(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new bill in Utah introduces additional safety measures for schools, including cybersecurity standards, security hardware, and mental health screenings for guardians carrying firearms. HB 40 also establishes a Higher Education Advisory Board and a school safety foundation for security upgrades. With 200-million-dollars already allocated […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that would require those living in student housing at Utah’s public universities to stay in gender-assigned areas is advancing. The measure would mean those in dorms would have to live only in areas designated for the sex they were assigned at birth. That […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah House Republican leaders have proposed a bill to address concerns over the state’s vote-by-mail system. The bill, labeled HB300, would require voters to return ballots in person with voter ID, rather than by mail, after receiving a mailed ballot. Exceptions are outlined, and municipalities […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s 45-day legislative session kicks off with over 500 bills on the table, focusing on election reforms, the housing crisis, and judicial changes. Judicial reforms, including potential term limits for judges, are also under discussion. To tackle the housing crisis, bills aim to ease construction […]
(Salt Lake County, UT) — A state representative from South Jordan is considering a bill allowing citizens to petition to split Salt Lake County into two smaller counties due to its large size and complex government. Republican Jordan Teuscher believes smaller counties could be more accountable as Utah’s population grows. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah may explore building a spaceport, through a bill introduced by State Senator Jerry Stevenson. The bill proposes creating a committee to study the potential benefits, including scientific research and tourism expansion. However, some critics are concerned about the costs, as spaceport projects can run […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A ban on flavored vape products will not go into effect this week across Utah. Senate Bill 61, called Electronic Cigarette Amendments, was signed by the governor in March. The legislation would outlaw the sale of flavored vape products and would outlaw the sale of […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Several updates to improve efficiency and modernize the process of license plate distribution in Utah are now in effect. The changes include centralized distribution from a single location, with plates mailed directly to customers’ homes or businesses. Additionally, only a rear license plate will be […]
(St. George, UT) — An effort to protect young Utahns online is now in place to begin 2025. The Children’s Device Protection Act went into effect yesterday, which requires the makers of smartphones and tablets to have a filter for keeping kids away from “obscene material.” If a child is […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A proposed bill in Utah would require homebuyers to sign an affidavit stating they plan to live in the home for at least a year, helping them compete against investors. Sponsored by Representative Gay Lynn Bennion, the bill aims to address the rising challenges of […]
