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Referendum Against Public Sector Collective Bargaining Ban to Appear on  Ballot

Referendum Against Public Sector Collective Bargaining Ban to Appear on Ballot

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A referendum to challenge the public sector collective bargaining ban, HB-267, will appear on the 2026 ballot after enough signatures were verified by the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office. The Protect Utah Workers coalition, which gathered over 300-thousand signatures, celebrated the milestone in a statement […]

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Drought Prompts State of Emergency in 17 Utah Counties

Drought Prompts State of Emergency in 17 Utah Counties

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has declared a State of Emergency in 17 Utah counties due to worsening drought conditions. The move follows a recommendation from the state’s Drought Response Committee, as 42-percent of the state remains under severe drought. A dry winter and low snowpack, particularly […]

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FILE - Rows of homes, are shown in suburban Salt Lake City, on April 13, 2019. Utah is one of two Western states known for rugged landscapes and wide-open spaces that are bucking the trend of sluggish U.S. population growth. The boom there and in Idaho are accompanied by healthy economic expansion, but also concern about strain on infrastructure and soaring housing prices. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Utah Ranks Tenth for High Housing Costs as Share of Income

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A WalletHub study reveals that Utah ranks tenth in the nation for the highest housing costs as a percentage of median monthly household income. On average, Utah homeowners spend over 30-percent of their income on mortgage and utility payments, totaling just over 24-hundred-dollars a month. […]

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Utah Judge Allows “Utah Fits All” Scholarship to Continue

Utah Judge Allows “Utah Fits All” Scholarship to Continue

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Despite ruling the “Utah Fits All” Scholarship unconstitutional, a judge has decided not to halt the program while the case likely moves to the Utah Supreme Court. Judge Laura Scott announced the program will continue as normal until a ruling from the high court. Lawyers […]

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Utah Leaders Mourn Death of Pope Francis

Utah Leaders Mourn Death of Pope Francis

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah officials and religious leaders are honoring the late Pope Francis. Governor Spencer Cox ordered flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff until sunset after the Pope’s burial. Senator John Curtis praised the Pope’s humility and global impact, while the LDS Church’s First Presidency expressed […]

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Utah Families React to Judge’s Ruling Against School Voucher Program

Utah Families React to Judge’s Ruling Against School Voucher Program

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A judge has ruled the Utah Fits All scholarship program unconstitutional, sparking debate across the state. The program would give 10-thousand students access to 8-thousand-dollars each for private or home-based education. Advocates say it would provide much-needed flexibility. Opponents argue it diverts public funds from […]

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Governor Signs Wildfire Executive Order

Governor Signs Wildfire Executive Order

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox wants Utah to be ready for wildfires this season. He signed an executive order yesterday establishing the Working Group on Wildfire Management. It will be made up of the heads of several state agencies, including the Division of Forestry and the Department […]

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Utah Election Security Audit Flags Password Issues and Weaknesses

Utah Election Security Audit Flags Password Issues and Weaknesses

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A recent Utah election audit found strong cybersecurity but flagged issues like unsecured written passwords and weak password practices. While election systems aren’t internet-connected, officials vowed to address these vulnerabilities with better staff training and security measures. Auditors confirmed Utah’s multiple layers of security reduce […]

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Tax Filing Deadline Is Today

Tax Filing Deadline Is Today

(St. George, UT) — Today is the deadline for Utahns to file their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service says taxpayers need to file their federal income tax return or request an extension. Officials noted there is a free option to file electronically with the IRS if their adjusted gross income […]

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Utah 2nd Best For Remote Working

Utah 2nd Best For Remote Working

(St. George, UT) — Utah is considered to be one of the best states for people who work from home. That’s according to a recent study by finance website WalletHub, which looked at a dozen factors to rank all 50 states for working remotely. It used data such as the […]

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