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Burgess Owens wants more federal collaboration to prevent child trafficking
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 2:03 p.m.
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is teaming up with a Democratic colleague on a bill to close gaps in the government's efforts to stop child trafficking identified by a 2023 report.
Voting underway to replace state Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher in District 11
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:31 p.m.
Voters in state Senate District 11 have until Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. to weigh in on who will replace Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party when he steps down ahead of the next general session.
Maloy's bipartisan bill aims to curb nonconsensual deepfake pornography
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy is cosponsoring a bill meant to limit the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography online.
Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax credits
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 4:09 p.m.
Utah's governor unveiled his proposed $30.7 billion state budget Wednesday, which include funds for a homeless campus and expanded child tax credits for families with young kids.
'You belong in the room': Late Rep. Mia Love honored with Martha Hughes Cannon award
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 5:00 p.m.
Late U.S. Rep. Mia Love, of Utah, was honored Monday with the Martha Hughes Cannon Legacy Award, highlighting her trailblazing career as the first Black GOP woman elected to Congress.
Pedestrian hit, killed on Redwood Road in West Jordan
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 11:31 a.m.
One person was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Redwood Road in West Jordan on Monday, police say.
Here's how 2 Utah lawmakers want to hold social media accountable for harmful algorithms
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 9:00 p.m.
Two Utah lawmakers are pushing to amend a law to hold tech companies accountable for harms caused by algorithmic recommendations on social media and other platforms.
Woman gives birth to Thanksgiving baby on I-15
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 6:21 p.m.
A woman gave birth to a baby girl on I-15 in Murray on Thursday afternoon, according to state troopers.
Why Utah's first Black woman in the Legislature isn't running for reelection
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 5:03 p.m.
Rep. Sandra Hollins, the first Black woman to serve in the Utah Legislature, announced she will not seek reelection next year.
Cox says he's writing a book but has no plans to run for president
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 11:53 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday confirmed he is writing a book about the "polarization" of the country, but says the effort doesn't signal that he plans to run for president.
Utah GOP lawmakers outline their next steps for fighting judge's redistricting ruling
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 11:39 a.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox will call Utah lawmakers into a special session on Dec. 9 to work out the next steps in the GOP fighting a judge's ruling on redistricting.
Have You Seen This? Reindeer eats moss off of baby's head
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 24 - 3:30 p.m.
A reindeer was captured eating moss off of a baby's head during a Christmas photo shoot.
Judge tosses congressional map drawn by Utah lawmakers; state 'likely' to file appeal
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 3:52 p.m.
A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
John Curtis says Democrats don't have an endgame for government shutdown
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 3:01 p.m.
Sen. John Curtis said government shutdowns have hurt Republicans in the past, and that Democrats don't have an "exit plan" for ending what is now the longest shutdown in history.
Gov. Cox orders flags flown at half-staff to honor former VP Dick Cheney
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 6 - 4:00 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox ordered that flags be lowered Thursday to honor former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died Monday at the age of 84.
Former Utah House leader decides not to run for reelection
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:23 p.m.
A state legislative leader, Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Clearfield, said she would not seek reelection next year.
'Perfect storm of ugly': Democrats warn of impacts to Utahns if premium subsidies expire
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 5:03 p.m.
A pair of national Democrats warned of impacts to Utahns if COVID-era tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire at the end of the year in a call with local reporters Wednesday.
Senate Democrats ask Utah Legislature to cover SNAP benefits during shutdown
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 12:05 p.m.
Democrats in the Utah Senate are urging Republican leaders to convene a special session to cover SNAP benefits as the government shutdown drags on.
Several Salt Lake County mayors on track for reelection Tuesday night
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 11:18 p.m.
Residents in multiple cities in Salt Lake County headed to the polls on Tuesday to vote on several important items in the 2025 municipal general election.
Utah's new congressional map could get judicial approval by next week
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 4:00 p.m.
A Utah judge said she will rule in the coming days on proposed maps that redraw the state's congressional boundaries.
Utah congressman supports continued SNAP payments as shutdown nears record length
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 3 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy expressed support on Monday for partially funding food assistance after two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to do that amid the government shutdown.
These Utahns could see skyrocketing premiums if Obamacare tax credits expire
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Nov. 1 - 9:08 p.m.
Some Americans who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act could face high premiums when Biden-era tax credits expire at the end of this year.
Legislature pledges up to $4M to Utah food banks as shutdown ends SNAP payments
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 5:03 p.m.
State leaders will give up to $4 million to Utah food banks in the coming weeks as tens of thousands of Utahns are set to lose nutritional food assistance due to the government shutdown.
Meet the state lawmaker picked to lead Utah's response to homelessness
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 4:00 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox has selected State Rep. Tyler Clancy to lead the state's homeless response, replacing outgoing State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser.
