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Senate Gives Support To New Utah Flag

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Senate is indicating support for changing the design of the Utah state flag. The Senate approved the first reading of the bill that would change the flag yesterday, with 18 senators voting in favor. The bill has faced criticism from some Utahns who […]

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Republican Lawmaker Says Voucher Lobbyist Should Resign

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A Utah lawmaker says a lobbyist who supports a bill to tie teacher raises to a school voucher program should resign from her position. Republican state Senator Mike McKell of Spanish Fork called for the resignation of Allison Sorensen yesterday. McKell was responding to an […]

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Senate Committee Passes School Voucher Bill

Senate Committee Passes School Voucher Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that ties teacher raises to a controversial school voucher program is a step closer to the governor’s desk. House Bill 215 was passed by a Senate committee yesterday on a 7-2 vote. The bill would give all Utah teachers a pay increase, but […]

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Local Orgs Push Back Against Statewide Tax Cuts

Local Orgs Push Back Against Statewide Tax Cuts

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Local organizations are pushing back against Governor Cox’s proposed one-billion-dollar tax cut. Instead, organizers want to see investments in Utah’s future. In a press conference at the State Capitol yesterday, a conservation policy expert with the Utah Rivers Council said hundreds of millions of dollars […]

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Salt Lake City Drops Lawsuit Over Inland Port

Salt Lake City Drops Lawsuit Over Inland Port

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Supreme Court is granting a request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Salt Lake City officials over the building of an inland port. The state’s highest court announced the dismissal on Friday. Salt Lake City officials claimed the state illegally claimed land on […]

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Utah Board Of Education Schedules Vote On School Choice Bill

Utah Board Of Education Schedules Vote On School Choice Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah State Board of Education is holding a special meeting this morning to discuss a school voucher bill making its way through the state legislature. The early-morning meeting is expected to include a vote on whether to support House Bill 215 before it is […]

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More Snow Forecast For Southern Utah

More Snow Forecast For Southern Utah

(St. George, UT) — More snow is coming to southern Utah. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect now, until five p.m. tonight. The advisory impacts cities of Cove Fort, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, Brian Head and Alton. Officials expect to see upwards of […]

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Sen. Thatcher Okay After House Incident

Sen. Thatcher Okay After House Incident

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Senator Daniel Thatcher says he’s alright after appearing to suffer from a medical issue during debate on the Utah Senate floor. Several people stopped to attend to Thatcher Thursday while the group was discussing controversial bills concerning transgender youth healthcare. However, he told that he […]

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House Committee Passes Bill Tying Teacher Raises To Voucher Program

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would provide raises for Utah teachers as long as it comes with more funding for private school options. The House Education Committee voted 12-4 yesterday to advance House Bill 215. The bill ties teacher raises to […]

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Cox Focuses On Youth, Families In State Of State Address

Cox Focuses On Youth, Families In State Of State Address

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Cox is telling young people that their future is bright in the state of Utah. The governor gave his State of the State speech last night to Utah lawmakers and spent a lot of time talking about policy issues that affect families. He supported […]

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