Utah
Friday, March 29, 2024
UT governor signs slew of bills targeting homelessness, mental health
Almost 2,900 people are unsheltered on any given night in the Beehive State. Gov. Spencer Cox is celebrating signing nine bills he says are geared …
Utah officials investigate illegal killings of game animals
A Utah wildlife expert considers wild animal poaching to be a significant problem in the Beehive State, following several incidents of game animals …
Report: Utah homeownership increasingly out of reach for many
For generations, homeownership has been synonymous with the American Dream, but a new Utah report shows housing affordability is at historic lows…
Concerns around AI ramp up as 2024 election approaches
As we inch closer to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, experts are discussing the dangers posed by artificial intelligence and disinformation …
Utah Food Bank opens two pantries on Navajo Nation
Utah Food Bank is expanding in San Juan County, and has announced the opening of two new pantries that will help support residents of the Navajo …
UT tax credit bill would loosen rules for unlicensed child care
Utah child care advocates are relieved child care is finally a topic of more serious policy discussion on the Hill but they are also voicing concerns …
Utahns with student debt: this could ease your burden
Student loan borrowers of all ages in Utah and around the country have an opportunity to maybe have their student loans cancelled or the chance to rec…
Proposed gas pipeline rule could help keep UT communities safe
One Utah public lands advocate is standing behind the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's proposed rule which aims to improve ove…
Proposed UT bill targets AI in political ads
One Utah lawmaker wants to regulate artificial intelligence in political ads. Sen. Wayne Harper, R-Taylorsville, is behind Senate Bill 131, which …
Group advocates for better transit options in rural Utah
A coalition of Utah stakeholders is launching the "Campaign for Public Transit in the 435," which will aim to bring better forms of transit to those w…
UT heart survivor shares story to spread awareness for American Heart Month
One Utah woman is sharing her story during American Heart Month to spread awareness about how important preventive heart health care is. Claire …
Report: Utah's tax burden increases, sitting above national average
A new report found the State of Utah's overall tax and property tax burden hit record lows over the last five years, while the state's income tax …