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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A new report by the University of Utah’s Kem C Gardner Policy Institute says college grads out-earn, enjoy greater economic stability and have better health outcomes than those who don’t pursue higher education.
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Contentious bills were once again taken up in the opening weeks of the legislative session, a move we can expect more of in the future.
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Bill sponsors and advocates say the changes will help protect children from abusive parents.
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Over the weekend, Gov. Spencer Cox and 13 other red-state governors joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at the border to publicly apply pressure on the Biden administration.
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As GOP proposals prioritize energy independence and coal, Democrats hope to take a different approach to a common goal of affordable, reliable energy.
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Much like they did last year, Utah’s supermajority legislature front-loaded its contentious bills to the opening days of the 45-day work session.
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Blackouts and grid issues in states like California and Texas are behind a Republican push for Utah’s “energy independence.”
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Equal Opportunity Initiatives sailed through both chambers in the first two weeks of the 2024 General Session.
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Lawmakers may have banned “pornographic or indecent” books in 2022, but the law’s implementation has not been smooth sailing.
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With some of Utah’s coal-fired power plants set to close in the coming years, Republican legislators are looking at ways to give the state some breathing room.
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The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
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In his fourth address, Gov. Spencer Cox touts past accomplishments and Utahns’ willingness to lend a hand to those in need.