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Cox requests that Utah spend $50M on homeless issues in upcoming budget
Carter Williams, KSL.com | 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.com | 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.com | 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.com | 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, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | 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, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | 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-TV | 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.
Govs. Cox and Grisham advise city leaders on dealing with political violence, fostering civility
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 8:28 p.m.
A lighthearted start set the tone for a 30-minute conversation that blended humor with more serious topics, like political violence, between Govs. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Spencer Cox.
Layton residents advocate for off-leash dog park; city identifies potential site
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 22 - 7:03 p.m.
The city of Layton is without an off-leash dog park. Some residents are advocating to change that.
Cox says delayed redistricting decision makes it harder for 'justice to fairly play out'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 7:15 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Thursday that the slow arrival of the state's bombshell redistricting decision has limited the Legislature's ability to appeal the ruling which overrode lawmakers' authority over redistricting.
Salt Lake County, Midvale approve land purchase to build new county library branch
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 12:23 p.m.
A land purchase opens the door to construct a new Salt Lake County Library branch in Midvale.
Here's what city leaders nationwide can learn from Utah's Olympic experience
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 20 - 6:51 a.m.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall offered a simple suggestion to local government leaders from around the country at the Utah Olympic Park Wednesday on taking advantage of big events.
What does Trump's H-1B policy mean for India? Utahns there on trade mission react
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 17 - 7:05 a.m.
As President Donald Trump made comments about legal immigration, an overall consensus among Utah politicians, experts emerged that their federal governments will sort it out.
Outgoing Millcreek mayor offers parting words of wisdom as new city leader takes oath
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:31 p.m.
Millcreek's second mayor, and first female mayor, was sworn into office Monday evening.
Davis County to provide warmth for the unsheltered at new warming center in Clearfield
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 7:11 p.m.
Davis County has a new location for its warming center, as officials anticipate increased demand, more volunteers are needed
Transparency delayed: Utah's public records appeals now take twice as long
Courtney Johns, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 10 - 10:04 a.m.
Utah's newly formed Government Records Office was designed to streamline the state's public records appeals process.
Utah SNAP recipients to receive November benefits; exact timeline remains unclear
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 11:03 a.m.
SNAP benefits are expected to resume for November, despite the ongoing government shutdown.
Parents petition against defunding of Salt Lake County child care programs
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 6:04 p.m.
Salt Lake County parents are fighting to persuade the Republican majority of the County Council to reconsider a funding cut to child care programs.
Utah directs $21M to help spur 38 outdoor recreation projects in the state
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 6:23 a.m.
Dozens of outdoor recreation projects planned across Utah are receiving a boost from the state.
Grantsville elects first female mayor; other unofficial results in Tooele County races
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:38 p.m.
Here's a look at the 2025 municipal election results throughout Tooele County
Several Salt Lake County mayors on track for reelection Tuesday night
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 11:18 p.m.
Residents in multiple cities in Salt Lake County headed to the polls on Tuesday to vote on several important items in the 2025 municipal general election.
Millcreek selects Cheri Jackson as new mayor in wake of longtime mayor's retirement
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 10:34 p.m.
Millcreek City Councilwoman Cheri Jackson was selected by her peers to replace Jeff Silvestrini as the city's mayor.
Eagle Mountain officials highlight proposed recreation, arts and parks tax as elections near
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 10:32 p.m.
Eagle Mountain residents will decide whether or not the city will implement a local sales tax dedicated to funding recreation, arts and parks programs.
