From Aundrea Peterson, Utah Senate SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Legislature will convene in a special session called by Gov. Cox to address urgent issues following recent court rulings that have introduced uncertainty into established election processes and address legislation from the 2025 session. “Utahns deserve a stable, transparent and accountable process for redistricting,…

Dear Fellow Utahns, As we navigate the fallout from Utah’s redistricting debacle, I want to speak directly to you. Like many of you, I am deeply unhappy-frustrated, even— with how this mess played out. Naive promises of “fair maps” and “bipartisan reform” through initiatives like Better Boundaries and Prop 4 have inevitably resulted in a…

By Casey O. Anderson, former State Senator By ignoring the Independent Redistricting Commission requirements and selecting a congressional map personally submitted by liberal activist organizations, Judge Gibson has created a textbook case of judicial gerrymandering that violates Proposition 4, dilutes the votes of thousands of Utahns, and manufactures standing for an immediate counter-suit.  Impacted citizens…

By Adam Cloch and Dilan Maxfield, Office of Senator Curtis Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act, which would make anyone earning $1 million or more from any source of income ineligible for unemployment benefits. “The federal government must be responsible stewards of taxpayer money.…

By Adam Cloch and Dilan Maxfield, Office of Senator Curtis Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced the Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure across the Western United States. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressmen…

From Darby Doyle, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — With the warmer weather, rattlesnakes will begin emerging from their winter dens, and you may encounter one while hiking or spending time outdoors. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and aware while recreating outside this spring and summer.  …

From Jason Gardner, Utah State Tax Commission   SALT LAKE CITY (April 4, 2025) – The Utah State Tax Commission is warning taxpayers about a fraudulent letter circulating in Utah that falsely claims the recipient owes unpaid state taxes. The letter, designed to resemble an official government notice, threatens legal action, liens, or asset seizure…

By Darby Doyle, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY —  The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2025 and is also proposing some changes to big game hunting rules in Utah. The DWR is asking for the public’s feedback on these recommendations, as well…

By Michael Sanchez, Utah Division of Water Resources SALT LAKE CITY (March 27, 2025) – Utah is grappling with varied water conditions. While recent storms have brought the statewide snow water equivalent to 82% of normal peak for the year, southern Utah continues to trend much below normal. “We are seeing our snow water equivalent decline as the…

Gov. Spencer Cox let the controversial bill become law without his signature late Thursday. By Addy Baird, 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.   Utah became the first state in the nation…

“Amendments to Election Law,” or HB300, has been criticized as a policy change that will make it more difficult for some communities to vote. By Emily Anderson Stern, 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…

Utah consumers have the right to request companies delete their genetic data From Madison McMicken, Office of the Attorney General    The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) and Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG) are issuing a consumer alert regarding the recent bankruptcy filing by 23andMe, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing…