“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…

If signed by Gov. Spencer Cox, SB197 will replace abatement programs in favor of a deferral system for new applicants starting in 2026. By Andrew Christiansen, The Times-Independent   This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state   Each…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources captures big game animals to perform important health assessments and to place GPS collars on the animals to learn more about their migration patterns and survival rates. This winter, a record 1,901 big…

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…