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US Supreme Court to decide legality of transgender school sports bans
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Posted July 3 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a bid by Idaho and West Virginia to enforce their state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools.
Paramount settles Trump lawsuit over Kamala Harris interview on '60 Minutes' for $16M
Helen Coster, Jack Queen and David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted July 3 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Paramount late Tuesday agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris that the network broadcast in October.
Spending bill to restart, expand compensation for Utahns exposed to nuclear fallout
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 3 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Downwinders from across Utah are on track to receive compensation for illnesses caused by radiation from nuclear testing as part of the Republicans' massive tax and spending package approved by the House on Thursday.
Davis County controller to step down, prompting search for replacement
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 3 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County Controller Curtis Koch, finishing his third term, is to step down, and GOP leaders will meet to tab a replacement.
Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill wins congressional approval
Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan and David Morgan, Reuters | Updated July 3 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's tax-cut package cleared its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress on Thursday, as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the massive bill and sent it to him to sign into law.
Utah County leaders offer relief amid canyon bathroom closures mired in federal red tape
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted July 3 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
Utah County leaders are stepping in to help with canyon bathroom closures in Forest Service territory ahead of the July Fourth weekend.
How will Trump's tax bill change Medicaid?
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted July 3 - 8:51 a.m. | Save Story
The final version of President Donald Trump's tax bill will likely come with significant changes to Medicaid, sparking concerns among the millions of Americans who rely on the program.
Utah Sen. John Curtis plays key role in preserving green energy policies in massive tax bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 3 - 6:23 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis is a lead negotiator in the consideration of President Donald Trump's domestic policy, especially in softening GOP-led proposals to eliminate clean energy tax credits.
Second developer sues Ogden Valley water supplier over water access
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
A second developer is now suing an Ogden Valley water district, questioning whether the water supply situation is as dire as the supplier maintains.
House Republicans advance toward vote on Trump's tax-cut bill
Bo Erickson, David Morgan and Richard Cowan, Reuters | Posted July 2 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Republicans in the House of Representatives Wednesday moved closer toward advancing President Donald Trump's tax-cut and spending bill, appearing to overcome concerns over costs.
'Real people': Advocates say budget bill's cuts to SNAP, Medicaid will hit vulnerable Utahns
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates for low-income people and older adults warn that the GOP budget bill could be detrimental to vulnerable Utahns, thanks to proposed cuts to Medicaid and supplemental nutrition programs.
Controversial development proposal near Moab spurs lawsuit as plans move ahead
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 2 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A controversial 430-home development proposal near Moab has sparked a lawsuit as the plans for the locale, Echo Canyon, move forward.
Mixed reactions as USDA calls for rescindment of 2001 'Roadless Rule'
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted July 2 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
While there is some hope that the rescinding of a 2001 roadless rule could lead to better wildfire mitigation, others worry it's a gateway to a future land grab.
Trump administration on USNS Harvey Milk renaming: 'Taking the politics out of ship naming'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 2 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Navy replenishment oiler previously named for gay rights leader and Navy veteran Harvey Milk has a new moniker: the USNS Oscar V. Peterson.
Senate passes Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, setting up House battle
Richard Cowan, David Morgan and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Updated July 1 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Senate Republicans passed President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending bill on Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, advancing the package to the House for final approval.
Judge blocks Trump administration move to overhaul health agencies
Nate Raymond, Reuters | Updated July 1 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from overhauling the Department of Health and Human Services by reorganizing several agencies and cutting jobs.
Cox, Marie Osmond kick off Utah's yearlong celebration for America's 250th birthday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah kicked off what will be a year of "celebration and service" Tuesday leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next July.
Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' as he pushes for more deportations
Trevor Hunnicutt, Evelyn Hockstein and Maria Alejandra Cardona, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Tuesday toured a remote migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" as his Republican allies advanced a sweeping spending bill that could ramp up deportations.
