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Book Banning Bill To Gov. Cox’s Desk

Book Banning Bill To Gov. Cox’s Desk

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that would change the book banning process in Utah schools is going to Governor Cox’s desk. If signed into law, a book that has what is believed to be “objective sensitive material” would require two school districts or five charter schools banning it […]

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State Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Paule Conviction

State Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Paule Conviction

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Supreme Court says it is possible to be found not guilty of murder but be guilty of other crimes in the same case. The state’s high court in early February upheld a ruling by the state’s Court of Appeals in a case involving […]

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This photo shows the Utah State Capitol, Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Utah lawmakers are entering the final day of what has been a relatively quiet 45-day legislative session. By constitutional rule the Legislature must end its session Thursday, which often means the stroke of midnight. Lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on a number of bills, including proposals to change the state's liquor and gun laws, and putting the finishing touches on a roughly $13 billion state budget.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Eye Care Bill Changes Who May Perform Surgeries

(Salt Lake City, UT) — An eye care bill in the state legislature is pitting two groups of professionals against one another. Senate Bill 210 would allow optometrists to perform certain laser procedures. SB210 is sponsored by Republican Representative James Dunnigan of Taylorsville and Provo Republican Senator Curtis Bramble. The […]

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Business Leaders Call On State Congress To Pass Gov. Cox’s Homeless Bill

Business Leaders Call On State Congress To Pass Gov. Cox’s Homeless Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Business leaders in Salt Lake City are supporting Governor Cox’s homelessness proposal. The plan would see services expand spending by just over 190-million dollars. Most of it would go to fund emergency shelters. City leaders like Salt Lake Chamber CEO Derek Miller credit Cox’s decision […]

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Cox Explains Why He Signed DEI Bill

Cox Explains Why He Signed DEI Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox is giving his explanation for signing a bill that changes diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. Cox released a five-thousand word essay on the matter Friday, just a couple of weeks after the measure was passed with a veto proof […]

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The Bible is read aloud at the Utah Capitol, Monday, Nov. 25, 2013. The Bible has been banned at elementary and middle schools in the Davis School District north of Salt Lake City, after a review committee decided it wasn't age appropriate "due to vulgarity or violence." (Steve Griffin/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

Ten Commandments Bill Introduced

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill has been introduced in the legislature that would teach the Ten Commandments as a part of U.S. History. GOP Representative Logan Petersen argued in the house that the Commandments were used as inspiration by the founding fathers when crafting various articles like the […]

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This photo shows the Utah State Capitol, Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Utah lawmakers are entering the final day of what has been a relatively quiet 45-day legislative session. By constitutional rule the Legislature must end its session Thursday, which often means the stroke of midnight. Lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on a number of bills, including proposals to change the state's liquor and gun laws, and putting the finishing touches on a roughly $13 billion state budget.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

State Declines To Impeach Natalie Cline

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah House of Representatives has declined to impeach Utah School Board Member Natalie Cline, and the Utah State Board of Education has formally censured her instead. Calls for her impeachment and resignation came after Cline made a social media post suggesting a female high […]

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Bill Would End Requirement For Front License Plate In Utah

Bill Would End Requirement For Front License Plate In Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new bill aims to end the requirement for front license plates on vehicles in Utah. House Bill 45 is sponsored by Senator Daniel McCay, and proposes that state money which would be used to print the license plates would instead go toward the Utah […]

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Members of the House of Representatives are partitioned by plexiglass as the Utah State Legislature opens the 2021 legislative session at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)

A.I. Revenge Porn Bill Proposed In Legislature

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new bill proposed in the legislature would define sexually explicit images of people without their consent as revenge porn. Democratic Senator Karen Kwan has proposed the bill that would close a loophole in the current terms of the anti-deep fake porn law. Currently an […]

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This photo shows the Utah State Capitol, Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Utah lawmakers are entering the final day of what has been a relatively quiet 45-day legislative session. By constitutional rule the Legislature must end its session Thursday, which often means the stroke of midnight. Lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on a number of bills, including proposals to change the state's liquor and gun laws, and putting the finishing touches on a roughly $13 billion state budget.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah School Board Member Natalie Cline Meets With Republican Lawmakers

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah State School Board member Natalie Cline is doing damage control. Media reports say she met privately with state House Republicans on Tuesday. The GOP-controlled legislature is trying to come up with a response to the social media-generated controversy created by Cline. The board member […]

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