(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Senate leaders plan to revise a bill addressing mail-in ballots after concerns were raised by indigenous groups and other advocates over the requirement for a state ID. Senate President J. Stuart Adams stated that while HB 300 is generally supported, adjustments will be made […]
(St. George, UT) — Utah is among the least sinful states in the country. That’s according to finance website WalletHub, which ranked all 50 states based on dozens of indicators relating to behavior. That includes violent crime per capita, excessive drinking, and gambling addictions. The Beehive State was ranked 47th […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A virtual job fair is set for Thursday. The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting the free online event. Officials say there will be more than 17-hundred positions available. The virtual fair takes place from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For more information, go […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is announcing the latest updates to the renovation project on Temple Square. They say the southwest corner of the square is now open to the public. The area includes the Salt Lake Tabernacle and the Assembly Hall. […]
(Undated) — The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories and a Wind Advisory for parts of Utah, lasting through tomorrow. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Southern Mountains, including Brian Head and Alton, until 5 a.m. Tuesday, with 6 to 12 inches of snow expected […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah teachers will be seeing a salary hike. Governor Spencer Cox and state leaders announced Friday that K-12 public school teachers will receive “direct salary increases” of just over 14-hundred dollars. They’re also slated to get a one-thousand dollar bonus. Cox says he is committed […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A transportation bill is progressing after adjustments were made to address concerns from Salt Lake City and others. Originally, the bill included a one-year pause on road safety projects, but after pushback, that provision was removed. The revised bill still calls for a study on […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) – A new bill could allow Salt Lake City’s west side to host two professional stadiums instead of just one for a potential Major League Baseball team. Introduced by Senator Scott Sandall, SB-336 reduces the minimum stadium capacity from 30-thousand to 18-thousand and removes restrictions limiting […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A Utah bill aimed at deporting criminal immigrants stalled in the state Senate due to concerns it could affect legal immigrants. HB-226 proposed increasing sentences for certain violent misdemeanors to 365 days, aligning with federal deportation policies. Critics worry this could impact legal residents. The […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new bill in Utah aims to regulate generative AI in police reports. Senate Bill 180 requires law enforcement agencies to have policies on AI use and provide disclaimers if AI is used in creating reports. Additionally, such documents must be reviewed for accuracy. The […]
