Building a Stronger Future for Utah Week two of the 66th Legislature has been an exciting and productive one for Utah, and I’m proud to represent District 71 as we continue working to strengthen our state. We’ve made great strides to expand career and technical training, reduce regulatory burdens for our workforce, and keep costs…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   An Iron County man and woman have been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into allegations of serious crimes against a minor. Kacey D. Zufelt, 34, of Cedar City, was arrested on Jan. 23, 2025, on two counts of Rape, a first-degree felony, and one count…

It was a great week of work and legislation on the hill. I moved several bills and projects through the legislative process that do good for District 70 and rural Utah.    Highlights of Week 2 I passed my second Bill through the House of Representatives on Wednesday with HB 72: Electricity Rate Amendments passing…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A man with a history of violent offenses is facing new charges after allegedly attacking deputies and damaging jail property just days before sentencing for a similar attack seven months earlier. Turner Esteban Simons, 18, was charged on Jan. 11, 2025, with damaging jail property, assaulting a…

From Senator Vickers, For Iron County Today (Pictured above):  The Cedar City Youth Council, Cedar City Mayor Garth Green, and Cedar City Council members Scott Phillips and Carter Wilkey visited the Utah Capitol this week for the Utah League of Cities and Towns Day on the Hill. (Pictured below):  I met with a group of…

By Manzanita Miller, Americans for Limited Government We know by now that young voters shifted significantly toward the right in 2024, a non-surprise to anyone who has been paying attention to the rising cost of living, scarcity of jobs, porous border and the Democrats’ reluctance to put the American people first. Estimates show that young…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has been awarded up to roughly $37.2 million in federal grants that would help benefit fish and wildlife in southeastern Utah through several habitat improvements projects.   The awarded grants were announced Friday as part of the…

By Robert Romano, Americans for Limited Government Within hours of President Donald Trump’s threat to levy a 25 percent tariff, impose a travel ban on all Colombians including government officials and enhanced inspections on all Colombian goods shipped to the U.S. after two repatriation flights of deportees on military planes were not allowed to land,…

From Hanna Seariac, Office of the Utah Attorney General Utah is expected to receive $57 million more to combat the state’s opioid epidemic  Salt Lake City, UT—Several states have announced an agreement in principle to settle lawsuits across the country over opioid harms and abate the injuries in our communities. The proposed agreement amounts to…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Department of Transportation, as well as other partners, are working hard to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions around the state and to also make it easier for wildlife and fish to make their important annual migrations.…

Utah Lawmakers Open Legislative Session with Focus on Key Issues By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Utah lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week with ambitious plans to tackle education reforms, energy innovation, and election security.  With only 45 days to pass hundreds of bills, leaders are working to balance the state’s strong…

From Governor Spencer Cox   SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 23, 2025) — Gov. Cox delivered his 2025 State of the State address tonight in the Utah House Chamber, calling on Utahns to unite behind a vision of building a stronger, more prosperous future for the state. Emphasizing the theme “Built here,” Gov. Cox outlined key…