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Forward Party chooses 'no candidate' in race for Utah's 1st Congressional District

Forward Party chooses 'no candidate' in race for Utah's 1st Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 9:36 p.m.

The Forward Party of Utah will no longer have a candidate in the running for Utah's 1st Congressional District seat.
Voter privacy status could change for some 300K Utahns. Here's what you need to know

Voter privacy status could change for some 300K Utahns. Here's what you need to know

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 6:12 p.m.

Some 300,000 Utahns could see changes to their voter registration privacy status next month thanks to a new law changing who can classify their information as "private."
Audit raises 'significant' issues with Utah's oversight of a Medicaid nursing home program

Audit raises 'significant' issues with Utah's oversight of a Medicaid nursing home program

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 9:12 p.m.

A state audit raised "significant" issues with Utah's oversight of a federal nursing home program, which it says led to over half the funds being used for hospital improvements, not care.
Who has the edge in the Democratic race for Utah's new blue district?

Who has the edge in the Democratic race for Utah's new blue district?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 5:02 p.m.

Two Democrats have officially qualified for the June primary ballot for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District after meeting the threshold for signature gathering.
Advocates celebrate Utah's ban on polygraph tests for sexual assault survivors

Advocates celebrate Utah's ban on polygraph tests for sexual assault survivors

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 9:01 p.m.

Several dozen survivors of sexual assault and advocates celebrated new Utah laws they say will make a difference, including a ban on asking survivors to take a polygraph examination.
Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?

Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 3:12 p.m.

Supporters of Utah's ban on conversion therapy say the law is likely safe even after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a different conversion therapy ban in Colorado.
Have an idea to make Utah better? This nonprofit wants to reward you

Have an idea to make Utah better? This nonprofit wants to reward you

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 6:15 a.m.

A Utah nonprofit is offering rewards up to $10,000 for innovative policy ideas that could improve qualify of life, education and health in the Beehive State.
Here's how Blake Moore, John Curtis are going after betting on prediction markets

Here's how Blake Moore, John Curtis are going after betting on prediction markets

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 29 - 10:03 a.m.

Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing to ban betting on wars, terrorist attacks and election results on online prediction markets.
Gov. Cox announces bid for nuclear energy hub in Utah

Gov. Cox announces bid for nuclear energy hub in Utah

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 6:57 p.m.

Utah is applying to host a nuclear energy campus in Tooele County.
Rep. Blake Moore: US didn't fully anticipate 'major disruption' of Iran war

Rep. Blake Moore: US didn't fully anticipate 'major disruption' of Iran war

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 7:11 p.m.

Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the U.S. has accomplished several objectives during its war with Iran but did not fully anticipate the disruptions to global shipping the conflict would spark.
Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session

Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 6:01 p.m.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has vetoed two bills, one providing internet access on school buses in rural areas and another addressing complaints against medical providers.
GOP-led push to repeal Prop 4 likely fails to qualify for the ballot

GOP-led push to repeal Prop 4 likely fails to qualify for the ballot

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 1:33 p.m.

A Republican-led effort to repeal Proposition 4 will likely not be on the ballot this November, after the effort fell below the threshold for signatures in the tipping-point Senate district.
Cox approves bill cutting income tax for sixth straight year

Cox approves bill cutting income tax for sixth straight year

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 10:33 p.m.

Utahns can expect to pay less in income taxes next year after Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill cutting the state's income tax rate for the sixth straight year.
Driver with history of not stopping for police arrested following Bangerter crash

Driver with history of not stopping for police arrested following Bangerter crash

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 9:20 p.m.

A man with a history of driving while intoxicated and fleeing from police was arrested after police say he caused a crash on Bangerter Highway on Monday.
Police identify 75-year-old woman killed in Magna crash

Police identify 75-year-old woman killed in Magna crash

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 4:24 p.m.

A woman, 75, died Sunday after a crash in Magna at the intersection of state Route 201 and state Route 202.
Curtis bill seeks to ban sports betting, casino games on Kalshi, Polymarket

Curtis bill seeks to ban sports betting, casino games on Kalshi, Polymarket

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 2:55 p.m.

Utah Sen. John Curtis on Monday announced legislation that would prevent online prediction markets from offering contracts that look like sports betting or "casino-style" games.
Driver shot, injured in overnight Salt Lake shooting

Driver shot, injured in overnight Salt Lake shooting

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 8:10 a.m.

A 22-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Salt Lake City early Monday, according to police.
Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online

Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 7:11 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox signed an additional 74 bills on Thursday, including provisions about carrying firearms on college campuses and adding taxes for adult content online.
6 months after Charlie Kirk assassination, Cox sees hope for depolarization

6 months after Charlie Kirk assassination, Cox sees hope for depolarization

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 5:05 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox said he's been "surprisingly hopeful" about the potential for depolarization in the six months since Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Orem.
Mike Lee says Utah would adapt to vote-by-mail restrictions considered by Senate

Mike Lee says Utah would adapt to vote-by-mail restrictions considered by Senate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 4:01 p.m.

As senators debate an election bill pushed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee, he said he's confident state officials would be able to adapt to the changes that could take effect this year.
Utah lawmaker won't seek reelection because he is moving out of his district

Utah lawmaker won't seek reelection because he is moving out of his district

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 9:35 p.m.

Rep. Jefferson Burton, R-Salem, announced he would not seek reelection this fall because he is moving out of his district.
Utah asks federal court to throw out DOJ's lawsuit seeking private voter information

Utah asks federal court to throw out DOJ's lawsuit seeking private voter information

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 9:04 p.m.

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to private records of Utah voters.
Tuesday is caucus night in Utah. Here's how you can participate

Tuesday is caucus night in Utah. Here's how you can participate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 16 - 9:00 p.m.

Utah's election season will shift into full gear Tuesday evening as voters across the state will gather in local caucus meetings to elect party delegates and precinct officers.
Here's who is running for each of Utah's 4 congressional seats

Here's who is running for each of Utah's 4 congressional seats

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 16 - 1:00 p.m.

See who is running for Utah's four congressional seats this year.
Here are several notable bills Utah lawmakers didn't pass this year

Here are several notable bills Utah lawmakers didn't pass this year

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 12 - 7:03 p.m.

Utah lawmakers are no strangers to courting controversy, but this year, many of the most contentious proposals were watered down or didn't make it through by the time the clock ran out.