Utah legislature

Megan McKenna, Chris Robinson and Tonja Hanson at the Summit County Council public hearing on April 23, 2025.

Politics

Summit County residents, council slam district-based voting bill as “legislative power grab”

Marina Knight Apr 25, 2025

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. (left) and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin (right) listen as Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, (center) speaks during an event at the University of Utah on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Politics

Utah makes bid to cut federal oversight, run its own government

Utah News Dispatch Apr 11, 2025

Granger High School students unlock magnetic locking pouches containing their phones after class with a newly-established a phone-free policy on Aug. 26, 2024.

Education

Utah schools may ban cellphones during class time in 2025

Utah News Dispatch Aug 28, 2024

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People watch from a packed gallery as the Senate discusses a proposed constitutional amendment related to citizen initiatives during a special legislative session at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

Politics

Utah Legislature seeks constitutional change to override ballot initiatives

Danielle Miles Aug 23, 2024

The Utah State Capitol building in Salt Lake City.

Politics

Utah Legislature approves $167 million income tax cut largely benefitting high earners

Utah News Dispatch Feb 29, 2024

Politics

Utah House kills bill banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags and political views from classrooms

Associated Press Feb 27, 2024

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Speaker of the House Brad Wilson.

Politics

As Brad Wilson steps down, all eyes turn to a potential 2024 Senate run

Will Scadden Sep 19, 2023

News

Porn industry group sues over Utah age verification law

Associated Press May 5, 2023

The Policy Project secured $18M to build 60 Teen Centers across the state to support students and teens in need.

News

The Policy Project secures $18M for Teen Centers across the state

Aimee L. Cook Mar 13, 2023

Jordanelle Reservoir in April.

Politics

Utah Officials Called It the “Year of Water.” Special Interests Still Resist Conservation.

ProPublica Jun 22, 2022

$Utah decriminalized polygamy in 2020, reducing it from a third-degree felony, punishable by prison time, to an infraction on par with a speeding ticket. Advocates and residents of polygamous communities say the move has opened up previously closed societies and convinced more people to report abuse.$

Politics

After Utah decriminalized polygamy, some see a culture shift

Associated Press Apr 25, 2022

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed 67 legislative bills into law on Monday, several of which will have a significant impact on the future of the Great Salt Lake. Amongst the high number of bills to receive the governor's signature, the bills that will affect Utah’s largest body of water are HB410, HB429 and HB157.

Politics

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signs multiple bills to preserve Great Salt Lake

TownLift Mar 22, 2022

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