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Full expansion of medicaid approved

The Utah Department of Health has received approval to implement the full expansion of Medicaid in the state.  Stacy Stanford of the Utah Health Policy Project says there are still questions that need to be answered but that supporters of the original ballot measure seeking to expand Medicaid should be pleased.

Group suing over tax reform

A group is suing Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox after their citizen's referendum against Utah's recent tax reform measure was rejected.  In their lawsuit, The People's Right challenges the state on several points, including a requirement that organizers of a referendum must have voted in a previous election.

Controversy over proposed new highway in Washington County

Controversy is growing over a proposed new highway linking Washington and St. George.  The Spectrum reports that the four-lane highway would pass through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, which is also a habitat for a protected tortoise.  That's not sitting too well with conservationists.

Zion requiring all visitors to take shuttles

Zion National Park is requiring all visitors to use shuttles to get around the park through the end of the year.  Zion Canyon Scenic Drive will be closed to private traffic through December 31st, with shuttles picking up and dropping off visitors at trailheads from 8 a.m. to just before 6 p.m.

ACLU threatening Salt Lake County with lawsuit

The ACLU is threatening potential legal action against Salt Lake County over the way it enforces homeless camp cleanups.  In a letter sent to the county health department, the District Attorney's Office and Mayor Jenny Wilson, the organization accuses the county of violating due process rights for homeless individuals.

Off duty officer captures DUI suspect

An off-duty sergeant with the Utah County Sheriff's Office is getting credit for helping catch a DUI suspect in Provo.  Last week, the sergeant noticed the suspect driving erratically near Eight-Hundred North and Eight-Hundred West.  The suspect then nearly caused a head-on collision and lost control of his car, hitting a tree and rolling into the front yard of an apartment building.

Support for tax reform referendum growing

Members of several political organizations have announced their support for a referendum to undo the recent overhaul of the Utah tax code approved by state lawmakers.  During a rally at the at the State Capitol, Utah Legislative Watch, the Utah Tax Reform Coalition and the United Women's Forum announced their support for the referendum.

Semi truck driver possible impaired leading up to crash

Investigators are looking into whether the driver of a semi-truck that crashed on I-15 during Thanksgiving weekend was under the influence.  On November 30th, the big rig was hauling two tanks filled with butane with it overturned near Lehi, shutting the freeway down in both directions for several hours.

Utahn's love Star Wars sequel

Utahns are showing a lot of love for the latest "Star Wars" sequel.  Megaplex Theatres announced yesterday that seven of its locations were in the top 40 nationally when it came to turnout for "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker."