Sean Higgins
Politics ReporterSean is KUER’s politics reporter and comes to us from KPCW in Park City, where he was a city hall reporter and weekend host. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from the University of Vermont and was a member of the NCAA ski team. He also spent five years covering World Cup ski racing for “Ski Racing” magazine and NBC Sports. When he's not in the newsroom, you can find him spending time with his partner, Rachel, or enjoying all the outdoor activities Utah has to offer.
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The third annual Conservative Climate Summit preached a simple message: No matter where you stand on climate change, what we’re doing now is not working. -
Recent reports show that many Utahns are concerned about affording essential items like food and health care, but most measures point toward a thriving Utah economy. -
GOP leaders have derided recent decisions as the work of activist judges or “policymaking from the bench.” That has some in the supermajority toying with the idea of judicial reform. -
With an $85 million general obligation bond dedicated to parks, trails and open spaces at the ready, Salt Lake City can modernize and reimagine some of its most used public spaces. -
Utahns in Congress and the Biden administration both have proposals that could open up acres of public land to housing development. -
Between a contentious legislative session and the heat of an election season, Utah has had a politically polarizing year. -
The first of Utah's general election debates featured Gov. Spencer Cox, Rep. Brian King, his Democratic challenger, and Libertarian Robert Latham. -
After a COVID-19 slump, Utah’s parks have seen record visitors, with spending to match, every year since 2021. -
It’s a common practice for landlords to require tenants to make at least three times the monthly rent to even be considered for a lease. Landlords say it minimizes risk and lowers the chances they’ll have to evict a tenant for not paying rent. -
Legal and historical experts say Utah will have to overcome centuries of precedent if the state is to be successful in claiming 18.5 million acres of land controlled by the federal government. -
Lawmakers called a special session following a Utah Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the ability of voter-approved ballot initiatives to reform the government without interference. -
As the 2024 Democratic National Convention continues in Chicago, Utah Democrats try to convince national counterparts that the state is worth investing in.
