Nate Blouin

A man looks over the Great Salt Lake on June 7, 2023, in Magna, Utah. Workers, hobbyists and residents who rely on the Great Salt Lake are rejoicing this year after winter's snow melted and led to a 6-foot rise at the lake.

Last winter was good to Great Salt Lake, but Utah Rivers Council says more can be done

Saige Miller

Utah Rivers Council said the state “can’t rely on Mother Nature” to solve Utah’s looming water problems and is pushing policy to make it happen.

Floortime in the Utah House of Representatives during a special session to consider changes to the 2023 election calendar, June 14, 2023.

Politics & Government

Election bill easily clears special session. Here’s what that means for Utah voters

Saige Miller

Utah lawmakers met for a special session on Wednesday to make changes to the 2023 election calendar, clearing the way for a special election to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in Congress this year.

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart talks to supporters during a Utah Republican election night party on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in South Jordan, Utah.

Politics & Government

Replace Rep. Stewart this year? Utah will need a special session to change a law

Saige Miller

The Utah Legislature changed the special election policy in 2020 after former Utah Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz resigned from the U.S. House. Now, it’s considering changing it again.

A Pelican floats on Farmington Bay near the Great Salt Lake, June 29, 2021, in Farmington, Utah.

Politics & Government

Utah lawmakers’ ‘water week’ was more about small tweaks than groundbreaking policy

Sean Higgins

Compared to 2022’s “year of water” and the urgency felt to save the drying Great Salt Lake, Utah lawmakers spent time this year on water law refinements.

Gunnison Island, a key breeding ground for American White Pelicans in the northwest corner of the Great Salt Lake, as seen from the air, Aug. 3, 2022.

Politics & Government

2 Utah Dems want to funnel more water and money into the Great Salt Lake

Saige Miller

The proposed policies from Sen. Nate Blouin and Rep. Joel Briscoe are backed by water conservation advocacy groups.

Salt Lake City, United States - December 14, 2007: Elderly woman with disabilities leaves out the bus in a wheelchair

Business & Economy

Free transit for a year has to get past the Utah Legislature first

Saige Miller

The $25 million budget proposal wouldn’t cover all of UTA’s operating costs.

Employees of Sawtooth Caverns walk in front of transmission towers at the Intermountain power plant in Delta, Utah, June 22, 2022. In three years, the power lines will start being used to transport power generated with hydrogen to consumers in California and elsewhere.

Health, Science & Environment

Utah has a lot to do if it’s going to move away from coal-fired power

Sean Higgins

Over 60% of the power generated in Utah comes from coal. A lot needs to happen before that can change.

Nate Blouin, State Senate Primary Campaigning, June 2022

Politics & Government

Utah’s legislature doesn’t reflect the population. 2 millennials want to change that

Saige Miller

Utah is the youngest state in the union, but the bulk of state lawmakers are Baby Boomers. When will younger generations start to take charge?

Sen. Gene Davis sits at his desk in the Utah State Senate building. He believes people in his district are concerned about issues like growth, education and other social issues.

Politics & Government

Sen. Gene Davis faces something he hasn’t in decades — a Democratic primary challenger

Emily Means

The veteran Democrat on Utah’s Capitol Hill said he’s not worried about his chances for re-election.