(Salt Lake City, UT) — A controversial measure has narrowly passed the State Senate. House Bill 267 bans labor unions from collectively bargaining with employers. It now heads back to the State House to be signed by the Speaker, and will then go to Governor Spencer Cox’s desk for his […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Salt Lake City will host the 2030 State Games of America, the National Congress of State Games announced on Monday. The biennial event, bringing about 10-thousand amateur athletes to compete in over 40 sports, will mark Utah’s first time hosting since the event’s inception in […]
(Salt Lake County, UT) — Utah will receive 57-million-dollars from a 7-point-4 billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis. The funds will reportedly be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and education. Governor Spencer Cox called the settlement a step toward recovery, addressing the […]
(Washington, DC) — Utah’s elected leaders are celebrating the return of President Donald Trump. The Republican was sworn-in for his second term in the White House yesterday, with Beehive State politicians in attendance for the Inauguration. Congresswoman Celeste Maloy, who represents the 2nd District, showed off pictures of her attending […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge by former Utah lawmaker Phil Lyman. The high court announced yesterday it had declined Lyman’s effort to disqualify Governor Spencer Cox from last year’s election and from office. The Blanding Republican had lost a primary contest […]
(Salt Lake City, CA) — Governor Spencer Cox and Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson were sworn in for their second terms during a ceremony in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Cox outlined ambitious goals for his administration, including improving child well-being, addressing healthcare shortages in rural areas, reducing homelessness, and increasing […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — After the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, Utah leaders expressed their condolences. Governor Spencer Cox ordered flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff for 30 days, until January 28th, and encouraged others to do the same. Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox is unveiling his budget proposal for the next fiscal year. Cox announced the 30-point-six-billion-dollar budget earlier today at the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home. One of the main provisions in the budget is the elimination of state taxes on […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox declined to address whether the state’s National Guard would aid in deportations under federal directives. While Cox emphasized targeting undocumented individuals involved in criminal activity, no formal requests for Guard involvement have been made. The National Guard stated it is ready […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has outlined a strategy to combat illegal immigration in Utah, focusing on working with federal authorities, including the Trump administration. The plan includes targeting undocumented immigrants involved in crimes, improving law enforcement training, and addressing the fentanyl crisis. The initiative also seeks […]
