SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah lawmaker is proposing changes to a full Medicaid expansion passed by voters in November. Republican Sen. Allen Christensen of North Ogden tells The Salt Lake Tribune that the plan needs “guardrails” in place to avoid cost overruns. He says a sales tax increase included in […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert on Thursday proposed adding new sales taxes on services while cutting the overall tax rate, part of a reform effort he said will be a “heavy lift” but is essential for the state’s economic future. Herbert outlined the idea as he […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on the Utah election (all times local): 4:50 p.m. The hard-fought race between Republican U.S. Rep. Mia Love and Democratic challenger Ben McAdams is still in play, three days after the polls closed. New results released Friday cut into McAdams’ approximately 3 percent […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah voters rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have boosted education funding through a gas tax in a state that has the lowest per pupil spending in the nation. Three other ballot initiatives were leading, but too close to be declared victorious at the […]
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — For nearly a decade, opposition to former President Barack Obama’s health care law has been a winning message for Nebraska Republicans. It’s helped them win every statewide office, control the Legislature and hold all the state’s congressional seats. So it was something of a surprise for […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Rep Mia Love will face off in a debate against Democrat Ben McAdams, a well-known mayor who has put up a strong challenge in a district wary of President Donald Trump that national Democrats are targeting as they look to regain control of the […]
