Utah
Friday, February 14, 2025
UT national monuments scrutinized under Trump's '15-day review'
The Trump administration has mandated a 15-day review of public lands and national monuments, including those in Utah. During his first term…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
'Factory farming' and the true cost of a burger
The The New York Times and Washington Post are getting pushback for recent editorials defending large-scale factory farms. Some environmental groups …
Report: Utah sits well above national average for adults' degree attainment
Utah has made noteworthy progress in increasing the number of working-age adults who hold a degree or credential beyond high school. Credentials are …
Cost of living, political dysfunction top concerns for Utahns
The Utah Legislature has been in session for almost two weeks and one nonprofit research organization contended in order for state lawmakers to be eff…
Utah could play stronger role in promoting student mental health
Advocates for mental health say Utah policymakers need to consider the important role schools can and should play in keeping at-risk students safe and…
UT drivers want to pay less at the pump, value fuel-efficient cars
Most drivers want to save as much money as they can at the gas pump, and that is exactly what Consumer Reports' latest survey found. Chris Harto…
Utah program incentivizes farmers to optimize water use
A Utah grant program is aiming to incentivize farmers to optimize their water use. Historically, Utah agriculture has accounted for up to 80% of the …
Report: Medicaid a 'lifeline' for rural Utahns
Congressional leaders are considering what some call "highly consequential decisions" about the future of Medicaid - and Utah advocates are weighing i…
SCOTUS rejects Utah's attempt to control public lands
The U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to hear a lawsuit brought by the State of Utah, which alleged the federal government's ownership of large parts …
Advocate: Trump nominee could jeopardize environmental progress in UT
Russell Vought is one of the key architects behind the conservative, right-wing blueprint Project 2025, and President-elect Donald Trump has tapped …
Utah looks to diversify energy portfolio as AI gains momentum
Many contend Utah, like the greater United States, is facing an energy crisis, and the fast development and expansion of artificial intelligence …
Medical, legal experts warn parents about dangers of toys this holiday season
Utah trauma surgeons are wanting parents to be vigilant about the dangers toys with magnets or button batteries can pose, after they've seen several …