(Salt Lake City, UT) — Supporters of abortion rights in Utah are protesting the apparent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Several hundred people rallied at the Utah State Capitol yesterday following the leak of a draft opinion indicating the 1973 decision legalizing abortion nationwide […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The state of Utah plans to honor former Senator Orrin Hatch before his funeral next week. Hatch will lie in state in the Utah State Capitol Rotunda next Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. His funeral will be held at the Institute for Religion in […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Protesters on both sides of the abortion debate are making their voices heard in Utah. Pro-abortion protesters went to the steps of the Utah state Capitol Saturday to rally in support of a woman’s right to choose. The rally sponsored by the Satanic Temple of […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s newest license plate features an outline of the state and five hands of different colors holding it into place. The words “many stories, one Utah” are printed underneath. The Deseret News reports that Gov. Spencer Cox hopes it’ll be the one many people are […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Capitol building is set to reopen to the public Monday after last week’s closure due to concerns about potential protests. Republican Senate President Stuart Adams says public input is essential in maintaining the legislative process. The Capitol was closed from Jan. 19-22 due to […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox outlined his priorities during his first State of the State address, including expanding funding for public education and infrastructure. The Republican governor delivered his virtual address in the House chamber of the state’s Capitol Thursday. The new governor says he significantly […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State Capitol will be largely closed to the public when lawmakers begin their work for the year next week amid planned protests following in Utah an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol last week. Lawmakers announced Tuesday that public testimony for and against bills […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — People waving Trump flags and holding “Stop the Steal” signs rallied at the Utah Capitol Wednesday ahead of Congress’ expected vote to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. The crowd of about 200 people crowded around a television monitor on the steps of the Capitol in […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — Allyson Gamble, the longtime executive director of the Utah state Capitol, has died. She was 52. Gov. Gary Herbert said Saturday in a statement mourning her death that Gamble was beloved by all, regardless of political party, because of her warmth, talent and enthusiasm. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Amid apprehension about a possible outbreak of coronavirus, Utah lawmakers are distancing themselves from a political mainstay of handshaking while a major business conference scheduled for mid-March with Michelle Obama speaking has been canceled. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that signs posted around the capitol on […]
