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UEA board votes to oppose amendment that would alter education funding

UEA board votes to oppose amendment that would alter education funding

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 8:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Education Association Board of Directors on Thursday voted unanimously to oppose an upcoming ballot measure that would restrict education funding.
Utah Muslims mark Ramadan as ongoing war in Gaza weighs heavy for many

Utah Muslims mark Ramadan as ongoing war in Gaza weighs heavy for many

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several Ramadan events are scheduled for Utah, home to some 60,000 Muslims, including a fundraiser that will feature U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar as a special guest.
Cox approves bill gun safety groups asked him to veto. Here's what it does

Cox approves bill gun safety groups asked him to veto. Here's what it does

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 5:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah. Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday signed a bill giving legal protections to teachers who carry firearms if they participate in annual training.
Judge denies Trump motion to dismiss classified-documents case

Judge denies Trump motion to dismiss classified-documents case

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated March 14 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Thursday denied former President Donald Trump's request to dismiss a criminal case that charges him with illegally holding onto classified documents after leaving the White House.
What's planned for Bears Ears National Monument

What's planned for Bears Ears National Monument

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted March 14 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal agencies have released a draft management plan for the controversial Bears Ears National Monument comprising 1.36 million acres in southeast Utah.
Mike Lee, Mitt Romney vote 'no' on Senate bill to expand compensation to downwinders

Mike Lee, Mitt Romney vote 'no' on Senate bill to expand compensation to downwinders

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated March 14 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee voted against a bill to extend compensation for downwinders.
Utah passed bills for 2 new major league stadiums in Salt Lake City. Now what?

Utah passed bills for 2 new major league stadiums in Salt Lake City. Now what?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers passed a pair of high-profile bills this year that set up the framework to build a new ballpark and a new arena. Here's what could happen next.
Group drops Utah flag initiative lawsuit, but fight may not be over just yet

Group drops Utah flag initiative lawsuit, but fight may not be over just yet

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated March 14 - 2:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legal fight tied to Utah's new state flag may not be over just yet even after a group suing the state motioned to drop the lawsuit on Wednesday.
South Salt Lake councilman arrested, accused of trespassing at council meeting

South Salt Lake councilman arrested, accused of trespassing at council meeting

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated March 14 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake City Councilman Paul Sanchez was arrested Wednesday for investigation of trespassing, a week after being formally censured by his fellow council members.
22 of Utah's 29 counties grew in 2023. Here are the ones that topped the list

22 of Utah's 29 counties grew in 2023. Here are the ones that topped the list

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

About 60% of the U.S.'s counties experienced growth over the past year, including three-fourths of Utah's counties, per new federal data.
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case

Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case

Kate Brumback and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated March 13 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case has dismissed some of the charges against ex-President Donald Trump, but others remain.
School security, water among 74 bills signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox

School security, water among 74 bills signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox

Logan Stefanich and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed 74 bills Tuesday, including several dealing with school security and water.
BYU grad seeking independence from the two-party system in Missouri

BYU grad seeking independence from the two-party system in Missouri

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 13 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Missouri independent candidate launched his campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley with one goal in mind: refute 200 years of political theory.
California senator proposes bill to expand assisted suicide

California senator proposes bill to expand assisted suicide

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted March 13 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A California state senator has introduced a bill to expand access to assisted suicide in the state.
Feds: More needs to be done to address crisis of missing, murdered Indigenous people

Feds: More needs to be done to address crisis of missing, murdered Indigenous people

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 13 - 8:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The heads of the Department of Justice and Interior offered their "sincerest condolences" in response to a November report on the crisis of missing and murdered cases impacting tribal people.
Rep. Blake Moore wants more Americans to be able to access health care from home

Rep. Blake Moore wants more Americans to be able to access health care from home

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted March 13 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore said telehealth expansion would cut costs for patients.
Voters say Biden is less mentally fit than Trump for the presidency, but doubts about both remain

Voters say Biden is less mentally fit than Trump for the presidency, but doubts about both remain

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted March 13 - 6:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the presidential candidates shift their focus to November's general election, an even brighter spotlight will be placed on both men's mental wherewithal.
Elizabeth Smart celebrates passage of Utah child sexual abuse-prevention bill

Elizabeth Smart celebrates passage of Utah child sexual abuse-prevention bill

Eliza Pace, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 12 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tuesday marks 21 years since Elizabeth Smart was found.
Viral video of Biden effigy beating prompts calls for top Kansas Republican leaders to resign

Viral video of Biden effigy beating prompts calls for top Kansas Republican leaders to resign

John Hanna, Associated Press  |  Posted March 12 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two top Kansas Republican Party officials are facing internal calls to resign over a viral online video showing people at a fundraiser kicking and beating a mannequin wearing a mask of President Joe Biden.