Utah Legislature
Governor candidates spar over economy, health care, immigration
The second matchup between Gov. Herbert and his challenger, Peter Cooke, again highlighted their disagreements.
Governor candidates Herbert, Cooke spar over economy, health care, immigration at Chamber forum
The second matchup between GOP Gov. Gary Herbert and his Democratic challenger, Peter Cooke, again highlighted their disagreements over Utah's economy. Read more »
Utah Medicaid program aims to help kids receive autism treatment
Up to 250 Utah children will be eligible to receive treatment for their clinically diagnosed autism spectrum disorders through a new Utah Department of Health Medicaid program. Read more »
Gubernatorial candidate Peter Cooke says not enough being done to protect HAFB
Democratic candidate for governor Peter Cooke warned Tuesday that something must be done to protect Hill Air Force Base from another round of base closures. Read more »
Crockett ordered to return $5,500 in campaign contributions collected in excess of limit
Mark Crockett has been ordered to return $5,500 in donations that violated campaign finance rules, the Salt Lake County Democratic Party announced. Read more »
Gov. Herbert makes interim IT appointment permanent
Mark VanOrden, who took over as the interim head of the state's Department of Technology Services earlier this year in the wake of a massive data breach, has been named to the post permanently. Read more »
Democrats sue for records, claim GOP redistricting tack was illegal
Utah Democrats have filed a lawsuit seeking records from last year's redistricting process and to have $5,000 in fees returned. Read more »
Health care reform debate is a matter of life and death
Gov. Gary Herbert told hundreds gathered at his second annual Health Summit on Tuesday that he is taking a "wait and see approach" to implementing provisions of the Patient Protection and... Read more »
Family dinner reduces underage drinking, advocates say
The meal doesn't have to be as picture perfect as it was inside Harmons City Creek on Monday. Read more »
Gov. Chris Christie helps Gov. Gary Herbert raise $1 million
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offered his own no-holds-barred take on the presidential election Saturday night at Gov. Gary Herbert’s annual fundraiser, expected to raise more than $1 million. Read more »
Scouts greeting Romney violated policy against political participation
A Boy Scouts troop's brief exchange with Romney after he arrived at the Salt Lake City International Airport executive terminal Tuesday prompted local Scout councils to issue a reminder of a policy... Read more »
Utah Food Bank gathers a mile of food to help beat hunger
SALT LAKE CITY — Commuters were treated to a burst of color on State Street Thursday as the Utah Food Bank lined up a mile's worth of canned and boxed food in an effort to beat hunger. The... Read more »
Sen. Howard Stephenson criticizes process to select new state superintendent
Echoing criticisms made last week, Sen. Howard Stephenson expressed concerns Wednesday with the way the state school board is searching for a new superintendent. Read more »
Lawmakers making another attempt at prohibiting smoking in cars with children
Lawmakers are making another attempt at prohibiting smoking in cars with children. They have attempted to pass similar legislation three times in the past, only to be turned away by those who favor... Read more »
Bill seeks to clarify law for carrying firearms in public
Carrying a holstered gun or toting a rifle would not be grounds for a disorderly conduct or other criminal charges under a proposed law Utah legislators are again considering. Read more »
Utah lawmakers continue push for ownership as public lands war gains traction
Utah's public lands fight against the federal government is beginning to gather steam on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers were briefed Wednesday about efforts to establish a commission to help... Read more »
Utah lawmakers question ban on human silhouette targets at shooting ranges
State lawmakers questioned a Utah Division of Wildlife Resources practice of forbidding human-form targets at its public gun ranges Wednesday. Read more »
More 80 mph zones coming to Utah freeways
The speed limit could zoom up to 80 mph on more sections of Utah freeways at least temporarily under a proposal that's expected to be introduced in the 2013 Legislature. Read more »
Utah lawmakers balking at governor's alcohol commission nominee
Utah lawmakers are balking at one of Gov. Gary Herbert's nominees to the expanded state alcohol commission because she is a member of his cabinet. Read more »
Council approves increased options for alcohol-related businesses
Following a last-minute continuation of two years of debate, the City Council voted Tuesday night to allow alcohol-specific establishments in commercial business zones. Read more »
Chicken Little pans Lake Powell pipeline proposal
Critics of the proposed Lake Powell pipeline project walked away disappointed from a Tuesday meeting after members of the State Water Development Commission endorsed earmarking 15 percent of future... Read more »
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert reports $85 million surplus in state budget
Utah ended the the 2012 budget year with an $85 million surplus, Gov. Gary Herbert said Tuesday. Read more »
Ex-director of Indian Affairs resigns from CEO post with Ute Tribe
The chief executive officer of the Ute Indian Tribe's commercial enterprises has resigned, citing interference by elected tribal officials and a lack of communication. Read more »
Governor candidates Gary Herbert, Peter Cooke see Utah's economy differently
Two very different pictures of Utah emerged Friday from the first debate between GOP Gov. Gary Herbert and his Democratic challenger, Peter Cooke, held at the annual Utah League of Cities and Towns... Read more »
Utah Freedom Conference highlights states' rights issues
A celebration of states' rights and restoring that sovereign authority is happening all day Saturday at the University of Utah Guest House and Conference Center. Read more »
Salt Lake County mayoral candidates face off in debate
Contenders in the Salt Lake County mayoral race faced off in a debate Friday morning, but sparks didn't fly until Republican Mark Crockett and Democrat Ben McAdams were allowed to ask each other... Read more »
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