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Utah weighs allowing pregnant women to get disabled parking pass
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
A proposal at the Utah Legislature would allow pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
Trump border czar Homan says ICE in Minneapolis will focus on 'targeted' operations, not sweeps
Brad Brooks and Steve Gorman, Reuters | Updated Jan. 29 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Tom Homan, newly installed as commander of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, said on Thursday that federal agents would focus on "targeted, strategic enforcement operations."
UVU announces initiative to help students enter workforce sooner
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 29 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University has launched the Fast Track 1-2-3 program, an initiative designed to help students complete workforce-ready degrees in as little as one to three years while reducing educational costs through strategic partnerships and flexible course offerings.
Student journalism bill stalls at Utah Legislature over 'serious concerns'
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A proposal to expand the rights of student journalists in Utah while protecting their advisers from liability failed to move forward this week in the Legislature.
Trump, Schumer move toward deal to avert government shutdown, NYT says
Richard Cowan and David Morgan, Reuters | Updated Jan. 28 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump and Sen. Chuck Schumer moved on Wednesday night toward an agreement to avert a government shutdown, including new restrictions on federal immigration agents, The New York Times reported.
Lawmakers advance plan to cut Utah income taxes for sixth straight year
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to advance SB60, which would cut the state's corporate and income tax rate to 4.45% and could save a typical Utah family around $45 a year.
Trump administration rolls out 'Trump accounts' for babies as part of affordability pitch
Andrea Shalal and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Posted Jan. 28 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, is rolling out his investment accounts for babies in the United States, with more than 500,000 families already signed up, top officials said.
Utah bill to end driver privilege card program for immigrants formulated, awaiting attention
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A bill sponsored by Utah Rep. Trevor Lee to end the state's driver privilege program, geared in part to immigrants in the country illegally, has been formulated and numbered.
US agents involved in latest Minneapolis shooting put on leave, media reports say
Reuters | Updated Jan. 28 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
At least two federal agents who were involved in Saturday's fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, two U.S. media outlets said on Wednesday.
Utah lawmakers looking to reduce penalties for speeding in school zones
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are considering changes to penalties for drivers caught speeding in school zones. In short, the penalties for certain drivers would be reduced.
Bruce Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song, sings 'ICE out now!'
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Updated Jan. 28 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday released a protest song honoring Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two Minneapolis residents killed during President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration raids.
Drone demo wows as 47G aerospace shows off on defense day at Utah Capitol
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah-based 47G hosted its aerospace and defense showcase Wednesday at the state Capitol, bringing together leaders, industry executives and innovators and drawing hundreds of attendees.
FBI searches Atlanta election office related to 2020 US presidential vote
Jana Winter, Reuters | Updated Jan. 28 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
The FBI is executing a search warrant at a Fulton County election office outside Atlanta related to an investigation into possible interference in Georgia in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Rubio touts progress with Venezuela's new leaders in Senate hearing
Patricia Zengerle, Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Updated Jan. 28 - 12:48 p.m. | Save Story
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate on Wednesday that Venezuela's new leaders were moving toward closer ties with the United States, leaving no immediate need for further U.S. military action.
Utah's Democratic leaders push against idea of immigrant detention center in the state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Democratic leaders are pressing the state's federal delegation to oppose the notion of building an immigrant detention facility in the state.
Fed holds rates steady, sees 'elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market
Howard Schneider, Reuters | Updated Jan. 28 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, citing still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth, and giving little indication in its latest policy statement of when borrowing costs might fall again.
Utah Republicans push to end exceptions for child transgender treatments
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 28 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rex Shipp, R-Cedar City, would permanently prohibit health care providers from prescribing hormonal transgender treatment, such as cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers, to minors.
US review of Alex Pretti killing does not mention him brandishing firearm
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Updated Jan. 28 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
An initial government review of the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by immigration agents in Minneapolis made no mention of him brandishing a firearm, despite initial statements by Trump officials highlighting the weapon.
