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Book Banning Bill To Gov. Cox’s Desk

Book Banning Bill To Gov. Cox’s Desk

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that would change the book banning process in Utah schools is going to Governor Cox’s desk. If signed into law, a book that has what is believed to be “objective sensitive material” would require two school districts or five charter schools banning it […]

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Eye Care Bill Changes Who May Perform Surgeries

Eye Care Bill Changes Who May Perform Surgeries

(Salt Lake City, UT) — An eye care bill in the state legislature is pitting two groups of professionals against one another. Senate Bill 210 would allow optometrists to perform certain laser procedures. SB210 is sponsored by Republican Representative James Dunnigan of Taylorsville and Provo Republican Senator Curtis Bramble. The […]

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Business Leaders Call On State Congress To Pass Gov. Cox’s Homeless Bill

Business Leaders Call On State Congress To Pass Gov. Cox’s Homeless Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Business leaders in Salt Lake City are supporting Governor Cox’s homelessness proposal. The plan would see services expand spending by just over 190-million dollars. Most of it would go to fund emergency shelters. City leaders like Salt Lake Chamber CEO Derek Miller credit Cox’s decision […]

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Cox Explains Why He Signed DEI Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox is giving his explanation for signing a bill that changes diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. Cox released a five-thousand word essay on the matter Friday, just a couple of weeks after the measure was passed with a veto proof […]

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Ten Commandments Bill Introduced

Ten Commandments Bill Introduced

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill has been introduced in the legislature that would teach the Ten Commandments as a part of U.S. History. GOP Representative Logan Petersen argued in the house that the Commandments were used as inspiration by the founding fathers when crafting various articles like the […]

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Bill Would End Requirement For Front License Plate In Utah

Bill Would End Requirement For Front License Plate In Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new bill aims to end the requirement for front license plates on vehicles in Utah. House Bill 45 is sponsored by Senator Daniel McCay, and proposes that state money which would be used to print the license plates would instead go toward the Utah […]

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A.I. Revenge Porn Bill Proposed In Legislature

A.I. Revenge Porn Bill Proposed In Legislature

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new bill proposed in the legislature would define sexually explicit images of people without their consent as revenge porn. Democratic Senator Karen Kwan has proposed the bill that would close a loophole in the current terms of the anti-deep fake porn law. Currently an […]

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Utah School Board Member Natalie Cline Meets With Republican Lawmakers

Utah School Board Member Natalie Cline Meets With Republican Lawmakers

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah State School Board member Natalie Cline is doing damage control. Media reports say she met privately with state House Republicans on Tuesday. The GOP-controlled legislature is trying to come up with a response to the social media-generated controversy created by Cline. The board member […]

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Utah Lawmakers Seeks Higher Penalties For Domestic Violence Crimes

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A Utah lawmaker is concerned about domestic violence deaths in the state. Republican Representative Marsha Judkins has proposed legislation to take a harder stand against domestic violence offenders illegally holding on to their guns. Judkins says the measure mirrors the state’s stiffer penalties for someone […]

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Road Rage Bill Gets Committee Approval

Road Rage Bill Gets Committee Approval

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that defines road rage in Utah is one step closer to reaching the House floor. The House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee gave the measure unanimous approval Friday. In Utah, a road rage event would be the commission of a criminal offense […]

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