Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The lowest-income Utahns can't afford fluoridated mouth rinses, according to Sasha Harvey of Salt Lake Donated Dental.

Health

Dental experts say fluoride ban will hit low-income Utahns hardest

Macy Lipkin

Those who can’t afford fluoride pills or who don’t seek regular dental care will suffer, according to oral health advocates.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stands in front of Republican Rep. Stephanie Gricus to speak about how he believes state leaders are taking positive steps toward making America healthy again on April 7, 2025. The Secretary of Health and Human Services traveled to Utah to applaud state lawmakers for banning fluoride in public water systems, among other legislation.

Politics & Government

RFK Jr. applauds Utah’s fluoride ban and new laws that support his MAHA movement

Saige Miller

During his visit, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he plans to tell the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation in communities nationwide.

The interior of the Utah State Capitol on the first day of the 2025 Utah legislative session in Salt Lake City, Jan. 21, 2025.

Politics & Government

Utah close to banning fluoride in water, stripping cities’ ability to decide

Associated Press

HB81 cleared its final legislative hurdle on Friday and now goes to Gov. Spencer Cox. A spokesperson for Cox didn’t immediately respond to a question about whether he’d sign it.

FILE - Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign event, Nov. 14, 2023, in Columbia, S.C.

Politics & Government

Utah is the first state to qualify Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the presidential ballot

Associated Press

The independent has met the 1,000-signature requirement needed to qualify for the Utah ballot and can officially file to run as a presidential candidate in the state.