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Shown are lockers at Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne, Pa., Wednesday, May 3, 2023. As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Anti-Gun Activists Urge Gov. Cox To Veto Teacher Gun Training Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Anti-gun activists are urging Governor Cox to veto a bill that would promote firearms training for school teachers. They gathered at the Utah State Capitol yesterday. The bill would provide free gun training for any teacher who has a valid license, so the weapon can […]

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Utah Front License Plate Bill Passes

Utah Front License Plate Bill Passes

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that would end the requirement for front license plates in Utah passed its final vote in the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 45 passed 27 to zero, but with a slight change; commercial vehicles in the state will still be required to have front […]

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Utah To Give Money To New Affordable Housing Group

Utah To Give Money To New Affordable Housing Group

(Kane Creek, UT) — Craig Weston will be receiving a million dollars from the Utah legislature through his housing nonprofit. The Kane Creek Preservation development was recently founded by Weston and a couple other investors. Originally they requested two-and-a-half million dollars. The group is focused on awareness and education of […]

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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Senate Passes Bill With NHL Sport Implications

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that would allow Salt Lake City to create a downtown sports and entertainment zone has won the approval of the Utah Senate. Proponents say the bill has the potential to keep the Utah Jazz playing downtown. With a vote of 21 to seven […]

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State Baseball Bill Heads To Governor’s Desk

State Baseball Bill Heads To Governor’s Desk

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmakers are sending an amended bill for a Fairpark area investment district to Gov. Spencer Cox for his signature. The so-called Major League Baseball bill passed the Utah Senate yesterday. The bill makes possible the construction of a MLB stadium in the advent of […]

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State Capital Building of Utah.

Bill Would Require Utah Hunters, Others To Wear Orange

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill making its way through the Utah legislature would require hunters, hikers, and other people enjoying outdoor activities to wear orange. House Bill 222 would make orange clothing a requirement in certain wildlife management areas to reduce the risk of hunting accidents. The bill […]

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Political School Flag Ban Fails In The State House

Political School Flag Ban Fails In The State House

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The bill that would have banned flags deemed political or religious failed in the house. Lawmakers felt the terms of what is and not political was not defined well enough to pass and did not want to “silence” teachers. The bill did however define LGBTQ-plus […]

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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)

Republicans Pass Calendar Blocking Bill After AG Reyes Case

(Salt Lake City, UT) — State Republicans have passed a bill that will keep state employees calendars private regardless of if it is state business. This comes after a judge ruled that Attorney General Sean Reyes’ state calendars are subject to the open-records law and must be turned over to […]

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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)

Rep. Dan Johnson Has Medical Incident In House Chamber

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Representative Dan Johnson suffered a medical incident in the House chamber yesterday afternoon. First responders were called to the scene, and officials say Johnson is now receiving care. No details on the type of medical episode Johnson suffered have been released. Back in January, […]

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Candidates Slugging It Out On Possible MLB Stadium

Candidates Slugging It Out On Possible MLB Stadium

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is in a slugfest with his opponents over a potential new MLB stadium. At issue is the possibility of new tax increases that would go with it. The latest version of the baseball bill, HB 562 shows that the Fairpark Area Investment […]

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