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Utah city council to consider resolution opposing abortion

Utah city council to consider resolution opposing abortion

RIVERTON, Utah (AP) — A Utah city council is scheduled to consider a declaration of opposition to abortion. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Monday that the Riverton City Council’s resolution would declare its support for unborn humans and a belief that life begins “at the moment of conception.” The resolution is scheduled […]

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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)

The Latest: Utah lawmakers pass new ballot-initiative laws

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on the last day of Utah’s legislative session (all times local): 11:20 p.m. The Utah Legislature is ending its session after passing a record 573 bills, including allowances for more alcohol in beer, an abortion ban that could be among the strictest in […]

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Report: Interest groups, out-of-state donors give most cash

Report: Interest groups, out-of-state donors give most cash

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah state lawmakers received most of their campaign contributions from special interests and out-of-state donors, raising questions about the influence of big money donors on public policy. Incoming legislators received a total of $3.54 million in donations last year, about triple the amount they received […]

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2 bills restricting abortion to come before Utah lawmakers

2 bills restricting abortion to come before Utah lawmakers

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Utah are proposing a pair of bills to restrict abortions, including a ban on the procedure after 15 weeks that would be among the strictest laws in the nation. Rep. Cheryl Acton acknowledged Wednesday that her proposed ban would likely be challenged […]

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Utah’s slow vote count may delay race call for Love, McAdams

Utah’s slow vote count may delay race call for Love, McAdams

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — If a Utah race is too close to call on Election Night — a possibility in the slugfest between Republican Rep. Mia Love and Democrat Ben McAdams — residents and candidates will have to wait to find out who won because the state recommends counties […]

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Love asserts win on fundraising probe, but complaint remains

Love asserts win on fundraising probe, but complaint remains

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Mia Love says the Federal Election Commission is siding with her on questions of whether she improperly raised money for a primary that never happened, but the agency isn’t commenting and Democrats aren’t backing down. FEC spokesman Christian Hilland said Tuesday they […]

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