(Salt Lake City, UT) — A state senator wants to encourage greater conservation by making Utahns pay more for water. State Senator Dan McCay of Riverton unveiled a proposal yesterday that would keep the state from paying for water use when it collects property taxes. McCay says his bill will […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A Utah lawmaker is trying to make holding your phone while driving illegal. Representative Carol Spackman Moss told she’s planning to stand behind a bill that aims to crack down on distracted drivers. She said people are dying because of distractions behind the wheel, like […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new design for the Utah State Flag is getting closer to reality. Nineteen designs are under consideration following feedback from the public. State Senator Dan McCay tweeted images of the remaining designs last night, saying they represented the hard work of many Utahns and […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Several Utah lawmakers are making a run for an open leadership position in the state House of Representatives. Republican state Representative Val Peterson has told colleagues that he is not running for re-election to the post of House majority assistant whip. At least four Republicans […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Attorneys for the Utah Legislature are responding to a lawsuit claiming the state’s new congressional district map is an unconstitutional gerrymander. In a motion to dismiss, lawyers argue claims over gerrymandering are nothing more than a “political disagreement” and impact to a political party is […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — State lawmakers are laying out their priorities for the rest of this year. The Legislative Management Committee met yesterday at the State Capitol to outline areas for study before the next session of the legislature. Among the topics listed were the state economy, including possible […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) – Governor Spencer Cox signed several bills centered around improving diversity in Utah this morning. Legislation includes bills that make driver license exams available in several languages, and expands healthcare support for racial and ethnic communities. Governor Cox also signed legislation that recognizes Juneteenth as an […]
(Murray, UT) — Governor Cox is calling attention to education bills passed by the Utah Legislature this year. The governor held a ceremonial bill signing at Hillcrest Junior High School in Murray yesterday. Among the bills highlighted at the signing was an anti-bullying measure known as “Izzy’s Bill.” The nickname […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has signed into law bills that boost mental health resources across Utah and promote education for inmates in correctional facilities. One of the bills requires the Huntsman Mental Health Institute to develop a youth behavioral health curriculum while another bill boosts funding […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utahns say state lawmakers are just a bit more influential than the governor. A new Deseret News-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll recently asked voters what group of elected leaders holds the most influence in the state. Members of the Utah Legislature came out on top, […]
