State legislators in the United States rarely come from working-class backgrounds, according to a biennial study.

First lady Jill Biden visited Salt Lake City to celebrate educators attend fundraising events in Park City.

Utah sheriffs are fed up with the "sanctuary state" immigration debate, calling on political candidates to "stop demagoguing issues."

A bill that would have controlled what teachers can and can’t say in their classrooms failed by a narrow vote in the Utah House.

U.S. Senate candidate Trent Staggs, Riverton mayor, received more than $50,000 in donations from individuals connected to Utah smoke shops.

Lawmakers are advancing a bill to restrict the Utah attorney general from outside legal work amid controversy with Sean Reyes and Tim Ballard

Students at the University of Utah protest in support of Palestine, calling on the school to cuts ties with Israel supporters.

Great Salt Lake water levels closer to reaching healthy elevation, with above-average snowpack ready to add to spring runoff.

With places like Arches National Park home to some of the world's darkest skies, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday named April Dark Sky Month.

A self-described pro-life doctor says Idaho's strict abortion ban is making it harder to attract physicians to the state.

Utah lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow the Ten Commandments to be taught in school despite constitutional concerns.

Several Utah Republican county parties voted to approve resolutions urging Utah to become the 10th state to withdraw from ERIC. Why?

Utah lawmakers agreed to fund $45 million in additional money toward homelessness, including $25 million for a new emergency shelter.

A Utah lawmaker wants to allow eminent domain to expand Bonneville Shoreline Trail, one of Utah's most popular hiking and biking trails.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox celebrated the Utah Legislature's efforts to improve the state's homeless and mental health system.

Decades after the first-ever U.S. nuclear weapons test in July 1945, the extent of the fallout has only now been understood, thanks to new modeled data by researchers.

Utah is facing a child care crisis, but Utah Republican lawmakers still want to cut taxes while a smaller proposal may or may not get funded.

Utah lawmakers launched into their 2024 general session with Republican leaders promising to address energy, housing, water and education.

The Utah System of Higher Education is the first public system the U.S. to offer the option for three-year bachelor's degrees.

Sen. Mike Lee endorsed former president Donald Trump as “our one opportunity to choose order over chaos and putting America first over America last.” 

Utah sheriffs are fed up with the "sanctuary state" immigration debate, calling on political candidates to "stop demagoguing issues."

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, first lady Abby Cox, and a group of state politicians and leaders endorsed Nikki Haley for president.

New study explores water use in the Colorado River basin, which includes Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, California, Arizona and Nevada.

Nationally, 63% of people booked into jail struggle with a substance use disorder — at least six times the rate of the general population.

A new potential Utah law would forbid private companies from requiring their staff to sign a written document professing a belief on generalizations around sex, race, national origin and color. ...

The FBI Salt Lake City says hate crimes targeting Jews and Muslims in Utah are on the rise, and released a new public awareness campaign.

The Utah State Board of Education voted unanimously to censure board member Natalie Cline and called for the resignation.

A legislative audit of Utah's property tax system recommended changes to increase transparency, fairness and address a "tax shift" issue.

The walk between Concourse A to B in the SLC airport will shorten with a new tunnel , and art installation, set to open in October 2024.

Utah Democrat Rep. Angela Romero wants Utah law enforcement to stop using polygraph tests for victims of sexual assault.

The Utah House passed a bill to overhaul DEI programs in Utah schools, local government and other public entities. 

Former President Donald Trump won Utah's 40 delegates on Super Tuesday, after voters cast ballots in a presidential preference poll.

The American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, said Utah's tax and economic policies make it the state with the best economic outlook.

In Utah, support remains for vote by mail, despite several legislative attempts by Republicans to curb residents’ access to mail-in ballots.

John Curtis, a fourth-term U.S. House member from Provo, Utah, will join the Republican field to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, Curtis told States Newsroom ahead of a formal announcement...

Utah governor candidate Rep. Phil Lyman's running mate Layne Bangerter is ineligible for lieutenant governor, state elections officials say.

Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt urges political bravery for tax reform, but lawmakers have yet to revisit the debate while lowering income tax.

HB261, a bill that would restrict DEI programs, is on track to be heard by the Utah House of Representatives.

Over the past five years, states have enacted laws that require public school students to learn media literacy during their time in school.

Will a new Salt Lake City MLB stadium and the Power District around it be accessible and a community asset for west-side neighborhoods?

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Utah is not a sanctuary state, a term used to describe local immigration policies.

Ryan Smith revealed more details about what the arena that would host Utah's new NHL team. New plans won't include a new facility.

Sean Reyes joined GOP attorneys general asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling barring Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot.

A bill to ask voters to amend the Utah Constitution to bar undocumented immigrant children from Utah public schools was released by accident.

Some veterinarians and advocates are sounding the alarm about private equity’s entry into the pet health care industry.

Since 1938, federal law has allowed some employers to pay people with a physical or mental disability well below the federal minimum wage.

A bill in the Utah Legislature is expected to change the mission of diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public universities.

Utah Republican Party delegates picked their favorite candidates and set the stage for Utah's June 25 primary during their 2024 convention.

Utah Rep. Brett Garner, D-West Valley City, lost his bid for re-election when he failed to win his Democratic party's nomination.

19 people were arrested at a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Utah on Monday. The school said it will continue to enforce the law.

Lawmakers are wasting no time prioritizing controversial bills on restricting DEI programs and transgender bathroom access.

Utah Republican and candidate for governor Phil Lyman blamed DEI for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.

Utah's domestic violence shelters are serving more victims than ever. Did the Utah Legislature give them enough funding?

A group of law professors are pushing back on Utah’s effort to scale back Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments.

Salt Lake County Republicans overwhelmingly rejected embattled state school board member Natalie Cline, instead nominating Amanda Bollinger.

Though he didn't get $150 million to do it, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox reiterated his goal to build 35,000 starter homes in five years.

A legislative audit of Utah's property tax system recommended changes to increase transparency, fairness and address a "tax shift" issue.

Utah lawmakers passed 35 bills creating a new criminal offense, expanding the definition of a current crime or enhancing existing penalties. 

Funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program are set to run out this spring if Congress doesn't take action to support it.

U.S. senators pledged to press for more funding to research long COVID-19 during a hearing that highlighted patients' suffering.

Utah Republicans try to find ways to take advantage of all available resources, prioritizing reliability and affordability over clean energy.

A bill from Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Celeste Maloy would extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.