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Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says he'll seek Democratic nomination for GOP Sen. Cory Gardner's Senate seat
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 22nd - 3:23am
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says he'll seek Democratic nomination for GOP Sen. Cory Gardner's Senate seat.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to announce run for 3rd term
Rachel La Corte, Associated Press | Updated Aug 22nd - 12:48am
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who has ended his climate change-focused 2020 presidential bid, is set to announce Thursday that he'll seek a third term as governor.
Sanders, Harris set for showdown in delegate-rich California
Michael R. Blood and Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press | Updated Aug 21st - 10:19pm
Bernie Sanders has promised to win the California presidential primary in March, but home-state Sen. Kamala Harris is defending her turf — putting the two on a collision course in a state both see as a critical steppingstone to the White House.
VP Mike Pence arrives in Salt Lake City
Lauren Bennett, KSL.com | Posted Aug 21st - 9:40pm
Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Salt Lake City Wednesday evening via Air Force Two.
Utah lawmakers recommend e-cigarette tax bill to reduce vaping ‘epidemic’ in youth
Kim Bojorquez, KSL | Posted Aug 21st - 8:17pm
State legislators are hoping to add to recent local and national efforts to curb the use of vape pens and e-cigarettes, particularly among youth.
The Latest: AP sources: Inslee to seek 3rd term as governor
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 21st - 8:03pm
The Latest on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his 2020 presidential bid (all times local):
Two people close to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tell The Associated Press that he intends to seek a 3rd term as governor
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 21st - 8:01pm
Two people close to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tell The Associated Press that he intends to seek a 3rd term as governor.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announces he's ending 2020 Democratic presidential bid, saying it's become clear he won't win
The Associated Press | Posted Aug 21st - 7:12pm
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announces he's ending 2020 Democratic presidential bid, saying it's become clear he won't win.
Court: Electoral College members not bound by popular vote
Dan Elliott, Associated Press | Updated Aug 21st - 5:54pm
A U.S. appeals court in Denver said Electoral College members can vote for the presidential candidate of their choice and aren't bound by the popular vote in their states.
Special session ‘could’ loom to fix medical marijuana law, Utah governor says
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, KSL | Posted Aug 21st - 5:53pm
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday a special session could be on the agenda for lawmakers to implement fixes to the state’s medical marijuana law, but most importantly the federal government needs to act to reclassify the drug so states aren’t so hamstrung over the issue.
Outside money flows into race for Susan Collins' Senate seat
David Sharp and Brian Slodysko, Associated Press | Updated Aug 21st - 4:44pm
Democrats vowed last year to make Republican Sen. Susan Collins pay for her vote confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Republicans declared they would have her back. Neither has forgotten its promises.
Greenland fallout: Trump scolds Denmark over rejection
Jan M. Olsen and Laurie Kellman, Associated Press | Updated Aug 21st - 4:32pm
Escalating an international spat , President Donald Trump said Wednesday he scrapped his trip to Denmark because the prime minister made a "nasty" statement when she rejected his idea to buy Greenland as an absurdity.
Utah Sen. Dan Hemmert announces run for Congress
Lisa Riley Roche, KSL | Posted Aug 21st - 1:52pm
Utah Senate Majority Whip Dan Hemmert announced he’s running for Congress in the 4th District
Florida to join electronic voter information network
Associated Press | Posted Aug 21st - 1:46pm
Florida is joining 29 other states already part of an electronic network intended to maintain the integrity of voter rolls.
Utah courts protecting children during divorce proceedings, but could speed up process, audit finds
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Aug 21st - 7:39am
Utah’s court system has proper protocols in place to protect children during their parents’ divorces, but many divorces with custody disputes take longer than necessary, auditors found.
Trump expected to nominate replacement for Jon Huntsman Jr. in Russia
Dennis Romboy, KSL | Posted Aug 20th - 10:12pm
President Donald Trump has apparently already lined up a replacement for Jon Huntsman Jr. as U.S. ambassador to Russia.
Inland port opponents confront SLC Council over $28 million tax for warehouse
Katie McKellar, KSL | Posted Aug 20th - 9:42pm
An agreement Salt Lake City leaders made last year, before the state created the controversial Utah Inland Port Authority, has come back to haunt them.
Audit asks if revenue will be sufficient to cover the $1.43 billion Lake Powell Pipeline
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, KSL | Posted Aug 20th - 9:09pm
If projections pan out, it appears the Washington County Water Conservancy District will generate sufficient revenue — perhaps even an excess — to cover the costs of the planned $1.43 billion Lake Powell Pipeline, according to a legislative audit released Tuesday.
