SB37 would take the portion of revenue that schools earn through local tax levies and deposit it into Utah’s general fund. By Carmen Nesbitt, 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.   The…

Legislature To Provide Tax Relief for Utahns – Again From Aundrea Peterson, Utah Senate   SALT LAKE CITY – Utahns deserve to keep more of their hard-earned money throughout every stage of life. Whether it’s retirees on fixed incomes, young families or hardworking individuals, this session’s $127 million in tax relief offers meaningful financial support…

Friends and neighbors, With week 7 done, the 2025 Utah Legislative session is now at a close. There are some key highlights from this busy, successful legislative session last week to review. Bullying has no place in our schools. Not only does it disrupt a student’s ability to learn and build positive relationships, but it…

The 2025 General Legislative Session has officially come to an end. This all-out sprint of the final week was a great cap to seven weeks of hard work.  My colleagues and I worked diligently for in Rural Utah and the rest of the state to pass bills that strengthen our economy, invest in education, enhance…

From Jayden Davis, The Policy Project   The Utah State Legislature has officially passed House Bill 100: Food Security Amendments—a significant step in combating student hunger in Utah. This legislation, part of The Policy Project’s 2025 initiative, The Focused Student Project, received unanimous support from the Senate Education Committee and gained widespread backing from Utah…

From Jayden Davis, The Policy Project The Utah State Legislature has officially passed Senate Bill 178: Devices in Public Schools, marking a historic step toward creating a more focused and connected learning environment for Utah students. This legislation, part of The Policy Project’s 2025 legislative initiative, The Focused Student Project, received unanimous support from both…

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…

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…