Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

property taxes...
Britt Johnson

Property taxes keep going up, how can we combat that?

If you've seen your property taxes getting higher and higher, you're not alone. Homeowners across the state are feeling the pinch.
3 years ago
the ogden river is shown, controlled releases prevented ogden river flooding this weekend...
Michael Camit

Legislation to protect the green around Utah’s rivers is here

The Riparian Corridor Bill aims to help Utah's rivers remain beautiful, especially riparian areas where the water meets our favorite trails.
3 years ago
State, city, and legislative leaders joined the Bees owners, the Larry H. Miller Group, for a cerem...
Lindsay Aerts

Ground broken on new Salt Lake Bees Stadium and South Jordan downtown

State, city, and legislative leaders joined the Bees owners, the Larry H. Miller Group, for a ceremonial stadium groundbreaking Thursday.
3 years ago
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the war between Israel and Hamas after meeting Israeli Prim...
Kayla Tausche, Kevin Liptak and Betsy Klein, CNN

Biden makes the case for wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine in primetime address

President Joe Biden tied the wars in Ukraine and Israel together, making the case that the United States must support fellow democracies facing existential threats from autocratic enemies.
3 years ago
Boy holding a cell phone in two hands. Utah has proposed some options for how social media companie...
Kristine Weller

Utah releases guidelines for social media age verification

The Utah Division of Consumer Protection released some options social media companies can use for the age verification process.
3 years ago
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is preparing to arrive to the 2024 Olympic games in Paris....
Bridger Beal-Cvetko

Cox calls House GOP speaker battle an ’embarrassment’ to country and party

Given the ongoing crises around the world, the Utah governor said a "sense of urgency" should be driving House lawmakers to find a solution.
3 years ago
Water levels are pictured in the Great Salt Lake -- SALT LAKE CITY--- The Utah Division of Forestry...
Adam Small

Water leaders propose new ground rules for Great Salt Lake lithium extractors

The Great Salt Lake has had lithium for quite some time but hasn't really garnered attention until a few years ago.
3 years ago
Image of former Rep. Ben McAdams, who said that the search for a new Speaker of the House must incl...
Simone Seikaly

Former Rep. Ben McAdams on electing a new speaker

McAdams believes a successful candidate for House speaker will listen to and work with Republicans and Democrats.
3 years ago
Elk roam....
Sydnee Gonzalez

Utah’s attempts to dismiss Ute Tribe’s lawsuit a continuation of ongoing discrimination, tribe says

The Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation says the state's motions to dismiss its lawsuit regarding the sale of Tabby Mountain are part of ongoing racism and discrimination against the tribe.
3 years ago
FILE: An electronic billboard on I-15 near 600 South in Salt Lake City. A bit further south, in Ore...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Orem citizens petition to improve night safety, reduce light pollution

Supporters say they've gathered hundreds of signatures, and expect to gather more. They also say that the mayor is already on board.
3 years ago
People outside of the St. George food bank. Gov. Spencer Cox signs executive order on service and v...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

Gov. Cox signs executive order on service and volunteerism

Gov. Cox signed two new executive orders to promote service and volunteerism statewide, saying they both reflect Utah culture.
3 years ago
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (back L) greets President Joe Biden upon his arrival at Te...
Betsy Klein, Kayla Tausche and MJ Lee, CNN

Hospital blast looms over Biden’s complicated diplomatic mission to Israel

President Joe Biden has made remarks from Tel Aviv this morning amid the tensions is the area.
3 years ago
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) listens as the lawmakers cast their votes as the House of Representativ...
By Jeremy Herb, Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer and Haley Talbot, CNN

Jim Jordan loses first vote for House speaker amid GOP defections

Jordan is currently short of the votes he needs to be elected speaker, even after the Ohio Republican picked up key support from holdouts on Monday.
3 years ago
Curt Gresseth

Did inflation drop you out of the middle class? Expert money saver offers tips.

For a family of four in Utah making at least $68,000 is where middle class begins.
3 years ago
US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announc...
Jennifer Hansler, Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee and Kayla Tausche, CNN

President Joe Biden will visit Israel in high-stakes trip

US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in the early hours of Tuesday in Tel Aviv.
3 years ago
construction season is not over...
Don Brinkerhoff

It may be October, but construction season isn’t over

It’s mid-October, but don't think that means construction season is over. UDOT is working on and has a few projects planned.
3 years ago
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, speaks Sunday from Israel where he is visiting with a bipartisan group of...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko

Hamas, not Israel to blame for deaths in Gaza, Mitt Romney says while visiting Tel Aviv

Hamas is to blame for casualties amid the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Sen. Mitt Romney said Sunday while visiting Israel with a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
3 years ago
flag of israel on the state capitol...
SHELBY LOFTON, KELSEY MONTERO, AND MICHAEL HOUCK

Utah Israel community hosts vigil for victims of Be’eri massacre at state capitol

On Sunday night, local Israelis and community members lighted candles in memory of the more than 100 Israeli citizens killed at what is being called Israel’s “ground zero.”
3 years ago
Former Vice President Mike Pence, seen here on September 15, has run up debt in his bid for the Whi...
Fredreka Schouten and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

Pence and other long-shot GOP candidates face financial warning signs as 2024 approaches

Former Vice President Mike Pence has run up debt in his bid for the White House, according to figures released by his campaign.
3 years ago
Image of Heidi Balderree, who won the special election to replace Sen. Jake Anderegg. (Heidi Balder...
Clayre Scott

Heidi Balderree discusses plans as Utah’s newest senator

As session Utah's 2024 legislative session approaches, Balderree said she will be focused on items like transportation and education. 
3 years ago
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) returns to a House Republican caucus meeting at the Longworth House Office B...
Clare Foran and Jeremy Herb, CNN

House GOP picks Jim Jordan as speaker nominee amid leadership crisis

There are already signs Jordan will encounter resistance as several lawmakers have said they would not vote for him.
3 years ago
Flash floods could appear in Southern Utah on Sunday and Monday. The Virgin River flows through thr...
Emma Keddington

Future legislation could protect the green around Utah’s rivers

Riparian zones are the lush, green areas around Utah's rivers. These areas are the most important and heavily used wildlife habitat in Utah.
3 years ago
great salt lake shoreline...
Ben Winslow

What the Utah legislature has planned to help the Great Salt Lake

More legislation is coming to help save the Great Salt Lake before it triggers a significant ecological crisis for Utah.
3 years ago
Image of Heidi Balderree, who won the special election to replace Sen. Jake Anderegg. (Heidi Balder...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

Heidi Balderree elected to Utah Senate in District 22

Utah delegates elected Heidi Balderree to replace Senator Jake Anderegg in Senate District 22.
3 years ago