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Utah lawmakers join criticism of WNBA's stance on transgender athletes
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 7:02 p.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Burgess Owens have recently joined the fray of voices criticizing the WNBA.
Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 5:04 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis said he supports federal legislation requiring proof of ID and citizenship to vote, but said it's likely too late to implement the SAVE America Act if it's passed before the midterms.
John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:01 p.m.
Sen. John Curtis convened a roundtable of experts and policymakers to discuss "bold and audacious" ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake.
Sen. Curtis talks public transit expansion ahead of temple open house and Olympics
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 20 - 6:36 a.m.
As Utah prepares to host millions of visitors for the Salt Lake Temple open house and the 2034 Winter Olympics, its railways are undergoing a major change.
Utah finds a new economic and ecological partner in Argentina
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 5:36 p.m.
Utah has a new friend in South America, and the relationship could bring the state significant economic opportunity and answers to its most difficult ecological problems.
HHS 'actively reviewing' Mike Lee's push for a new Type 1 diabetes treatment
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 18 - 1:35 p.m.
The Department of Health and Human Services is reviewing a request from Sen. Mike Lee to reclassify a set of cells within the pancreas to be used to treat Type 1 diabetes.
Lee, Warren find common ground on limiting stock buybacks for defense companies
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 12:02 p.m.
Sens. Mike Lee and Elizabeth Warren say Congress should codify a Trump executive order that has effectively limited some stock buybacks by large defense contractors.
Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 8:01 p.m.
Utah's congressional and local leaders paid tribute to the firefighters who died fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire last week.
Mike Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 10:09 a.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children in order to enter the United States illegally.
College sports bill could override state restrictions on transgender athletes, Utah AG warns
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 11 - 8:35 a.m.
A group of attorneys general from six red states, including Utah's Derek Brown, wrote a letter to sponsors of a major bill regulating college sports urging changes before a floor vote.
Here's what Utah, federal lawmakers are doing to crack down on online fraud
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 10 - 4:04 p.m.
Congress is looking at ways to crack down on retail fraud and online scams, after a federal report found that internet scams cost Americans more than $20 billion last year.
Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Mike Lee's election bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 9 - 3:37 p.m.
The Senate adjourned for its annual August recess Saturday morning, leaving town without making headway on a number of bills they initially teed up for consideration.
Senate overcomes weedy issue to advance deal avoiding government shutdown
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 8 - 6:20 p.m.
The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution to extend government funding into the winter, notching a major win for party leaders before they leave town for a five-week recess.
Can we keep AI from risking national security?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 7 - 12:34 p.m.
Who wields ultimate power: the U.S. government or artificial intelligence? The debate is raging on as Rep. Celeste Maloy waded into the fray with an AI regulation bill of her own.
Over 20 Republicans join Mike Lee's bid to cancel recess unless Senate passes SAVE Act
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 6 - 9:46 a.m.
A growing number of Republicans said on Wednesday they would back Sen. Mike Lee forcing a vote to keep the Senate in session if there is no movement on the SAVE America Act.
John Curtis brought the Utah Compact on Immigration to Congress. MAGA called it a betrayal
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 5 - 5:02 p.m.
Sen. John Curtis' migrant worker proposal has set off an "amnesty" debate among conservatives, with segments of the Republican base describing it as a betrayal of America First ideology.
John Curtis makes decision on Trump's attorney general nominee, as one of few Senate holdouts
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 5 - 11:02 a.m.
In a statement, Sen. John Curtis said he got the assurances he needed, including on a controversial anti-weaponization fund, to say he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche.
Wildfire prevention emerges as a rare bipartisan priority in Congress
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:41 a.m.
After millions of acres have burned in the Western United States in a record-setting wildfire season, senators are pushing to ensure the Fix Our Forests Act can get past the finish line.
Utah Sen. John Curtis proposes state-led migrant worker pilot program
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 3 - 9:33 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis announced the introduction of a bill on Monday that would create a voluntary state-sponsored visa program.
Sen. Mike Lee spearheads effort to repeal the country's oldest military authorization in the Middle East
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 31 - 5:33 p.m.
It's been decades since the Soviet Union collapsed, bringing an official end to the Cold War. Now, lawmakers want to finally repeal the military authorization allowing the United States to counter attacks in the Middle East.
John Curtis says 'under no circumstance' will he help end the filibuster, defying Trump's wishes
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 30 - 7:03 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis reiterated his long-held position that he will not back any efforts to eliminate the Senate filibuster, going against one of President Donald Trump's top demands for Republicans in Congress.
Sen. John Curtis discusses Utah voter, land issues with Trump AG nominee
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 30 - 9:02 a.m.
Sen. John Curtis met behind closed doors with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday as the Utah Republican weighs whether to officially confirm the nominee to the top administration position.
Mike Lee, Donald Trump say Congress should skip its August recess to pass voting bill
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 27 - 8:34 p.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and President Donald Trump are pushing for Congress to work through its planned August recess in order to pass the voting bill known as the SAVE America Act.
DC heavyweights spent Pioneer Day in Utah, talking about fires and floods
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted July 26 - 7:12 a.m.
Local, state and federal leaders gathered in Beaver on Friday to talk about forest management in the aftermath of the devastating Cottonwood Fire and subsequent floods.
