Utah
Friday, March 15, 2024
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 …
UT Gov. visits southern border over 'public safety issue'
After a trip to Texas to visit the southern border, Gov. Spencer Cox expressed concern, calling the situation a public safety issue. Cox joined 14 …
Federal internet assistance plan winding down in Utah
For a number of years now, Congress has appropriated billions of dollars to the Affordable Connectivity Program to help internet access become more …
A number of bills could change the way Utahns vote
The Utah legislature has been in session for almost two weeks and one group said there have been more than 10 pieces of legislation introduced they ca…