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How Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood out on the top political stories of 2025
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 1 - 3:13 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox completed the first year of his second term as one of the most prominent leaders in Utah history. But it didn't come out of nowhere — here's how he did it.
Here's 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m.
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
Gov. Cox responds to Minnesota fraud reports. Could it happen in Utah?
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 31 - 5:02 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox took to social media this week to respond to allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota — and why it probably won't happen in Utah.
Grantsville seeks candidates to fill City Council seat as mayor-elect prepares to take office
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 29 - 2:00 p.m.
Grantsville is seeking applicants to fill a vacant City Council seat, as mayor-elect prepares to take office.
EPA awards $3.4M grant to expand waste management in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 1:05 p.m.
A $3.4 million EPA grant is intended to help boost waste and recycling services in Davis County.
Former Vineyard city manager appointed to replace councilwoman who resigned
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 7:02 a.m.
Ezra Nair was appointed to the Vineyard City Council after the resignation of a councilwoman.
Eagle Mountain pauses vote to create code allowing future nuclear energy generation
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 10:36 p.m.
Nuclear energy talks halted again in Eagle Mountain.
Capitol board votes to move auditor's office amid dispute over space in Utah Capitol
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 7:11 p.m.
A board tasked with maintaining the Utah state Capitol Hill Complex voted Monday to relocate the state auditor's office within the Capitol, prompting pushback from Republican State Auditor Tina Cannon.
Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:05 p.m.
Several Utah Republicans have spoken out against an executive order from President Trump that aims to restrict state's abilities to regulate AI.
Families brace for challenges as Salt Lake County child care centers are set to close
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 10:04 a.m.
Families scramble for new child care options as Salt Lake County-funded day cares prepare to close in 2026.
Utah, Pennsylvania governors speak out against political violence at bipartisan event
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:00 a.m.
Utah's governor took his message of "disagreeing better" to Washington with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, moderated by "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Salt Lake County Council approves property tax increase of almost 14%
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:54 p.m.
The Salt Lake County Council approves tax increase of about 14% following more than three hours of public comment.
'Ineffective leadership' within Salt Lake police led to low morale and issues, audit finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 5:11 p.m.
A scathing new audit outlines multiple problems with old Salt Lake City police leadership that led to low morale, performance issues and other concerns.
Proposed Thanksgiving Point STEM center gets financial backing from Lehi City Council
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:57 a.m.
The Lehi City Council approved a measure in November to provide up to $32 million in sales tax revenue bonds to help fund a new STEM Center at Thanksgiving Point.
Gov. Spencer Cox calls special session as Legislature looks to repeal collective bargaining ban
Payton Davis and Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:27 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox announced a special Utah Legislature session scheduled for Tuesday.
Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax credits
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, 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.
Cox requests that Utah spend $50M on homeless issues in upcoming budget
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 4:07 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed 2027 fiscal year budget includes money that could go toward the construction of a proposed 1,300-bed homeless services campus in Salt Lake City.
Humankind reckoning: Cox announces Utah's 'pro-human' AI initiative
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah Gov Spencer Cox announced Tuesday the launch of Utah's "pro-human" AI initiative to "drive breakthroughs in human-centered innovation and advance human flourishing."
'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.
New Millcreek initiative aims to expose youth to diverse career paths
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 8:04 a.m.
Millcreek Futures, a recently launched initiative, introduces students to diversified career paths.
Gov. Cox's popularity holds strong with GOP, dips among Democrats, poll says
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 30 - 10:02 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox continues to enjoy a positive approval rating by a 15 percentage-point margin, with 50% of registered voters in Utah saying they approve of his performance and 35% saying they disapprove.
Cox says he's writing a book but has no plans to run for president
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, 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 and Daniel Woodruff, 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.
Central Utah elects record number of first-time mayors; regional council ready to help
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Nov. 23 - 7:03 p.m.
The R6 Regional Council is made up of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties, helping accomplish what's needed from small government. And with many new faces, they'll need it.
