy...
LINDSAY AERTS AND LARRY D. CURTIS, KSL TV

Utah House opens resolution to address actions of education board member Natalie Cline

The House voted unanimously to open a bill file titled “Resolution to Address State School Board Member Natalie Cline.”
2 years ago
NIL contracts hearing...
Adam Small

Bill to block public access to NIL contracts advances in Utah Legislature

Rep. Jordan Teuscher says student-athlete NIL contracts should stay private because they don't involve government entities.
2 years ago
us-mexico border in arizona, which rep john curtis just visited...
Britt Johnson

Rep. John Curtis shocked by conditions at the US-Mexico border

Utah Rep. John Curtis visited the US-Mexico border in Arizona and said he was shocked to see how much control the cartels have there.
2 years ago