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Republican lawmaker says Utah Legislature needs to 'step up' on child care
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:31 a.m.
The Utah legislative session starts in less than a week, and state Rep. Jason Thompson is pushing for more affordable child care to be front and center this year on the agenda.
State School Board toils over legislative mandate to cut millions from budget
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:34 p.m.
The Utah State Board of Education is grappling with how to navigate recent directives from the Utah Legislature to trim or reallocate $163 million of the state's education budget.
Advocates call for lawmakers to spend more on affordable housing to fight homelessness
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:11 p.m.
Advocates and lawmakers called for more funding for housing and homeless services during a rally ahead of the upcoming legislative session Thursday.
Utah lawmakers look to pass new tax on tech companies
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 2:52 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed on Tuesday his interest in levying a tax against social media companies as part of his campaign to take on Big Tech in the name of safeguarding children.
GOP lawmakers 'reply all' to defend Rep. Trevor Lee's comments about congressional candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 10:05 a.m.
Several GOP lawmakers defended Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee in a series of emails after a constituent wrote asking the Legislature to censure him for comments he made online.
Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:20 p.m.
The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.
There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 5:08 p.m.
Utah lawmakers say conservation will continue to be a "key component" in helping get water to the Great Salt Lake, which may influence new legislation in 2026.
The cost of living is eating Utah's 'Utahness.' Here's the GOP plan to save it
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 12 - 6:18 a.m.
Utah is not at risk of losing its reputation as the most family-friendly state in the nation. It already has.
GOP House leaders want to add justices to the Utah Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 3:00 p.m.
Top Republicans in the Utah House are looking to expand the state's judiciary and add transparency measures to the court system in the upcoming legislative session.
Utah, the state that wants to unplug America's schools
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 7:15 a.m.
The state of Utah plans to transform the trajectory of K-12 education by taking a giant step backward.
AI technology set to transform drug prescription renewals in Utah
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 10:34 p.m.
Utah's Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy just announced its approval of a pilot effort for an AI-driven platform that provides select prescription renewal services, but medical experts are still wary.
Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 3:50 p.m.
One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.
Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:02 p.m.
State Republican lawmakers say they believe the Utah Supreme Court ruling on amending ballot initiatives affecting government structure threatens to sabotage its system of governance.
Legislature appeals redistricting case to Utah Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 2:17 p.m.
The Utah Legislature is asking the Utah Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August ruling that threw out the state's congressional map.
Utah leaders aim to limit phone use during entire school day
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 1:20 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session.
Utah lawmakers to push for ban on youth transgender treatments amid criticism of state report
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 5 - 5:00 p.m.
Utah lawmakers plan to replace a moratorium on gender transition treatments for minors with a permanent ban during the 2026 legislative session, according to state House Speaker Mike Schultz.
From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 5:00 p.m.
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
Utah Rep. Jordan Teuscher faces GOP challenger for reelection
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 3:04 p.m.
Another Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge as he seeks reelection later this year.
Here are 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.
This Utah Republican is challenging a longtime GOP lawmaker for a seat in the Senate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:11 p.m.
Two more Republican state lawmakers won't be returning to their seats after next year, with one seeking to unseat a GOP senator and another stepping away from lawmaking altogether.
Former 9-term congressman Rob Bishop running for Utah legislative seat
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 30 - 7:43 a.m.
Former U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop said he intends to return to Utah politics with a 2026 campaign for state Legislature to fill a House seat left vacant by the resignation of state Rep. Matt Gwynn.
Utah lawmaker to resign as daughter recovers after being hit by truck
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 29 - 3:59 p.m.
Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn plans to resign in March to spend more time with his family as his daughter recovers from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle earlier this year.
Judge paves way for Legislature to appeal redistricting ruling to Utah Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 29 - 3:00 p.m.
A Utah judge partially granted a request from the Legislature to certify her ruling to throw out old congressional maps, opening the door for lawmakers to appeal to the Utah Supreme Court.
Podcasting gives Utah politicians a new platform for political discourse
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 7:11 p.m.
Here's how a pair of Utah state senators are using podcasts to interact with the public.
