Politics & Government

Utah lawmakers are hoping 2021 is the year that they can pass some gun-related bill that didn’t make it through last year’s legislative session.

All of Utah’s House delegation voted Wednesday against impeaching President Donald Trump.

The resolution charges President Trump with "incitement of insurrection." Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he will not reconvene the Senate early for a trial to remove Trump from office.

Looking ahead to the 2021 General Session, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, said education will continue to be a priority for lawmakers. He also said this is “the year of a tax cut.”

Some conservative Utahns have been looking for other ways to communicate amid social media changes.

Just in time for Utah's 2021 legislative session, 45 Days is back. We have two new hosts to guide you through the twists and turns of this unprecedented moment: KUER political reporters Sonja Hutson and Emily Means. They'll dive deep into the biggest bills and issues each week. New episodes drop Friday mornings.You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Gov. Spencer Cox released his budget proposal Monday and focused it on Utah’s COVID-19 response, public education, and rural issues.

With nine days left in the Trump presidency, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats are forging ahead with plans to remove Trump from office.

People across the region respond to the events that took place in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.

Cox said he has supported Trump because he is the leader of the Republican party, but has still criticized his actions.

A mob stormed the U.S. Capitol after President Trump urged supporters to march to the building to oppose the election results. Roughly 14 hours later, Congress affirmed Joe Biden's victory.

Police yielded to the almost entirely white mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists as they stormed the Capitol. Protesters for racial justice see a contrast with how their demonstrations were policed.