SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A new governor and a hard-fought Congressional race are at the top of the ticket on Tuesday’s Election Day in Utah, where voters will also weigh other House races and several state ballot initiatives. Voters in Utah and across the country are also casting their ballots […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Tuesday, Utah Governor Gary Herbert addressed the media at the Utah State Capitol Building and had an important announcement. Herbert started his remarks by thanking Utahns for their cooperation during the pandemic. Herbert says “it’s remarkable what Utah has done to fight the pandemic, slow the spread and […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop said Monday he won’t run for Utah governor. He told the Deseret News that he is “too old” at 68 to run for another office, and he doesn’t need to be governor to “validate my feeling of self worth.” Bishop instead endorsed […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A measure strengthening Utah’s hate crimes law is being hailed as historic as Gov. Gary Herbert signs it into law. Herbert said at a signing-ceremony Tuesday the law sends a message that “every individual in our society is worthy of dignity, respect and love.” The […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has signed into law a compromise deal reached by state lawmakers that raises the amount of alcohol allowed in beer sold in grocery and convenience stores. Herbert announced the signing Tuesday afternoon of a law that raises the alcohol limit to […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a law banning most abortions after 18 weeks of gestation, setting the stage for a legal showdown. Though the Republican governor said the measure signed late Monday strikes a balance, opponents said it is unconstitutional and promised to sue. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a proposal to ban abortions if the only reason is the fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. But the legislation signed Friday will only go into effect if a similar law is upheld in court elsewhere, a provision […]
