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Lawmakers advance plan to cut Utah income taxes for sixth straight year

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

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

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

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

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!'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Chronic absenteeism: Lawmakers from both parties pledge to get Utah kids back in class

Chronic absenteeism: Lawmakers from both parties pledge to get Utah kids back in class

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Last year, prior to the current academic year, the Utah State Board of Education reported that almost a quarter of Utah students were chronically absent during the 2023-2024 school year.
Why is the University of Utah launching a federalism/American governance initiative?

Why is the University of Utah launching a federalism/American governance initiative?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah launched its "civic engagement" initiative: a presidential initiative on federalism, law and American governance, part of its strategic reinvestment. Here's why.
Man disrupts Ilhan Omar event in Minnesota, sprays her with liquid

Man disrupts Ilhan Omar event in Minnesota, sprays her with liquid

Kanishka Singh and Daniel Trotta, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 28 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man charged at Rep. Ilhan Omar and ​sprayed a foul-smelling liquid on her during a town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday while she was condemning the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Why 2026 will be 'consequential' year for Salt Lake City, according to its mayor

Why 2026 will be 'consequential' year for Salt Lake City, according to its mayor

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 9:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

2026 could be a "consequential" year for Utah's capital city, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said in her State of the City address. These are five takeaways from her speech.
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt visits Utah to urge regulations on 'amoral' AI companies

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt visits Utah to urge regulations on 'amoral' AI companies

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Golden Globe-nominated actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt appeared at the Utah Capitol to urge lawmakers to support a bill regulating artificial intelligence companies.
US judge threatens ICE chief with contempt, orders court appearance

US judge threatens ICE chief with contempt, orders court appearance

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The chief judge of Minnesota's federal court ordered the ​acting chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear in court to personally ⁠explain why that agency has not complied with dozens of court ‌orders in recent weeks.