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Utahns react to failed Trump assassination attempt.

Utahns react to failed Trump assassination attempt.

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utahns are reacting with shock to the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump this past Saturday. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on his official X account says the attack was “sickening and horrifying.” Cox added that he and his wife Abby joined with Americans praying […]

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Rep. Mike Schultz Elected Utah House Speaker

Rep. Mike Schultz Elected Utah House Speaker

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah House has elected Representative Mike Schultz for the role of Speaker of the House. He defeated Melissa Garff Ballard in the race to replace Brad Wilson, who stepped down as speaker to focus on his run for the U.S. Senate. Schultz said he […]

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Utah lawmakers seek to repeal bail reform bill after months

Utah lawmakers seek to repeal bail reform bill after months

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers have introduced a bill to repeal almost of all of a recently passed law that requires judges to release people accused of low-level crimes using the least restrictive condition appropriate to their case. Republican state Rep. Mike Schultz is sponsoring legislation to repeal […]

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Companies owned by Utah lawmakers receive loans, data shows

Companies owned by Utah lawmakers receive loans, data shows

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Companies owned by three Republican Utah legislators have received up to $2.7 million as part of the $600 billion-plus federal rescue package meant to keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Treasury Department data. The data released Monday shows companies owned by […]

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Income tax could pay for more than education under new plan

Income tax could pay for more than education under new plan

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Income tax money can only be used for education in Utah, but lawmakers are now introducing a complex proposal to change that in hopes of shoring up the state’s shrinking sales-tax base. The proposal announced Wednesday by legislative leaders would allow income tax to be […]

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Republicans picked new leaders for Utah House and Senate

Republicans picked new leaders for Utah House and Senate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In the wake of Tuesday’s election, Majority Republicans in the Utah Legislature have chosen new leaders for the House and Senate. House Republicans picked Rep. Brad Wilson of Kaysville as House speaker while Senate Republicans chose Sen. J. Stuart Adams of Layton as Senate president. […]

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