Utah Legislature
Lawmakers take stand against unfaithful marriages with alimony proposals
A person who intentionally destroys their marriage, expecting to get favorable alimony, may have another thing...
A bill requiring state prisons to offer inmates the opportunity to sign up as organ donors was unanimously backed.
There are 364,833 individuals living in poverty in Utah, or 13.2 percent of the state's population.
Licensing exemptions, changes for hair braiders endorsed by legislative interim committee
Utahns who want to charge to provide any single type of hair braiding would be exempt from licensing under a bill supported Wednesday by the Legislature’s Business and Labor Interim Committee. Read more »
Bill requiring sex ed classes for parents elicits debate, skepticism
Under the terms of a bill being drafted by one Utah lawmaker, public schools would be responsible for teaching not only students about human sexuality, but also training parents on how to teach the subject to their children. Read more »
Lawmakers propose changes to Utah's concussion law
Lawmakers proposed a change to Utah's concussion rule that would exempt property owners, including cities, from liability. Read more »
Gov. Gary Herbert's energy adviser criticizes federal land control
A day after Barack Obama touted his drilling-friendly public land policies in a presidential debate, Gov. Gary Herbert's adviser on energy policy criticized the federal government over the amount of land it controls in Utah and... Read more »
Utah lawmakers want to tangle with beetle
SALT LAKE CITY — A group of frustrated, concerned and even some angry Utah lawmakers agreed Wednesday to sound off over a federal proposal to set aside more than 2,000 acres of state park... Read more »
Group seeks public hearing on nominee to state records board
State senators are being criticized for not holding a confirmation hearing for former lawmaker Holly Richardson, Gov. Gary Herbert’s nominee to the State Records Committee. Read more »
A.G. candidates disagree on Utah's effort to control federal lands
Two candidates for Utah attorney general expressed contrasting views Tuesday on so-called message lawsuits aimed at the federal government or other entities. Read more »
Federal judge sets February 2013 hearing to help decide whether Utah's HB497 can go into effect
A federal judge has set a 2013 hearing on motions to prevent Utah from enforcing HB497, a state-level immigration enforcement law passed by the 2011 Legislature. Read more »
Gov. Gary Herbert presents plan to increase number of Utahns with degrees
Calling it a "game changer," Gov. Gary Herbert on Monday presented state lawmakers and education officials with the PACE Plan, part of a statewide initiative to increase Utah's competitiveness... Read more »
State immigration commission seeks funding for study
A state commission charged with guiding Utah lawmakers on issues of illegal immigration will seek funding from the 2013 Legislature for a cost-benefit study of the state's documented and... Read more »
Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Vince Rampton raises concerns about Gov. Gary Herbert's public service announcements
Vince Rampton, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, raised concerns Wednesday about public service announcements featuring Gov. Gary Herbert and Lt. Gov. Greg Bell. Read more »
Legal challenge over Utah immigration law nearing end, Attorney General Mark Shurtleff says
The legal fight over Utah's immigration enforcement is nearing a conclusion. Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, briefing the Utah Commission on Immigration and Migration Wednesday, said the... Read more »
Former Utah Gov. Olene Walker hopes new institute can help restore political civility
On the eve of the opening of her namesake political and public service institute at Weber State University, former Utah Gov. Olene Walker said that it's time to put a stop to negative campaigns. Read more »
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 »
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Utah lawmakers take stand against unfaithful marriages with alimony proposals
A person who intentionally destroys their marriage, expecting to get favorable alimony, may have another thing coming, according to Utah lawmakers. Read more »
Highest priority should be rescuing children from poverty, lawmaker says
According to a report on intergenerational poverty by the Department of Workforce Services, there are 364,833 individuals living in poverty in Utah, or 13.2 percent of the state's population. The... Read more »
Gov. Gary Herbert's energy adviser criticizes federal land control
A day after Barack Obama touted his drilling-friendly public land policies in a presidential debate, Gov. Gary Herbert's adviser on energy policy criticized the federal government over the amount of land it controls in Utah and... Read more »
Bill requiring sex ed classes for parents elicits debate, skepticism
Under the terms of a bill being drafted by one Utah lawmaker, public schools would be responsible for teaching not only students about human sexuality, but also training parents on how to teach the subject to their children. Read more »
Utah lawmakers want to tangle with beetle
SALT LAKE CITY — A group of frustrated, concerned and even some angry Utah lawmakers agreed Wednesday to sound off over a federal proposal to set aside more than 2,000 acres of state park... Read more »
A.G. candidates disagree on Utah's effort to control federal lands
Two candidates for Utah attorney general expressed contrasting views Tuesday on so-called message lawsuits aimed at the federal government or other entities. Read more »
Lawmakers propose changes to Utah's concussion law
Lawmakers proposed a change to Utah's concussion rule that would exempt property owners, including cities, from liability. Read more »
Licensing exemptions, changes for hair braiders endorsed by legislative interim committee
Utahns who want to charge to provide any single type of hair braiding would be exempt from licensing under a bill supported Wednesday by the Legislature’s Business and Labor Interim Committee. Read more »
Lawmakers back bill allowing inmates to become organ donors
A bill requiring state prisons to offer inmates the opportunity to sign up as organ donors was unanimously backed Wednesday by lawmakers. Read more »
Gov. Gary Herbert presents plan to increase number of Utahns with degrees
Calling it a "game changer," Gov. Gary Herbert on Monday presented state lawmakers and education officials with the PACE Plan, part of a statewide initiative to increase Utah's competitiveness... Read more »
Federal judge sets February 2013 hearing to help decide whether Utah's HB497 can go into effect
A federal judge has set a 2013 hearing on motions to prevent Utah from enforcing HB497, a state-level immigration enforcement law passed by the 2011 Legislature. Read more »
Group seeks public hearing on nominee to state records board
State senators are being criticized for not holding a confirmation hearing for former lawmaker Holly Richardson, Gov. Gary Herbert’s nominee to the State Records Committee. Read more »
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