Bridger Beal-Cvetko
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Covering politics, Salt Lake County and breaking news for @ksl.com || Utah Valley University alum
Several Republican lawmakers defended Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee in a series of emails after a constituent wrote to them asking the Legislature to censure the Layton Republican for comments he made online. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
GOP lawmakers 'reply all' to defend Rep. Trevor Lee's comments about congressional candidate
Several Republican lawmakers defended Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee in a series of emails after a constituent wrote to them asking the Legislature to censure the Layton Republican for comments he made on...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Several Republican lawmakers defended Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee in a series of emails after a constituent wrote to them asking the Legislature to censure the Layton Republican for comments he made online. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting
The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
Utah's two U.S. senators voted against a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump from conducting further military action in Venezuela without the approval of Congress. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
Utah's 2 senators vote against resolution limiting Trump's actions in Venezuela
Utah's two U.S. senators voted against a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump from conducting further military action in Venezuela without the approval of Congress.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Utah's two U.S. senators voted against a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump from conducting further military action in Venezuela without the approval of Congress. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
The Utah Legislature is asking the state Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August 2025 ruling that threw out the state's congressional map. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
Legislature appeals redistricting case to Utah Supreme Court
The Utah Legislature is asking the Utah Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August ruling that threw out the state's congressional map.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:49 PM
The Utah Legislature is asking the state Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August 2025 ruling that threw out the state's congressional map. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
Utah Democrats call out 'racist' responses to congressional candidate Liban Mohamed
State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:31 AM
State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress. www.ksl.com/article/5143...
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans Wednesday to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah leaders aim to limit phone use during entire school day
Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans Wednesday to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah Sen. John Curtis is pushing back against the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro, saying "it makes no sense for us to try to go run their country."
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John Curtis talks Venezuela, Trump and DC gridlock after 1 year in Senate
Utah Sen. John Curtis, marking his first year in the Senate, is pushing back against the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela following the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Utah Sen. John Curtis is pushing back against the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro, saying "it makes no sense for us to try to go run their country."
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Here's the latest round of candidates filings for the Legislature this year. We will keep updating this list until the filing closes at the end of the week:
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Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026
One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Here's the latest round of candidates filings for the Legislature this year. We will keep updating this list until the filing closes at the end of the week:
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The Utah County Republican Party has censured Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner, saying the commissioner misrepresented her place of residence while trying to vote in a special convention in 2024. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah County GOP censures County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner
The Utah County Republican Party censured County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner last week, saying the commissioner misrepresented her place of residence while trying to vote in a special conventio...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The Utah County Republican Party has censured Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner, saying the commissioner misrepresented her place of residence while trying to vote in a special convention in 2024. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
It's a new year, which means another fresh round of state laws is taking effect. Here are 25 new Utah laws that took effect yesterday:
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Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
It's a new year, which means another fresh round of state laws is taking effect. Here are 25 new Utah laws that took effect yesterday:
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Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn plans to resign in March to spend more time with his family as his daughter recovers from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle earlier this year. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah lawmaker to resign as daughter recovers after being hit by truck
Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn plans to resign in March to spend more time with his family as his daughter recovers from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle earlier this year.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn plans to resign in March to spend more time with his family as his daughter recovers from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle earlier this year. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
A Utah judge has partially granted a request from the Legislature to certify her August ruling throwing out the state's old congressional maps, opening the door for lawmakers to take the issue to the Utah Supreme Court. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Judge paves way for Legislature to appeal redistricting ruling to Utah Supreme Court
A Utah judge partially granted a request from the Legislature to certify her ruling to throw out old congressional maps, opening the door for lawmakers to appeal to the Utah Supreme Court.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A Utah judge has partially granted a request from the Legislature to certify her August ruling throwing out the state's old congressional maps, opening the door for lawmakers to take the issue to the Utah Supreme Court. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
As podcasts and other forms of new media are gaining popularity, I wrote about a pair of Utah lawmakers who are using podcasts to reach an audience of politicos around the Beehive State. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Podcasting gives Utah politicians a new platform for political discourse
Here's how a pair of Utah state senators are using podcasts to interact with the public.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
As podcasts and other forms of new media are gaining popularity, I wrote about a pair of Utah lawmakers who are using podcasts to reach an audience of politicos around the Beehive State. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Rep. Christine Watkins is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office
Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Rep. Christine Watkins is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
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A motorcyclist was killed, and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday. https://ow.ly/Bppv50XNMf8
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Taylorsville Monday night, police say
A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday in Taylorsville.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A motorcyclist was killed, and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday. https://ow.ly/Bppv50XNMf8
A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
An additional six cases of measles have been identified in children ages 18 and under in the past week amid an ongoing outbreak of the disease, according to Utah County health officials. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
6 new measles cases reported in Utah County
Health officials in Utah County say an additional six measles cases have been reported in the county in the past week.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
An additional six cases of measles have been identified in children ages 18 and under in the past week amid an ongoing outbreak of the disease, according to Utah County health officials. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah's longest-serving female lawmaker announced Monday that she will not seek reelection next year and will conclude her service after 26 years in the Utah Legislature. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah's longest-serving female legislator to step down after 26 years
Utah's longest-serving female lawmaker announced Monday that she will not seek reelection next year and will conclude her service after 26 years in the Utah Legislature.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Utah's longest-serving female lawmaker announced Monday that she will not seek reelection next year and will conclude her service after 26 years in the Utah Legislature. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
UPDATE: Logan police said Monday they have found the bodies of a couple who were reported missing on Sunday after relatives found a concerning typewritten note. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
December 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
UPDATE: Logan police said Monday they have found the bodies of a couple who were reported missing on Sunday after relatives found a concerning typewritten note. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Logan police are looking for a couple reported missing Sunday after family members said they discovered a concerning note. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Logan police are looking for a couple reported missing Sunday after family members said they discovered a concerning note. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
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Facing Social Security insolvency and a growing national debt, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney argues wealthy Americans, like him, should be taxed more in a New York Times op-ed. https://ow.ly/XfUR50XMM97
December 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Facing Social Security insolvency and a growing national debt, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney argues wealthy Americans, like him, should be taxed more in a New York Times op-ed. https://ow.ly/XfUR50XMM97
From me and @danielmwoodruff.bsky.social: Former Sen. Mitt Romney says it's time to tax wealthy Americans more. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
From me and @danielmwoodruff.bsky.social: Former Sen. Mitt Romney says it's time to tax wealthy Americans more. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Private citizens could be granted authority to seize property from drug cartels under a constitutional provision not used in more than 200 years, thanks to a new bill introduced Thursday by Utah Sen. Mike Lee. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Mike Lee wants American privateers to seize drug cartel property on the high seas
Private citizens could be granted authority to seize property from drug cartels under a constitutional provision not used in more than 200 years, thanks to a new bill introduced Thursday by Utah Sen. ...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Private citizens could be granted authority to seize property from drug cartels under a constitutional provision not used in more than 200 years, thanks to a new bill introduced Thursday by Utah Sen. Mike Lee. www.ksl.com/article/5142...
The Utah Forward Party nominated Emily Buss to fill the vacant seat left by retiring Sen. Daniel Thatcher after she won a first-of-its-kind online preference poll of district voters that concluded late Thursday. www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party
Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Utah Forward Party nominated Emily Buss to fill the vacant seat left by retiring Sen. Daniel Thatcher after she won a first-of-its-kind online preference poll of district voters that concluded late Thursday. www.ksl.com/article/5141...