Utah Legislature

Owner of Cloud 9 criticizes proposed ban on flavored vapes, advocates for adult smokers' rights.

KDXU Sunrise Stories for February 8, 2024. The St. George Animal Shelter is making it easier to adopt a dog through February as a part of a Valentine's Day.

KDXU Sunrise Stories for January 25, 2024. The controversial "trans bathroom bill" continues to see big changes made to the potential policy up for vote today.

Utah schools to adopt Success Sequence for better life outcomes

Budget estimates indicate an increase in revenue SALT LAKE CITY – The Governor’s Office, Utah State Senate and House of Representatives released updated revenue numbers for state fiscal years 2021 and 2022. The revenue estimates show the longstanding strength of Utah’s economy, despite unprecedented financial challenges due to COVID-19.  The new cons ...

The Utah Legislature is calling itself into special session.  House Speaker Brad Wilson and Senate President Stuart Adams issued a letter last night calling a special session for this Thursday.  The 21-item agenda issued for the session mainly deals with the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the state budget, schools and employment.  The ...

The Utah Legislature is approving funds for Southern Utah University to develop a new classroom building. S-U-U President Scott L. Wyatt says the new building is much needed for their increasing student population. The appropriation allots about 43-million-dollars for the university to construct a 90-thousand-square-foot building with faculty offices, eight teaching studios, seven computer labs

Utah Legislature is working on measures to help deal with the rapidly growing coronavirus outbreak.  House Joint Resolution 24 has been introduced, seeking to extend the current coronavirus state of emergency through June 30th.  Senate Joint Resolution 16, which would allow state lawmakers to meet over the internet or on a conference call during an emergency, also advanced yesterday.  Tod ... R

Utahns who don't want to change their clocks twice a year may be cheered up by a bill emerging from this year's legislature. The House passed a bill yesterday that will keep Utah on Daylight Saving Time permanently, sending it to Governor Herbert for final approval...

Governor Gary Herbert and members of the Utah Senate announced a full repeal of the tax reform bill on Thursday. “In recent weeks, it has become clear that many people have strong concerns regarding legislation passed in December to restructure and revise our tax code,” a statement read. Recentl...