Republican officials skip Davis GOP event after party's $15K attack on incumbent
In a striking display of internal party discord, multiple elected Republicans skipped the Davis County GOP’s Lincoln Day fundraiser
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Lawmakers quietly gutted Utah's open records law in final hours of 2025 Legislature
In a little noticed last-minute move, Utah Republicans dealt a potentially devastating blow to government transparency. On the final night
Report: Pride flag ban threatens Utah's Sundance Film Festival future
Utah's hopes for keeping the Sundance Film Festival — a cultural and economic powerhouse — from leaving the state could
Rep. Burgess Owens brands arrested Palestinian student a 'terrorist' without proof
In a tense hallway exchange, Utah Rep. Burgess Owens branded Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil a “terrorist” several times — offering zero
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Republican officials skip Davis GOP event after party's $15K attack on incumbent
In a striking display of internal party discord, multiple elected Republicans skipped the Davis County GOP’s Lincoln Day fundraiser
Podcast: Utah vs. the Cavity Creeps
In this week's episode of "Special Session" * Could the Pride flag ban prompt the Sundance Film
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Utah won't start investing in crypto...yet
Friday, March 14, 2025 ⏰ Tick Tock 152 days to the 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 236 days until
Lawmakers quietly gutted Utah's open records law in final hours of 2025 Legislature
In a little noticed last-minute move, Utah Republicans dealt a potentially devastating blow to government transparency. On the final night
Report: Pride flag ban threatens Utah's Sundance Film Festival future
Utah's hopes for keeping the Sundance Film Festival — a cultural and economic powerhouse — from leaving the state could
Rep. Burgess Owens brands arrested Palestinian student a 'terrorist' without proof
In a tense hallway exchange, Utah Rep. Burgess Owens branded Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil a “terrorist” several times — offering zero
No such thing as a free lunch? Utah lawmakers were treated to dozens of free meals and events
Utah's 104 lawmakers received 27 catered meals, 33 refreshment breaks, 9 receptions, and 10 complimentary social events during
Podcast: George Orwell warned us
In this week's episode of Special Session: A conversation with Sen. Daniel Thatcher. He announced Friday that he
Sen. Daniel Thatcher leaves GOP, joins Utah Forward Party
Republican Sen. Daniel Thatcher announced Friday he's abandoning the Republican Party to join the fledgling Utah Forward Party
Utah's first female state auditor booted from Capitol in legislative land grab
In a last-minute power play, legislative Republicans blind sided Utah’s first female State Auditor, voting to evict her from
Legislative leaders push debate takeover plan using budget loophole
Late last week, a Utah House committee killed a bill to give politicians control over pre-election political debates. Despite the
Fireball-drinking J6 rioter to headline Davis County GOP fundraiser
A Jan. 6 rioter who reportedly knocked back shots of Fireball in Nancy Pelosi’s office is set to take