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A proposal from the Cicero Institute suggests using a portion of Utah's opioid settlement funds to invest in the homeless campus. Organisations that work in harm reduction are skeptical and say this is not what that money is intended for.
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Tess Crowley/Deseret News, poolGOP lawmakers want the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the new map before the 2026 midterms. -
Courtesy of Alpine School DistrictIt is an unprecedented situation. After a 2024 vote, three new districts in Utah County are being shaped to replace Alpine School District in 2027.
Of the many casualties of war, food is another. Michael Shaikh’s new book explores how war and genocide change what we eat. In "The Last Sweet Bite," he visits six conflict-affected places, documenting how violence reshapes local cuisine. It’s part travel writing, part memoir and also preservation — with recipes included.
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The last age adjustment occurred in 2012, significantly increasing applications. Some experts say this move promotes equality in missionary opportunities. Women would still serve for 18 months, compared to two years for men -
A House bill from the last legislative session required the Division of Air Quality to assess whether a Permit by Rule process could be applied to additional Utah industries to reduce lengthy approval times. -
Kitchen is a local business owner and previously a member of the Salt Lake City Council, Utah Senate and part of the Biden administration from 2023-2025. -
Around half of Utah’s counties have met their 2030 conservation goals. Taking a closer look at who is succeeding and struggling offers a glimpse of why it’s hard to save water in Utah. -
Utah is known around the country as an adoption tourism state. Now, new amendments to old laws are being drafted for the upcoming legislative session. -
The Policy Project has successfully championed bills in the past, including getting free period products in schools. Next, they want to increase affordability for families. -
The great horned owl was partially covered in concrete. Sanctuary workers removed the concrete after several grooming sessions. Its feathers are frayed, but the bird is expected to be released in late spring or early summer of next year. -
The latest 40-year projections show growth slowing slightly, but still outpacing national numbers by a factor of three. -
“Sweepstakes” brings to life the emotional impact behind the millions lost every year to elder scams. The film shows how scammers prey on the naivety and trusting nature of an 88-year-old woman and the pain of her adult children, as they come to grips with what’s happening.
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