Hello all; Utah’s economy continues to shine. For two years in a row, we’ve been ranked the best state overall, and we’ve maintained the top economic outlook for 17 consecutive years. This success is a result of the state’s smart planning and responsible financial policies that continue to guide us forward. Budget updates released this…

From Bella Pinnock, For Iron County Today   Washington, D.C. — During a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands hearing, Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02) questioned Washington County Attorney Eric Clarke about how federal agencies and red tape are costing taxpayers time and money in land management decisions. Rep. Maloy: I want to thank all the witnesses…

  From Hanna Seariac, For Iron County Today SALT LAKE CITY—In a significant legal victory for the state of Utah, Third District Court Judge Coral Sanchez has denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss the state’s lawsuit filed in June 2024. This marks the advancement of Utah’s second lawsuit against TikTok Inc., which alleges that the company…

By: Senator John Curtis (R-UT) It has been said that when the sea is calm, the sun is out and the breeze is light, every boat on the water has a great captain. But when the sea is stormy, the night is dark and the wind is howling, you discover if your captain can truly…

Utah senators were worried about making Utah a “peculiar” outlier, but the sun hasn’t set on embracing daylight saving. By Robert Gehrke, The Salt Lake Tribune  This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state. Utahns may not like it,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man already on federal probation is facing a slew of new felony charges after authorities say they discovered drugs, weapons, and ammunition in his possession during two separate arrests within days of each other. Jeremiah Nathan Cameron, 49, was first taken into custody on…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District   Iron County School District has one of the most robust programs of content filtering on student computers, members of the Board of Education learned Tuesday night. Board Member Tyrel Eddy asked to discuss internet access on student Chromebooks after he was made aware of graphic images on…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man with a long criminal history was arrested again this week after police found him acting erratically in the road — weeks after the Utah Parole Board declined to revoke his parole. Jeffrey Thomas Weber, 47, was taken into custody on Feb. 17 after…

Highlights of Week 5 On Tuesday, I presented HB 253: Agriculture and Food Amendments to the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee. This bill is a clean-up bill for the Department of Agriculture that makes several changes to make agriculture in our state better. A few of these highlight changes being clarifying the purpose…

Working for Utah Over the last week, we have made significant strides for our state. From setting the foundation for greater agency accountability to supporting our students and educators, we’re working hard to ensure Utah continues to be the best state in the nation.  You can continue to follow along with the process, either in…

by Sara Penny, CCAC VP You are invited to the Cedar City Arts Council Social on Monday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Frehner Hall of the Utah Shakespeare Festival Building near the Fred Adams statue. This is a free public event to celebrate the Cedar City arts community. Refreshments will be served. This…

Complete COVID Collections Act passes out of Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship passed the Complete COVID Collections Act, legislation cosponsored by Senator John Curtis (R-UT) and led by Committee Chair Joni Ernst (R-IA) to extend the life of the watchdog tasked…