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'Families are squeezed': Utah lawmakers urged to focus on high cost of living
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 11:02 p.m. | Save Story
At a rally Thursday on the steps of the Capitol, faith and community leaders said too many families are getting left behind as prices keep rising, urging lawmakers to focus on affordability.
Utah nurses hold vigil for Minnesota man killed during immigration enforcement protest
Daniel Woodruff and Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah nurses and other community members gathered Thursday to honor the Minnesota man killed during a protest.
Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved; operators expected to gain autonomy
Marianna Parraga, Reuters | Posted Jan. 29 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers approved in a final vote on Thursday a sweeping reform of Venezuela's main oil law after sweetening the original proposal by interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
Trump, Democrats say deal reached to avert shutdown; immigration talks to continue
Richard Cowan, David Morgan and Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Updated Jan. 29 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a bipartisan spending deal that would stave off a government shutdown as talks to rein in immigration agents continued.
'I felt tricked': KSL investigates some misleading claims from those working to repeal Prop 4
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Some paid signature gatherers working to place a repeal of Proposition 4 on the ballot have misled or withheld info from voters about what the initiative would do, a KSL investigation shows.
Proposed bill looks to suspend licenses for Utah drivers caught without insurance
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
State lawmakers are considering cracking down on drivers caught driving without insurance.
How Utah leaders are working with ICE to prevent the state from becoming Minnesota
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 29 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders blamed a breakdown in communication between local and federal law enforcement for the deadly confrontations with immigration authorities in Minnesota.
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.
