Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

The brine shrimp industry is breathing a sigh of relief thanks to the rising water level of the Gre...
Waverly Golden

A new bill surrounding water use and conservation fails to pass first hurdle

Representative Doug Owens is sponsoring a bill that would have redirected conserved water by residents to the Great Salt Lake.
3 years ago
Animal advocates are weighing in on a proposed bill that would make it illegal to leave out food fo...
Kate Davis

Animal advocates speak against bill that would prohibit feeding stray cats

Animal advocates are weighing in on a proposed bill that would make it illegal to leave out food for stray cats overnight.
3 years ago
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Elizabeth Weiler

How do women serving in Utah politics compare to national averages?

Utah lags behind most other states in terms of women running for and serving in elected political roles, however maybe not this year.
3 years ago
Utah capitol -- Utah lawmakers are tackling the high costs of adoption, proposing changes that coul...
Lindsay Aerts

‘No longer a don’t say gay bill’: measure to ban some classroom discussion on sexual orientation, gender identity watered down

A bill to ban Utah's K-3 classrooms from adult-led discussions and instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity is getting watered down.
3 years ago
A new bill in the Utah legsislature titled "Prohibiting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher E...
Lindsay Aerts

Bill to prohibit ‘equity, and inclusivity’ offices in Utah education stalls

Senate Majority Leader Ann Millner, R-Ogden, said the diversity, equity, and inclusion in education issue should be studied.
3 years ago
Saturday, on the Utah Capitol building steps, people will gather together to rally in support of th...
Elizabeth Weiler

Defending Ukrainian freedom rally, tomorrow on Utah’s capitol steps

The organizer said the rally is for all Utahns who would like to recognize the strength and perseverance of the Ukrainian people.
3 years ago
Utah capitol -- Utah lawmakers are tackling the high costs of adoption, proposing changes that coul...
Lindsay Aerts

New draft proposal to amend Utah’s Constitution would fund education before other state needs with income tax

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers are trying strike a deal with education groups to get their support for changing Utah’s income tax earmark for education and some other social services.  Senate leaders involved in those discussions said Thursday they have proposed to the groups language to amend Utah’s Constitution to fund education needs before […]
3 years ago
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church, Sunday, Nov. ...
Mark Jones

Utahn reflects on his experiences at Sunday School taught by President Carter

Mike Mower, of the governor's office, joined Inside Sources Thursday to reflect on his experiences attending Sunday School taught by former President Jimmy Carter.
3 years ago
Rep. Jeffrey D. Steinquist speaks to KSL NewsRadio Thursday at the Utah State Capitol. Photo credit...
Lindsay Aerts

New bill bans adult-led discussion on sexual orientation, gender identity for Utah’s K-3 students

A new bill bans adult-led "discussions or instructions" on sexual orientation and gender identity for Utah's school kids younger than third grade.
3 years ago
a senate committee considering legalizing mushrooms in utah is pictured...
Allessandra Harris

Bill legalizing mushrooms in Utah placed on hold

Legalized mushrooms in Utah won't be a reality, at least for now, after legislators voted to wait for more studies to come out about the drug.
3 years ago
utah capitol pictured, a religious clothing bill just passed the legislature...
Allessandra Harris

Religious clothing for student-athletes bill passes through Utah Legislature

The bill allows student-athletes to wear religious or modest clothing when participating in sports that use public facilities.
3 years ago
Next Thursday, Gov. Spenser Cox will deliver the 2023 State of the State Address to the Utah Legis...
Mark Jones

Republicans speak out against call for national divorce, expert weighs in

Gov. Spencer Cox is among several Republicans to speak out against a call by Rep. Majorie Taylor Green for a national divorce.
3 years ago
great salt lake shown, a bill to preserve the lake has passed...
Lindsay Aerts

Bill to create Great Salt Lake Commissioner moves forward, non-profit calls it ‘shadowy’

The commissioner would oversee the newly-created Great Salt Lake Trust and the money that goes towards the trust.
3 years ago
Road rage bill Utah...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah legislature takes first steps to propose eliminating public education constitutional earmark

The income tax change is attached to another bill, which would remove the state-imposed food sales tax.
3 years ago
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Hugo Rikard-Bell

How a Utah shelter helped Venezuelan men settle in the US, and what it says about our immigration policy

A journey to America for 20 Venezuelan men, immigration status unknown, led them to Utah and the Salt Lake Rescue Mission.
3 years ago
Remove food sales tax...
Lindsay Aerts

Bill removing state-imposed food sales tax moves forward in Utah legislature

Utah lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal to take the state sales tax off food items. H.B. 101 now moves to the full house for consideration.
3 years ago
New home sale prices rising...
Curt Gresseth

Proposal would give first-time Utah homebuyers $20,000

The Utah Senate president is offering a bill that would give $20,000 to first-time homebuyers for a down payment and way to reduce the interest rate on a loan for a new home. priced at $450,00 or less.
3 years ago
This week, the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on two pivotal cases dealing with online...
Brian Fung, CNN

Section 230 helped create the internet, but its days may be numbered

The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on two cases dealing with online speech and moderation. Central to the arguments is "Section 230."
3 years ago
US President Joe Biden with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Ukrainian Presidential Pala...
Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine for first time since full-scale war began

President Joe Biden is live at 9:30 a.m.:   (CNN) — President Joe Biden slipped into Kyiv on Monday for the first time since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost a year ago, demonstrating in dramatic personal fashion his commitment to the country and its struggle as the war enters an uncertain new phase. The […]
3 years ago
Utah capitol -- Utah lawmakers are tackling the high costs of adoption, proposing changes that coul...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko

Townships now neutral on amended bill to dismantle Unified Police

Several mayors of townships and cities that utilize Unified Police changed their stance to neutral after the sponsor changed H.B. 374.
3 years ago
Sen. Mitt Romney, purposes the Family Security Act. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)...
Mark Jones

Romney: United States needs to have comprehensive strategy toward China

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) says the United States needs to develop a comprehensive strategy toward China. He joined Inside Sources on Friday to discuss the matter.
3 years ago
Sales tax In a joint letter from both houses of the Utah Legislature on Friday, lawmakers announced...
Simone Seikaly and Lindsay Aerts

A bill eliminating Utah food tax ‘contingent’ on changes to education funding

Passage of H.B. 101 First Sub would result in a $200 million tax reduction that would need to be made up elsewhere.
3 years ago
The Arizona Court of Appeals has rejected Kari Lake's challenge to the result of the Arizona gubern...
Brian Rokus and Jack Forrest, CNN

Arizona Court of Appeals rejects Kari Lake’s election challenge

  (CNN) — The Arizona Court of Appeals has rejected Kari Lake’s challenge to the result of the Arizona gubernatorial election after she appealed an earlier ruling from the superior court. Lake had requested a declaration from the court that she — and not her opponent, Arizona’s Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs who won the election by about 17,000 votes — […]
3 years ago
Gas prices Utah...
Mark Jones

Bill would trim gas tax, create a new tax on out-of-state electric vehicles

A bill in the Utah legislature would create a tax for drivers of out-of-state electric vehicles, while trimming the gas tax by 2 cents per gallon.
3 years ago