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Sen. John Curtis said Democrats don't have an "exit plan" for ending what is now the longest government shutdown in history, and said he encourages Trump to fully pay SNAP food benefits while contingency funds last. www.ksl.com/article/5140...
John Curtis says Democrats don't have an endgame for government shutdown
Sen. John Curtis said government shutdowns have hurt Republicans in the past, and that Democrats don't have an
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November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Sen. John Curtis said Democrats don't have an "exit plan" for ending what is now the longest government shutdown in history, and said he encourages Trump to fully pay SNAP food benefits while contingency funds last. www.ksl.com/article/5140...
A former Utah House majority whip announced she will not seek another term as a state lawmaker.
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Syracuse, said it's time "for a new chapter and new opportunities in my life," and she will not run for reelection in 2026.
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Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Syracuse, said it's time "for a new chapter and new opportunities in my life," and she will not run for reelection in 2026.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
A former Utah House majority whip announced she will not seek another term as a state lawmaker.
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Syracuse, said it's time "for a new chapter and new opportunities in my life," and she will not run for reelection in 2026.
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Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Syracuse, said it's time "for a new chapter and new opportunities in my life," and she will not run for reelection in 2026.
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A pair of national Democrats warned of impacts to Utahns if COVID-era tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire at the end of the year in a call with local reporters on Wednesday. www.ksl.com/article/5140...
'Perfect storm of ugly': Democrats warn of impacts to Utahns if premium subsidies expire
A pair of national Democrats warned of impacts to Utahns if COVID-era tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire at the end of the year in a call with local...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A pair of national Democrats warned of impacts to Utahns if COVID-era tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire at the end of the year in a call with local reporters on Wednesday. www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Democrats in the Utah Senate are urging the governor and Republican leaders in the Legislature to convene a special session to spend some of the state's rainy day fund to cover nutrition assistant payments while the federal government is shut down. www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Senate Democrats ask Utah Legislature to cover SNAP benefits during shutdown
Democrats in the Utah Senate are urging Republican leaders to convene a special session to cover SNAP benefits as the government shutdown drags on.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Democrats in the Utah Senate are urging the governor and Republican leaders in the Legislature to convene a special session to spend some of the state's rainy day fund to cover nutrition assistant payments while the federal government is shut down. www.ksl.com/article/5140...
A Utah judge said she will rule in the coming days on proposed maps that redraw the state's congressional boundaries.
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Utah's new congressional map could get judicial approval by next week
A Utah judge said she will rule in the coming days on proposed maps that redraw the state's congressional boundaries.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
A Utah judge said she will rule in the coming days on proposed maps that redraw the state's congressional boundaries.
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Some Americans who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act could face high premiums when Biden-era tax credits expire at the end of this year. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
These Utahns could see skyrocketing premiums if Obamacare tax credits expire
Some Americans who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act could face high premiums when Biden-era tax credits expire at the end of this year.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Some Americans who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act could face high premiums when Biden-era tax credits expire at the end of this year. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
State leaders will give up to $4 million to Utah food banks in the coming weeks as tens of thousands of Utahns are set to lose nutritional food assistance due to the federal government shutdown. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Legislature pledges up to $4M to Utah food banks as shutdown ends SNAP payments
State leaders will give up to $4 million to Utah food banks in the coming weeks as tens of thousands of Utahns are set to lose nutritional food assistance due to the government shutdown.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
State leaders will give up to $4 million to Utah food banks in the coming weeks as tens of thousands of Utahns are set to lose nutritional food assistance due to the federal government shutdown. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Gov. Spencer Cox has picked State Representative Tyler Clancy to lead the state's homeless response, replacing outgoing State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Cox picks state Rep. Tyler Clancy to lead Utah's homeless response
Gov. Spencer Cox has selected State Rep. Tyler Clancy to lead the state's homeless response, replacing outgoing State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Gov. Spencer Cox has picked State Representative Tyler Clancy to lead the state's homeless response, replacing outgoing State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
A judge heard arguments Thursday about Utah's new proposed congressional maps and the statistical tests lawmakers picked to evaluate their fairness. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Judge hears arguments over Legislature's new congressional map ahead of November deadline
A judge heard arguments Thursday about Utah's new proposed congressional maps and the statistical tests lawmakers picked to evaluate their fairness.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A judge heard arguments Thursday about Utah's new proposed congressional maps and the statistical tests lawmakers picked to evaluate their fairness. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Sen. Daniel Thatcher, the only member of the Utah Forward Party in the Utah Legislature, announced his resignation, saying he plans to step down ahead of the legislative session that starts in January. Here's how the party will pick his replacement:
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Utah's only third-party member in Legislature to resign before next session
The only member of the Utah Forward Party in the Utah Legislature has announced his resignation, saying he plans to step down ahead of the general legislative session.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Sen. Daniel Thatcher, the only member of the Utah Forward Party in the Utah Legislature, announced his resignation, saying he plans to step down ahead of the legislative session that starts in January. Here's how the party will pick his replacement:
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More than 80,000 Utah households will lose access to food assistance next month because of the federal government shutdown, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Government shutdown to halt food stamp payments for November, Utah department says
More than 80,000 Utah households will lose access to food assistance next month because of the federal government shutdown, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
More than 80,000 Utah households will lose access to food assistance next month because of the federal government shutdown, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson on Tuesday proposed a nearly 20% property tax increase for next year, saying it's needed to keep up with rising costs and maintain the county's sterling bond rating.
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Salt Lake County mayor proposes nearly 20% property tax increase
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has proposed a nearly 20% property tax increase for next year, saying its needed to keep up with rising costs and maintain the county's bond rating.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson on Tuesday proposed a nearly 20% property tax increase for next year, saying it's needed to keep up with rising costs and maintain the county's sterling bond rating.
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Thousands of Utahns gathered in a dozen places across the state Saturday as part of national "No Kings" protests aimed at criticizing President Donald Trump. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
'Welcome to the resistance': Thousands of Utahns rally during national 'No Kings' protests
Thousands of Utahns gathered in a dozen places across the state Saturday as part of national
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October 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Thousands of Utahns gathered in a dozen places across the state Saturday as part of national "No Kings" protests aimed at criticizing President Donald Trump. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Plaintiffs who have sued state lawmakers in favor of Proposition 4 are now asking a judge to block a Republican-led effort to repeal the redistricting law. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Prop 4 plaintiffs ask judge to block GOP effort to repeal redistricting law
Plaintiffs who have sued state lawmakers in favor of Proposition 4 are now asking a judge to block a Republican-led effort to repeal the redistricting law.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Plaintiffs who have sued state lawmakers in favor of Proposition 4 are now asking a judge to block a Republican-led effort to repeal the redistricting law. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Utah is on track to fall significantly short of the number of homes needed to meet market demand over the next 30 years, analysts told lawmakers on Wednesday. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Think housing costs are high? Study shows Utah could fall well short of demand by 2055
Utah is on track to fall significantly short of the number of homes needed to meet market demand over the next 30 years, analysts told lawmakers on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Utah is on track to fall significantly short of the number of homes needed to meet market demand over the next 30 years, analysts told lawmakers on Wednesday. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the shutdown could drag on longer than he initially expected and blamed congressional Democrats for "holding the government hostage" over spending. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Rep. Blake Moore says shutdown could be more 'prolonged' than he hoped
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the shutdown could drag on longer than he initially expected.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the shutdown could drag on longer than he initially expected and blamed congressional Democrats for "holding the government hostage" over spending. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
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The GOP aims to gather signatures by Nov. 15 to advance their legislative initiative. https://ow.ly/kO1Y50XbWgZ
Utah attorney general backs GOP initiative to repeal redistricting laws
The Utah Republican Party announced a campaign on Tuesday to repeal the state's redistricting law and to eliminate a new congressional map approved by the Legislature last week.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The GOP aims to gather signatures by Nov. 15 to advance their legislative initiative. https://ow.ly/kO1Y50XbWgZ
Several hundred young Utahns, most clad in their Sunday best, filled the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Cox declares 'Charlie Kirk Day' as local Turning Point groups commemorate slain activist's legacy
Several hundred young Utahns, most clad in their Sunday best, filled the Capitol rotunda Tuesday to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Several hundred young Utahns, most clad in their Sunday best, filled the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday. www.ksl.com/article/5139...
President Dallin H. Oaks was named the new leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Henry B. Eyring, 92, and President D. Todd Christofferson, 80, were both announced as counselors in the First Presidency. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
Church of Jesus Christ announces new First Presidency
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Tuesday that President Dallin H. Oaks has been named the 18th president and prophet of the church.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
President Dallin H. Oaks was named the new leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Henry B. Eyring, 92, and President D. Todd Christofferson, 80, were both announced as counselors in the First Presidency. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it will make a special announcement online about the reorganization of the church's First Presidency at 1 p.m. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
Church of Jesus Christ to announce new First Presidency this afternoon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it will make a special announcement online about the reorganization of the church's First Presidency at 1 p.m.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it will make a special announcement online about the reorganization of the church's First Presidency at 1 p.m. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
A Utah legislative committee advanced a proposed congressional map Monday morning that was backed by Republican Party leaders ahead of a special session to draw new political boundaries after a judge tossed the maps in place since 2021. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
'Blatantly' partisan or 'best' for Utah? Committee picks new congressional map
A legislative committee advanced a new congressional map Monday that was backed by the Utah Republican Party.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A Utah legislative committee advanced a proposed congressional map Monday morning that was backed by Republican Party leaders ahead of a special session to draw new political boundaries after a judge tossed the maps in place since 2021. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
A new report found multiple failures within the Utah office tasked with overseeing and identifying fraud in the state's Medicaid system and says leadership "has not made adequate effort to improve" since a similar audit in 2018. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
Utah's Medicaid watchdog has 'poor governance' and 'lack of transparency,' audit finds
A new report found multiple failures within the Utah office tasked with overseeing and identifying fraud in the Medicaid system, indicating little improvement since a similar 2018 audit.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A new report found multiple failures within the Utah office tasked with overseeing and identifying fraud in the state's Medicaid system and says leadership "has not made adequate effort to improve" since a similar audit in 2018. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
A legislative redistricting meeting devolved into partisan bickering Wednesday, as Republicans and Democrats sought to paint experts retained by the other side as biased. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
Democrats propose new Utah congressional map during contentious hearing
A legislative redistricting meeting devolved into partisan bickering Wednesday, as Republicans and Democrats sought to paint experts retained by the other side as biased.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
A legislative redistricting meeting devolved into partisan bickering Wednesday, as Republicans and Democrats sought to paint experts retained by the other side as biased. www.ksl.com/article/5138...
After years of calling for more civility, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is renewing calls to reduce political violence in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. www.ksl.com/article/5137...
'This is our moment': Cox calls for an 'off-ramp' after Charlie Kirk assassination
After years of calling for more civility, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is renewing calls to reduce political violence in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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September 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
After years of calling for more civility, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is renewing calls to reduce political violence in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. www.ksl.com/article/5137...
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance will visit Salt Lake City Thursday to pay respects to Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed at Utah Valley University a day earlier, according to a person familiar with the vice president's plans. www.ksl.com/article/5137...
Vice President JD Vance to visit Salt Lake City to pay respects to Charlie Kirk
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance will visit Salt Lake City Thursday to pay respects to Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed at Utah Valley University a day earlier.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance will visit Salt Lake City Thursday to pay respects to Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed at Utah Valley University a day earlier, according to a person familiar with the vice president's plans. www.ksl.com/article/5137...