Lindsay Aerts
Utah lawmakers propose reducing the flat income tax rate by .20%
The tax relief plan includes reducing Utah's flat income tax rate from 4.85% to 4.65% and raising the earned income tax credit.3 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Utah House committee advances bill banning abortion clinics
Debate over abortion clinicslasted for over an hour on Wednesday, where lawmakers heard a range of comments from the Utah public.3 years ago
Emma Keddington, Great Salt Lake Collaborative
Bill designating brine shrimp as Utah’s crustacean passes first test
Students at Emerson Elementary are pushing legislators to honor the brine shrimp as Utah’s official crustacean. The students took up the petition after learning about Great Salt Lake in their class.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Bill would give lawmakers more oversight of Utah’s Olympic bid
Utah lawmakers are seeking to have more oversight into Utah's Olympic bid. It all centers around liability.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Campaigns having difficult time finding younger people to fill staff positions
Campaigns from both political parties are having a difficult time finding younger people to fill positions on the staff.3 years ago
Emily Ashcraft
Judge orders husband of Bluffdale mayor to stand trial over threats
Amid other allegations, Bluffdale Mayor Natalie Hall's husband, Jason Christopher Hall is accused of assaulting a Bluffdale City Councilman.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah lawmaker pushing a bill to mandate voting
Rep. Joel Briscoe wants to tackle low voter turnout with a bill requiring Utahns to vote in the state's elections.3 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
One campaign aims to “Clean the Darn Air” with ballot initiative
A new campaign called "Clean the Darn Air" is hoping for a spot on the 2024 ballot. The initiative calls for creating a carbon tax.3 years ago
Eric Bradner, CNN
Here are the Republicans considering 2024 presidential runs
The primary is still in its early stages, and it could take months before the field fully rounds into form. This week, Nikki Haley announced her bid.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Expert weighs in on mystery objects and the relationship with China
An expert joined Dave and Dujanovic on Tuesday to discuss the mystery objects shot down over the weekend, and the tense relationship between China and the United States.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Could legalizing psychoactive mushrooms cut down on opioid epidemic?
A new bill in the Utah legislature would legalize psychoactive mushrooms in a way that is similar to the state's marijuana laws.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly, Hugo Rikard Bell, and Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake County Sheriff won’t fight bill to disband Unified Police
A bill that would disband Unified Police has Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera backed into a political corner. The bill is also opposed by Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
New bill would close Utah abortion clinics and prevent new ones
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee has sponsored H.B. 467, which would also prevent any new abortion clinics from being licensed beginning in May.3 years ago
Sam Herrera
Bill introduced to remove state-imposed food sales tax
Rep. Judy Weeks-Rohner is sponsoring the bill to remove food sales tax and hopes that it can alleviate the strain on Utah families.3 years ago
Adam Small
Utah lawmakers approve bill to allow fireworks on New Year’s Day
The bill would allow people to light fireworks on New Year's Day until 11 p.m.3 years ago
Holly Yan, CNN
Five years after the Parkland school shooting, here’s what has changed (and what hasn’t)
So far this year, the US has suffered at least 67 mass shootings -- attacks in which four or more people are shot, not including the assailant.3 years ago
Emma Keddington, Great Salt Lake Collaborative
Per Capita water consumption bill passed in House
A bill redefining how water use and consumption is reported in Utah passed the House Monday, despite opposition from Great Salt Lake environmental groups.3 years ago
Terence Burlij and Kate Sullivan, CNN
Nikki Haley announces 2024 White House bid
If successful in the primary, Haley would be the first woman and the first Asian American nominated by the Republican Party for president.3 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
White House says recently shot down flying objects are not UFOs
The White House says the recently shot down flying objects are not UFOs. Some people believe they’re proof that we’re not alone in the Universe.4 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Bill allowing pregnant drivers to use HOV lane fails in committee
Pregnant drivers won't be allowed in the HOV lane after the bill failed in committee Monday. Three senators voted against H.B. 256.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Unified Police Department could be eliminated under new proposed bill
Rep. Jordan Teuscher confirmed that a substitute version of H.B. 374 repeals the section of Utah law that allowed for the creation of Unified Police.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Social media bill inches forward through Utah legislature with key change
The social media bill would require that minors have parental permission to use platforms. The way to verify age has yet to be set in stone.4 years ago
Amiee Cobabe
Lawmakers propose bill allowing use of genetic tests in murder cases
Utah lawmakers proposed a bill spelling out exactly how police can use genetic tests like 23andMe in criminal investigations.4 years ago
