Category Archives: Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill to extend to 72 hours the waiting period for women seeking abortions in Utah received preliminary approval in the Utah Senate Wednesday afternoon. There was no debate or discussion. The bill was moved to … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Sex education took center stage at the Utah Legislature again Wednesday. But this time it revolved around teaching parents rather than students. In a House bill requiring schools to hold an annual parents seminar on topics … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that would have fined public school principals for failing to provide equal access to all teacher unions failed in the Utah House after prolonged debate Monday. Sponsors of SB82 say they’ve received reports of … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate gave final approval Wednesday a bill intended to prohibit interference with agricultural operations. HB187, co-sponsored by Rep. John Mathis, R-Vernal, is intended to prohibit trespassing at private agricultural operations to record images or … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate passed an amended version of a bill intended to preclude interference with agricultural operations. HB187 is intended to prohibit trespassing at agricultural operations under false pretenses or obtaining employment with the intent of … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — So-called consultants who prey on immigrants and refugees may soon be under state regulation. Utah lawmakers passed SB144 says those who provide services to immigrants including filling out forms, tax preparation and translation must register with … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill to allow Utah to opt out of federal health care reform laws and assume responsibility for programs such as Medicare and Medicaid is “not a benign message bill,” said Senate Minority Assistant Whip Patricia … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Former longtime Utah Democratic Party executive director Todd Taylor died in his sleep Monday night at age 46. Utah Democrats called Taylor as an icon in local and national politics. He was the longest running executive director … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Cities, counties and school districts would be able to create their own ethics commission under a bill Utah lawmakers are considering. SB180 does not mandate local government set up the commission but gives them the option. … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Texting while driving is against the law in Utah. But police and local prosecutors say they discovered a loophole that allowed drivers to avoid a citation if they didn’t actually send the message. The Legislature closed … Continue reading