Utah politics

If a Republican-backed bill passes, universities would only be able to discipline students if their speech severely undermined another student’s access to their education.

Ballots mailed on election day in Utah are not valid, according to state law. But a bill filed by Rep. Brian King this session would change that.

A law aimed at moving Utah away from its reliance on cash bail went into effect in October. Some Republicans want to roll it back because they say there have been problems with its implementation.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall reflected on the success and challenges of the last year in her State of the City Address Tuesday. She also looked ahead to the city’s priorities.

The latest Utah news from Friday evening, January 22, 2021.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox gave his first State of the State address Thursday. Cox noted it was shorter than speeches by his predecessor, former Gov. Gary Herbert, to limit physical contact at the Capitol as a COVID-19 precaution.

The Capitol building is closed to the public because of security concerns. But after it opens, some Utahns may not want to participate in the Legislative Session in person because of COVID-19. Here’s how you can still be involved from a distance.

The Utah Legislature’s 2021 General Session started Tuesday. Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, and Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, talked about their expectations for the next 45 days and beyond.

The Utah Democratic Party will hold a special election for House District 10 this weekend. The seat was vacated by Rep. Lou Shurtliff, who died late last year.

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.

Utah voters approved a constitutional change that allows state lawmakers to divert education funds to pay for some social programs. But lawmakers likely won’t use that ability this year.