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The midday Presidents Day protest at the Utah State Capitol joined other such events across the nation aligned with the 50501 Movement.
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Briana Scroggins/Special to KUERThe Utah Compact’s language states a respect for the rule of law, and emphasizes that “local law enforcement resources should focus on criminal activities,” as opposed to civil infractions. Republicans like Candice Pierucci have said current legislation hews closely to that intent, focusing on people who have committed crimes. -
Martha Harris/KUERUtah’s governor said he was disappointed “the process did not ultimately deliver the compromise” that was on the table. The state’s largest teachers union said lawmakers have “ignored thousands of voices.”
The INN Between is the only end-of-life care facility of its kind in the U.S. for the homeless population, and it’s housed in a quiet neighborhood in Sugarhouse. Filmmaker Ondi Timoner talks with us about meeting residents as they transition into death while surrounded by community and dignity.
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More than 200,000 black Utah license plates have been issued, raising millions for the Utah Historical Society. One lawmaker wants to set a limit on those funds. -
The proposal says public school students would receive mandatory instruction throughout their K-12 years on how to respond if they encounter a gun. Tennessee has a similar law on the books. -
Former Utah House speaker and U.S. Senate candidate Brad Wilson is the new CEO of the Utah Olympic organizing committee. -
The water conservation pilot will use state money to compensate farmers who temporarily stop irrigating some of their land. It aims to launch by April, but some hurdles remain. -
Last year, Utah school districts racked up nearly $2.7 million in school lunch debt. The issue has bipartisan attention as two bills look to expand lunch benefits in Utah’s public schools. -
Net migration, Utah’s biggest driver of growth for the last few years, dipped in 2024. At the same time, the number of births and deaths has stabilized. -
The move to enshrine Utahn as the state demonym isn’t so much for residents as it is for national news outlets. -
Rep. Candice Pierucci said the change is about removing people in the country illegally who commit crimes, but it would also affect refugees and immigrants with legal status. The bill now heads to the Senate. -
BYU president Shane Reese says the university will conduct a national search for a successor while acknowledging Holmoe leaves large shoes to fill after the pivotal role he played in helping BYU join the Big 12 Conference.
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