Mark Jones
Gov. Cox signs bill that will limit abortions around the state
A bill that will close abortion clinics in Utah was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Spencer Cox.3 years ago
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune
Farmers are skeptical about participating in water leasing to save the Great Salt Lake
Like a lot of farmers, Harris doesn’t want to see the Great Salt Lake’s demise. But he’s skeptical he can help.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
FrontRunner may get federal money for more double tracking
Frontrunner expansion and a mid-valley bus rapid transit are projects included in President Biden's newly proposed budget.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dems and Republicans uniting to protect kids from social media, Utah congressman says
Utah Rep. Chris Stewart is leading the national push to protect children from what they say is the negative effects of social media. His bill is uniting both Democrats and Republicans in Washington, D.C.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah Gov. signs 278 bills into law, more on the way
Gov. Cox has until March 23rd, 20 days from the last day of the session, to sign bills or they automatically become law.3 years ago
Oren Liebermann, CNN
Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea after intercept
This is the first time Russian and US military aircraft have come into direct contact since Russia invaded Ukraine over a year ago.3 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Utah Royals returning to Utah with policy assuring abortion for players
In a statement to KSL, the Utah Royals said they have a policy to cover any medical procedure that is not provided in the state of Utah.3 years ago
CNN
Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Africa later this month
Originally Published: 13 MAR 23 06:51 ET Updated: 13 MAR 23 07:51 ET By Jasmine Wright, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Africa later this month, her office announced Monday, becoming the most senior Biden administration official to visit the continent. Her trip comes as the administration seeks to bolster its […]3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah company named in Connecticut ghost gun lawsuit
AR Industries, based out of Orem, was named along with three other companies in a lawsuit over Connecticut's ghost gun ban.3 years ago
KEN SWEET, CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press
US government moves to stop potential banking crisis spurred by Silicon Valley Bank
The announcement came amid fears that the factors that caused the Santa Clara, California-based bank to fail could spread.3 years ago
Steve Contorno, Jeff Zeleny and Kit Maher, CNN
DeSantis moves his presidential ambitions into the open with Iowa visit
(CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his first appearance in Iowa on Friday, an unmistakable flirtation for a top-tier Republican presidential contender that brings his expected bid for the White House a step closer to reality. Though DeSantis doesn’t plan to make a formal announcement on his political future until May or June, the Iowa visit, followed by […]3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah gun expert talks about fatal police shooting of ‘sovereign citizen’
A Utah gun expert discusses a recent fatal police shooting and what to do if you are driving with a gun and are pulled over by police.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Former Juab County Clerk under investigation for potential misconduct
The lieutenant governor's office said the suspected misconduct happened before the former clerk's term was over in 2022.3 years ago
Sean Lyngaas, CNN
Capitol Hill data breach more ‘extensive’ than previously known
(CNN) — A sweeping cybersecurity breach of congressional members’ private information was more extensive than previously known and affects not only House lawmakers and their staff but also Senate employees. The Senate sergeant-at-arms alerted Senate staff about the breach Thursday in an email obtained by CNN. The compromised data is “extensive,” and includes sensitive data such as […]3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah lawmakers pass over 100 education-related bills, USBE member says it’s ‘too many’
A total of 116 education-related bills were passed during the legislative session. Some members of the Utah State Board of Education says that's too many.3 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Curtis co-sponsors bill to regulate climbing on federal land
The act aims to make climbing an activity that can coexist with the natural world without harming it.3 years ago
Peter Johnston
Disability services list will not see any relief due to failed bill
Contextually, 4,500 people are on the waitlist for state disability services. State representative and bill sponsor, Rep. Ray Ward said Utah can do a lot better at shrinking that list each year.3 years ago
Jeremy Diamond and Betsy Klein, CNN
Biden to propose cutting the deficits by nearly $3 trillion
(CNN) — President Joe Biden will propose cutting the deficits by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade in his budget blueprint, the White House announced on Wednesday. “The president’s budget, which we will release tomorrow, will cut the deficit by nearly $3 trillion over the next 10 years. That’s nearly a $6 trillion difference […]3 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Utah farmers gain more flexibility with water rights under proposed bill
H.B.33 incentivizes farmers to save, one official said, by trying to eradicate the "use it or lose it" mentality about Utah water rights.3 years ago
Jeremy Diamond and Brian Fung, CNN
The Biden administration is shifting its approach to TikTok
Biden has endorsed a bill introduced this week designed to strengthen the U.S. response to information threats posed by social media.3 years ago
Carter Williams
Group calls for Cox to veto Utah bill that opens door for year-round cougar hunting
The cougar hunting bill also calls for a study of pre-charged pneumatic air rifles in hunting, among other changes.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Romney and bipartisan RESTRICT Act aiming for TikTok information safety
With the RESTRICT Act, Romney wants more federal attention paid to social media threats potentially posed by TikTok and others.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Group files paperwork for referendum on new state flag
A group of individuals filed paperwork Monday with the Lt. Governor's Office for a referendum on the new state flag. If enough signatures are collected the issue will be on the ballot of the next general election.3 years ago
