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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.
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?
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
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
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
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.
