Utah Legislature quietly changes press rules, shutting out independent media
The GOP-controlled House and Senate refused to issue a media credential to Utah Political Watch
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Top Utah GOP lawmaker accused of skirting state laws on campaign finance disclosures
President Stuart Adams blames conflicting information from the Lt. Governor's office for his erroneous campaign finance reports.
Two votes from beyond the grave threatens vote-by-mail in Utah
Utah's universal vote-by-mail system has been a rousing success, leading to greater voter participation and turnout. However, Utah
Utah lawmakers set aside $230M for new tax cuts
Lawmakers won't say whether that includes another round of income tax reductions.
Utah Parents United wants lawmakers to ban fluoride in the state's drinking water
The right-wing group also takes aim at Utah's largest teachers union in legislative push.
Utah House Speaker funds PAC behind anti-trans campaign ad blitz
House Speaker Mike Schultz is the lone donor to Preserving Utah Values
Revenue projections miss the mark: Utah lawmakers facing possible $225M-$700M revenue shortfall next year
Corporate and individual income tax collections plummet. Those revenues are used to fund education and some social programs.
Big money in Utah politics: Candidates spent $5.8 million in 2024 legislative races
The average legislative race cost $65K in 2024; 19 races cost more than $100K.
One Utah Senate seat has been filled by appointment, not election, for more than 40 years
Republican Brady Brammer is set to replace Mike Kennedy in the Utah Senate in January
What would happen if Sen. Mike Lee joins Trump's cabinet?
Choosing a temporary replacement would mostly fall to the Utah Legislature
Gov. Cox picks former lawmaker to represent the public on Utah's open records committee
Cox nominated former Rep. Logan Wilde for one of two seats reserved for members of the public on the Utah State Records Committee.
Supreme Court setback. Phil Lyman's bid to kick Spencer Cox off the ballot rejected over filing error.
During an online meeting with volunteers, Lyman claimed his primary election loss to Cox was not legitimate because of rigged voting machines