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Utah LG asks Trump to restore links to 'Women's History' graves in Arlington National Cemetery
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 5:32 p.m.
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson asked Trump to restore "Women's History" links to graves after they were removed as part of an apparent push to root out diversity initiatives.
Why Gov. Cox thinks civics education is key to reducing polarization in America
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 13 - 9:05 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox said better civics education can help reduce polarization in an interview with former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at a Stanford University think tank Thursday.
Utah's legislative session has come to an end. Here's what your lawmakers did
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Carter Williams, Logan Stefanich and Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 12:00 a.m.
Another 45-day legislative session is in the books, dominated early by rancor over a bill stripping public unions of bargaining power and concluding with Utah lawmakers revamping the state's election system.
Lawsuit alleging TikTok allows for the sexual exploitation of minors can advance, judge rules
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 21 - 12:29 p.m.
Utah's lawsuit alleging social media giant TikTok has allowed for the sexual exploitation of minors will continue after a judge denied TikTok's request to dismiss the case.
State seeking applicants to manage 37 small liquor stores throughout Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 27 - 1:10 p.m.
The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services is looking for "business-minded Utahns" to operate retail liquor stores and help expand the department's offerings to the state's more rural communities.
Some rural Utah renters say affordable housing program took their homes, equity
Eric S. Peterson, Utah Investigative Journalism Project | Posted Jan. 26 - 11:39 a.m.
A state program helps lower income residents become homeowners. But some rural renters say they lost the ability to buy their homes or earn the equity they put into them.
'We must build': Cox asks lawmakers, Utahns to embrace state's industrial spirit
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 23 - 7:16 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for a return to the state's "tradition of true grit" in his State of the State address at the Capitol Thursday evening, declaring that "now is a time for building."
Tensions rise as Utah court faces criticism from legislators
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:34 p.m.
Matthew B. Durrant, the chief justice of Utah's Supreme Court for the past 13 years, said Tuesday that the state has set the standard for judiciaries across the nation that entire time.
Cox focused on bolstering energy production, trimming taxes as 2025 session starts
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 21 - 7:24 p.m.
As the 2025 session starts, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said two priority issues in his view are bolstering energy production and trimming taxes.
Gov. Cox touts plan to cut income tax on Social Security this year
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 15 - 2:48 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told low-tax advocates on Tuesday that he wants the state Legislature to shake up its approach to tax relief.
Proposal to rename Burr Trail Scenic Byway after President-elect Donald Trump
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:06 a.m.
One of Utah's most scenic roads could soon bear the name of President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Utah names new wildlife director
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 6:36 p.m.
Utah now has a new top wildlife official, who is a familiar face within the state's wildlife agency.
Derek Brown outlines his priorities as Utah's new attorney general
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 5:03 p.m.
As the newly inaugurated Utah attorney general, Derek Brown told members of the press on Thursday that he plans to continue all litigation initiated by his predecessor.
Gov. Cox signs first executive order of 2nd term to fast-track large infrastructure projects
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 6:20 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced an executive order on Thursday requiring state environmental agencies to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure projects.
'Faith, family and community': Cox reflects on what makes Utah special in inaugural address
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 8 - 4:34 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox credited everyday Utahns and communities for the state's success Wednesday, calling for the state to lead out on recognizing and exalting unrecognized "social capital."
Gov. Cox, other Utah leaders serve at food bank and talk about upcoming legislative session
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 6:21 a.m.
After taking the oath of office on Monday, Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Attorney General Derek Brown and others came together Tuesday afternoon to serve at the Utah Food Bank.
Gov. Cox: Utahns can give hope to the nation
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 6 - 5:28 p.m.
On the eve of his second inauguration, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood at a church pulpit to deliver a sermon on the spiritual foundation of good governance.
Utah lawmakers set aside more than $200M for 2025 tax cuts. What break will taxpayers get?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 5 - 12:05 p.m.
Will this be the year Utah eliminates state income taxes on Social Security? With $200 million in the bank for the state, the answer might be yes.
Cox calls on Trump administration to remove ICE obstacles to deportations
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 11:59 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called on the Trump administration to replace the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director in Salt Lake City in a letter that proposes reforms.
Utah accuses TikTok of knowing about risks to children in unredacted legal filing
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:46 p.m.
Utah has alleged that the social media platform TikTok knew that minors were being sexually exploited on its app and had ineffective age restrictions in place, in a partially-unredacted legal filing on Friday.
Auditor recommends more transparency in signature-gathering process for Utah elections
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 4:33 p.m.
Utah Auditor John Dougall recommended the state improve transparency in the process for gathering signatures to qualify for the primary ballot in the state.
First female state auditor in Utah history taking over for 'Frugal Dougall'
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 3 - 10:00 a.m.
Utah is about to make history as the first female state auditor will take office next week.
Utah governor says he favors improving, not eliminating mail-in voting
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 19 - 5:04 p.m.
During Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's monthly news conference Thursday, Cox reaffirmed his support for mail-in voting.
'If you commit a crime, we send you out,' Cox says of some immigrants
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 19 - 12:16 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday that Utah will help with Trump administration deportation efforts of those living here illegally. "If you commit a crime, we send you out," he said.
