Friends and Neighbors,   There’s just one week left in the legislative session now, and below are updates on the legislation I’m working on and supporting this session.   Strengthening Public Safety In an effort to address the issue of repeat criminal offenders reentering the country illegally, a new measure is being introduced to impose…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Kanarraville man faces a minimum of ten years in the Utah State Prison after being convicted of a first-degree felony Jonathan Chance Murdock, 39, pleaded guilty in 5th District Court to aggravated sexual abuse of a child. He was initially charged with six first-degree felonies including…

For Utah As we enter Week 6 and the final stretch of the 2025 General Legislative Session, much has already been accomplished for Utah. I have been working hard to strengthen our community and secure Utah’s future by supporting legislation that enhances election integrity, promotes local economic growth, and protects individual freedoms. With just one…

We officially have one week remaining in the 2025 General Legislative Session. I walked into the Session with ten bills and seven have already made it through the process to the Governor’s desk. We’re working hard to get my final bills over the finish line. I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues to finish…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty in connection to an incident involving an employee at a Cedar City restaurant. Steven C. Jackson, 65, was arrested on Nov. 17, 2024, after law enforcement received a report about his alleged conduct toward an employee at IHOP. According to…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   CEDAR CITY — Utah Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officers are seeking information from the public after several raptor species, including hawks and owls, were illegally killed in southern Utah over the last several months.   Between December and February, 11 birds have been…

President Trump froze funds used to pay for federal contracts with businesses. “We hope we can find a way to compensate” businesses, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Land Management in Utah said.   By Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune    This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — During the 40th anniversary of the formerly named Youth Hunter Education Challenge, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is announcing some updates to the annual contest and is inviting anyone who has completed Hunter Education to register and compete in the…

Since the 1970s, fluoride has been fought over in Utah. This bill would ban it from water, whether citizens want it or not.   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…

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…