Daniella Rivera
Could making this change help Utah improve sexual assault prosecutions?
Only a fraction of sexual assaults reported to police in Utah result in criminal charges for the perpetrator, but a legislative proposal could potentially change that.22 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
New Utah school safety law earns praise from victims’ families, but cost concerns persist
Family members who lost children in the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history came to Utah to celebrate a new law aimed at making schools safer.28 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Governor highlights bills to help Utah homebuyers, but will they make a difference?
Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday highlighted several new bills he just signed into law that are aimed at getting more buyers into the market.1 month ago
Mark Jones
Several wildlife-related bills passed into law during 2024 legislative session
A number of wildlife management-related bills have been signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox, following the completion of the 2024 Utah Legislature.1 month ago
Daniel Woodruff
Salt Lake Co. DA reacts after governor signs controversial bill targeting his office
Salt Lake County’s top prosecutor is reacting after the governor signed a controversial bill imposing new rules on his office.2 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Gov. Spencer Cox vetoes 7 bills he thinks are unnecessary from recent legislative session
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has vetoed several bills passed by lawmakers, after encouraging lawmakers to pass fewer bills in the future legislative sessions.2 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
‘Could have been a phone call’: Spencer Cox thinks Utah lawmakers are passing too many bills
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday that lawmakers have passed too many bills this year. He has signed 503 of the 591 bills passed by the Legislature this year, and has through today to sign or veto any legislation.2 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Cox signs bills for major league stadiums in Salt Lake City
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed two bills to create the framework for MLB and NHL stadiums in Salt Lake City.2 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Japantown advocates push for preservation of downtown street amid NHL stadium plans
A little-known but impactful section of Salt Lake City's downtown is soon to be at the center of a new vision for the city.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah state senator to undergo ‘aggressive’ cancer treatment
A Utah state senator is beginning radiation treatments this week to treat a “quite aggressive” form of prostate cancer.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Road rage, lane filtering and other notable Utah transportation bills passed in 2024
Utah lawmakers passed several transportation bills during this year's legislative session, including new road rage laws.2 months ago
Shara Park
Opposition groups call for Gov. Cox to veto employee firearm bill for teachers, school staff
Opponents of HB119 are calling for Utah's Gov. Spencer Cox to veto.2 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Final day of Utah’s 2024 legislative session saw billions in funding and a move to ban pride flags
The final day of Utah’s 2024 Legislature saw over 100 bills passed, involving funding for downtown, social media restrictions for minors, and a $29.4 billion budget.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Republicans tout legislative successes while Democrats criticize polarization
The Utah Legislature adjourns Friday night after a 45-day session that was jam-packed with hundreds of bills on various issues.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah lawmakers pass bill for new downtown NBA/NHL arena after last-minute changes
Utah lawmakers have approved a bill that paves the way for a new arena in downtown Salt Lake City that could be the home of the Utah Jazz and a potential National Hockey League team.2 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Clergy protections for child abuse reporting approved by Utah Legislature
The Utah Senate on Thursday approved HB432, which provides legal protection to clergy members who voluntarily report ongoing child abuse or neglect from confessions.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
A developer has big plans for the Utah State Hospital property
The latest effort to move the Utah State Hospital for a new development plan has failed this legislative session.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah Senate rejects effort to end ranked choice voting early
Utah’s experiment with ranked choice voting will continue after a bill that would have ended the pilot program two years early failed to pass.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
New teen drivers still can’t have friends in car after Utah bill fails
Utah Senate Democrats scored a rare legislative victory this week when they defeated a bill loosening the law for new young drivers.2 months ago
Josh Ellis and Lindsay Aerts
Lawmakers debate NHL arena funding as Church supports project’s potential to ‘revitalize downtown’
The Utah House of Representatives is continuing to discuss a bill to fund a National Hockey League stadium and “sports and entertainment” district in downtown Salt Lake City as the clock ticks down on the 2024 general legislative session.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah Legislature approves allowing more children at unlicensed day care facilities
A bill in the Utah Legislature that aims to allow unlicensed providers to care for up to eight children instead of six passed the house and senate. It now awaits Gov. Cox's signature.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah Legislature approves ‘milestone’ bill creating Fairpark district, MLB stadium framework
Utah lawmakers have decided that an amended version of a bill setting up a Fairpark area investment district and setting up the framework for state funding of a possible Major League Baseball stadium is a home run.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Battle brewing between Utah builders, cities over home inspections
SB185, which passed the Senate this week and awaits a vote in the House of Representatives, could allow builders to pick their own inspectors.2 months ago
