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FDA will drop 2-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access
Matthew Perrone, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:26 p.m. | Save Story
The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change to speed up the availability of medical products.
The unanswered questions at the center of Utah's unprecedented redistricting case
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Federal judges heard arguments on Wednesday in the case brought by Reps. Burgess Owens and Celeste Maloy to restore a congressional district map approved by Utah lawmakers.
Utah House OKs bill expanding tax credit for businesses that provide child care
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The House passed a bill expanding tax credits for Utah employers who provide child care services.
Utah bill seeks to close tax loophole for streaming services
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are advancing a bill to close a sales tax loophole that has allowed some video streaming services to avoid paying taxes on certain video rentals.
Ogden officials pause moves to craft measure meant to quell immigration jitters
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Feb. 18 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials have paused moves to craft a measure meant to quell immigration jitters, for now, due to worries it could run afoul of a state legislative proposal.
Environmental groups clash with Utah Inland Port Authority, Legislature over water use
Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Environmental groups released a report criticizing water use tied with Utah Inland Port projects, calling for the Legislature to limit the amount of water those developments can use.
NIH director Bhattacharya to temporarily run CDC
Ahmed Aboulenein, Julie Steenhuysen and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Updated Feb. 18 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya was named acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a Trump administration official said Wednesday.
New paint scheme for Trump's Air Force One includes gold, red, white and blue
David Shepardson and Mike Stone, Reuters | Posted Feb. 18 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Air Force is rolling out a new paint scheme across its executive airlift fleet, including Air Force One, in a color palette of red, white, dark blue, and gold, the service announced Tuesday.
Committee tables bill to shift Utah prep sports control from century-old association
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
A bill seeking to shift control of high school sports from the nonprofit Utah High School Activities Association to the State School was put on hold Wednesday.
Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' talks; US sees 'meaningful progress'
John Revill and Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters | Updated Feb. 18 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Peace talks in Geneva between Ukraine and Russia ended Wednesday with no breakthrough, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was dissatisfied, though Washington reported "meaningful progress."
How an FCC 'equal time' letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert
Brian Stelter, CNN | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A recent FCC inquiry to ABC about a possible "equal time" rule violation at "The View" raised concerns at CBS that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" could be targeted next.
Utah committee OKs bill meant to end public benefits for immigrants in the country illegally
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah House committee gave a favorable recommendation to a proposal meant to end public benefits that aid immigrants in the country illegally.
Utah bill to address water infrastructure needs advances, but not everyone's happy with it
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 17 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
A new bill that seeks to chip away at Utah's water infrastructure needs cleared its first legislative hurdle, but not without a fierce debate.
Behind the RNC's 'warning' text in Utah's fight over Proposition 4
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 17 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Republican National Committee is getting involved in Utah's fight over Proposition 4, sending a warning about a company convincing voters not to sign a ballot initative petition.
CBS host Stephen Colbert says network barred airing interview with Texas US Senate candidate
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated Feb. 17 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
CBS late-night show host Stephen Colbert said Monday the network's lawyers barred him from airing an interview with Senate candidate and Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
Utah bill would prevent food stamp use for 'ultra-processed food'
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 17 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
A new Utah bill would ban purchases of "ultra-processed food" with food stamps.
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin to depart with immigration crackdown under scrutiny
Ted Hesson and Jasper Ward, Reuters | Updated Feb. 17 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said she will step down in a social media post on Tuesday, as support for the Trump administration's immigration crackdown is dwindling.
US military says it killed 11 people in strikes on three alleged drug boats
Natasha Bertrand, CNN | Posted Feb. 17 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. military struck three alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean on Monday night, killing all 11 people on board, U.S. Southern Command said Tuesday.
