Utah Legislature
GOP delegates reject changes to nominating system; petition drive next?
Efforts to change the way Utah Republicans select their nominees were soundly defeated Saturday
Senator wants to offer incentives to attract gunmakers to Utah
Sen. Howard Stephenson, R-Draper, wants to offer gun manufacturers incentives that could include tax breaks to relocate in Utah. Read more »
Democrats call for legislative hearings into state executive scandals
Utah Democrats called Friday for legislative hearings into scandals surrounding some of the state's top elected officials. Read more »
Utah facing $1.2 billion-dollar water pollution problem
Utah water quality regulators say a $3 increase per household on sewer rates would help the state address the most challenging water pollution problem they've seen since the federal Clean Water Act... Read more »
Health care reform about to 'get real' for Utahns
Utah's legislative Health Reform Task Force discusses complicated terms and processes mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which will continue to swing into effect throughout... Read more »
Utah GOP convention agenda includes vote on Common Core
Utah's Republican Party will vote on a resolution opposing the Common Core State Standards on Saturday. The resolution has received an unfavorable recommendation by party leadership who worry the... Read more »
Utah lawmakers look to regulate child access to e-cigarettes
Utah lawmakers intend to pursue legislation that would regulate the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes to children and teens. Read more »
School officials report on class size reduction
Members of the State Office of Education presented their first report to the Education Interim Committee on the use of state class size reduction funds. Under a new law, schools must account and... Read more »
Swallow headlines spark question: Should Utah attorney general be elected or appointed?
State lawmakers held a lively discussion Wednesday over whether the attorney general in Utah should be appointed or elected. Read more »
Valentine: Too soon to say whether blood alcohol limit should be lowered
Sen. John Valentine, the legislator behind most of the recent changes to Utah's liquor laws, said Wednesday it's too soon to say whether he will sponsor a bill next session lowering the blood... Read more »
NTSB says dropping legal limit for blood-alcohol level in drivers will save lives
The National Transportation Safety Board wants all states to lower the impaired driving definitions for blood-alcohol content from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. Read more »
Feds fight Utah over measure to curb law enforcement authority
The federal government is asking a U.S. District Court judge to take emergency action preventing a law from taking effect Tuesday that would limit federal law enforcement officers' authority in... Read more »
Google treks across Deer Creek State Park
A Google trekker hiked Deer Creek State Park Monday wearing a backpack with a camera mounted on top to capture panoramic footage of the area. Read more »
State lawmakers likely to discuss Attorney General John Swallow's troubles
Embattled Utah Attorney General John Swallow will likely be a topic of discussion as state lawmakers gather for interim meetings Wednesday. Read more »
New law banning teen drivers from cellphones starts Tuesday
When Utah teenagers want to hit the road this week, they are going to have to hang up their cellphones. On Tuesday a new law prohibiting teens from using a cellphone while driving takes effect. Read more »
New Utah Internet Employment Privacy Act could impact workplace, hiring
A new law that will take effect this month may impact the way employers screen potential candidates and treat current employees. Read more »
Challenge to caucus system to dominate state GOP convention
It's not an election year, but GOP state delegates still have some big political decisions to make when they gather for their annual convention Saturday. Read more »
Utah leaders waiting for feds in Swallow investigation; but will they share answers?
Legislative leaders say they're waiting on the feds before considering any action regarding Utah Attorney General John Swallow. But the Department of Justice might never shed light on the alleged... Read more »
Self-professed tribal leader files thousands of lien notices in 4 Utah counties
A Uintah County woman who says she's the chairwoman of an American Indian tribe has filed a 250-page document that lays claim to millions of acres of land in four Utah counties. Read more »
Guv pick for corrections chief unanimously endorsed by Senate committee
Rollin Cook, a retired sheriff's deputy, was unanimously recommended Friday for state Senate confirmation next week as Utah's new executive director of the Department of Corrections. Read more »
Guv: 'We held our ground' in health exchange negotiations with feds; first to use dual-model system
Utah is getting everything it wanted from the federal government in a new agreement allowing the state to continue to run its health insurance exchange for small businesses, Gov. Gary Herbert said... Read more »
Pressure grows on AG Swallow as allegations fly
A convicted swindler claims Attorney General John Swallow and former Attorney General Mark Shurtleff lived it up on his dime at posh Southern California resort. Read more »
Parenting language derails Utah County GOP immigration compromise
A proposed change in the Utah County Republican platform on immigration pitched as a compromise between the current stand and the Utah Compact was rejected by delegates Saturday in a close vote. Read more »
Utah does not have a state canal inspection program
Murray disaster renews questions about the lack of state oversight of canal and irrigation companies. Read more »
Utah workgroup considers Medicaid expansion
Representatives of health care, business and government, as well as community advocates, are beginning a hearty discussion on Medicaid expansion. Read more »
Legislature votes against special session to override gun bill
The Utah Legislature failed to get the required two-thirds majority vote to hold a special override session for HB76. Read more »
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