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Gov. Spencer Cox issues reversal, says he will vote for and endorse Donald Trump
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 1:03 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he will endorse and vote for Donald Trump this fall — a dramatic reversal from just last week when he said he wouldn't vote for the former president.
Cox privately expresses support for Trump in letter, calling his survival a 'miracle'
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 8:31 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox privately committed his support to the Donald Trump this week, calling it a "miracle" the former president's "life was spared" in an assassination attempt.
Utah is seeing an increase in political threats, Department of Public Safety head says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 16 - 9:06 p.m.
Investigators have seen an increase in political threats against elected officials in Utah, the head of the state's Department of Public Safety said.
State tech officer fired after pushing back against plans to scrub public data
Eric S. Peterson, Utah Investigative Journalism Project | Posted July 13 - 7:22 a.m.
A state tech officer was fired after he pushed back against plans to scrub public data from a transparency website, including info that could help Utahns shop for health care and college degrees.
'Evil must always, always lose,' Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says during Utah visit
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 12 - 2:19 p.m.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for continued support for Ukraine during a visit to Salt Lake City Friday, thanking Utahns for their solidarity and support of Ukraine.
Election returns are not public records, Lt. Gov. Henderson tells county clerks
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 3 - 7:08 p.m.
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Wednesday advised county clerks that cast vote records and other election materials are not public records.
Supreme Court decision upends Biden administration's rules for EVs and emissions
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted July 3 - 4:05 p.m.
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came across as "a little arrogant" as a member of the executive branch addressing the legislative branch when he was responding to questions about federal government spending.
'The witch is dead!': Utah politicians celebrate Supreme Court decision weakening regulators
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 28 - 7:11 p.m.
Several Utah Republicans celebrated a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a 40-year-old precedent that allowed federal agencies to interpret vague legislation.
Lyman considering lawsuits as he delays conceding to Gov. Spencer Cox
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted June 26 - 9:39 p.m.
On election night, Lyman said he wouldn't concede the race until his team analyzed the election results.
Spencer Cox cruises to win in GOP primary; Phil Lyman says he won't concede
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 25 - 10:50 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox was projected to easily win the Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, though challenger Phil Lyman said he wouldn't concede.
Mike Kennedy, Rep. Moore win GOP primaries in 3rd, 1st District U.S. House races, AP says
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 25 - 10:45 p.m.
U.S. Rep. Blake Moore won the Republican primary for the 1st District U.S. House seat and Mike Kennedy won the 3rd District GOP primary, AP says. Rep. Maloy leads in voting in the 2nd District race.
Auditor releases update on investigations into alleged violations of Utah's bathroom bill
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 10:39 p.m.
Utah's auditor said he was "unable to substantiate" allegations of violating Utah's law restricting transgender restroom access but called on two state agencies to adopt plans to comply.
Report: Utah could save millions in waste by improving inventory process at liquor stores
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 2:37 p.m.
A legislative audit found Utah could save millions in waste by using industry best practices to manage inventory at state-owned liquor stores.
DOJ says Utah violates civil rights by 'segregating' adults with intellectual disabilities
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 18 - 9:08 p.m.
A Department of Justice investigation found Utah in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act by "segregating" adults with disabilities in employment and day services.
Spencer Cox elected vice chairman of the Western Governors' Association
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 1:06 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, the chairman of the National Governors' Association, has been tapped as vice chairman for a similar organization of governors of western states.
Cox condemns Denver sending migrants to Utah, says 'resources are completely depleted'
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 5:36 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says Denver officials paying travel costs to send migrants to Utah is "unacceptable," explaining that the state's "resources are completely depleted."
We need better disagreement to solve our nation's problems, Gov. Cox says
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted June 4 - 10:18 p.m.
On 'Good Morning America,' the Utah and Maryland governors spoke about how they hope people embrace the Disagree Better initiative.
Utah sues TikTok, saying it operates as 'virtual strip club,' exploits children
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 11:07 a.m.
Utah has filed a second lawsuit against TikTok, alleging that the platform knowingly "operates in part like a virtual strip club" and allows for the sexual exploitation of young users.
The Reagan Caucus wants to reclaim the Republican Party
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 7:11 a.m.
In Utah, the Reagan Caucus has endorsed candidates to replace Mitt Romney and John Curtis. Does it have sway with voters?
Davis County officials weigh tax hike, planning new shelter to contend with stray dogs, cats
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 25 - 4:08 p.m.
Davis County officials are considering a property tax hike and plan to build a new shelter to deal with the rising number of stray dogs and cats needing care.
Provo Power crew helping bring electricity to Navajo Nation homes
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 7:36 a.m.
A four-man Provo Power crew is in the Navajo Nation installing power lines to help bring electricity to those who don't have it, part of the Light Up Navajo initiative.
Gov. Cox supports caucus system after being booed at last month's convention
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 11:34 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox expressed support for the caucus convention but said some delegates have engaged in "canceling" behavior trying to shout down candidates they disagree with.
Will this merger remake Utah's defense industry?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 14 - 10:04 a.m.
Utah's largest industry associations in defense and advanced manufacturing announced on Monday they will combine forces to expand the state's national security sector.
Cox 'disappointed' after meeting with Air Force secretary on National Guard proposal
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 2:06 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he was "disappointed" not to get a commitment from Air Force brass to withdraw a controversial proposal to transfer some National Guard units to the Space Force.
