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Officials: Education money won’t go to Utah social programs

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State Legislature is not expecting to divert education funding this year to pay for social programs that benefit children and people with disabilities, despite a voter-approved amendment allowing them to do so, officials said. The amendment allows the state to use income tax […]

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Highland votes to support abortion restrictions

Highland votes to support abortion restrictions

HIGHLAND, Utah (AP) — The city of Highland has passed a resolution in support of anti-abortion legislation, marking at least the third time a local government in Utah has a taken an official position against the procedure since state lawmakers passed new restrictions this year. The resolution approved Tuesday declares […]

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints says it’s not opposed to hate-crime bill

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints says it’s not opposed to hate-crime bill

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Thursday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints confirmed it doesn’t oppose hate-crimes legislation in Utah that includes protections for LGBT people, an announcement that could break a longtime legislative logjam on the issue. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ sought […]

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