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Utah Sen. John Curtis slams Trump over 'blatantly racist' social post
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Legislative bill to limit number of bills fails to gain traction
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Legislative bill to limit number of bills fails to gain traction
Even with a resounding endorsement from the governor, a proposal on Thursday to limit the number of legislative requests for Utah lawmakers hit a roadblock of skepticism and opposition.
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A criminal investigation is underway after the Utah County clerk reported several hundred potentially fraudulent signatures turned in as part of the effort to repeal Utah's 2018 anti-gerrymandering law.
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A technology industry group is suing Utah, claiming its law requiring that app stores verify the ages of users before they download smartphone applications amounts to "censorship" and violates the First Amendment.
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A Utah lawmaker's proposal to effectively raise property taxes on rental property owners has both landlord and tenant groups coming together to oppose it.
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Landlord, tenant groups unite to oppose limiting Utah's residential property tax exemption
A Utah lawmaker's proposal to effectively raise property taxes on rental property owners has both landlord and tenant groups coming together to oppose it.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51442748/landlord-tenant-groups-unite-to-oppose-limiting-utahs-residential-property-tax-exemption
7 days ago
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A proposal championed by Utah's House speaker would significantly revamp the state's Sentencing Commission, removing all criminal defense attorneys from the panel and replacing them with prosecutors and law enforcement.
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Schultz wants to remove defense attorneys to remake 'broken' Sentencing Commission
A proposal championed by Utah's House speaker would significantly revamp the state's Sentencing Commission, removing defense attorneys and replacing them with prosecutors and police.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51442191/schultz-wants-to-remove-defense-attorneys-to-remake-broken-sentencing-commission
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NEW: Daniella Rivera and I looked into claims that signature gatherers working to place a repeal of Proposition 4 on the ballot have misled signers. Here's what we found:
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'I felt tricked': KSL investigates some misleading claims from those working to repeal Prop 4
Some paid signature gatherers working to place a repeal of Proposition 4 on the ballot have misled or withheld info from voters about what the initiative would do, a KSL investigation shows.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51440458/i-felt-tricked-ksl-investigates-some-misleading-claims-from-those-working-to-repeal-prop-4
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A bipartisan proposal to help police solve violent crimes was unveiled Tuesday at the Utah Legislature.
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14 days ago
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Rep. Blake Moore is the latest Republican to join calls for an investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal officers in Minneapolis. Here's the statement he sent me tonight:
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"Threats of political violence had never been so real for me." A man was sentenced for stalking earlier this month in relation to threats made against SLC Mayor Mendenhall last year. She spoke at his sentencing, publicly describing her experience for the first time:
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'I felt disgusted': Salt Lake mayor describes events that led to man's stalking conviction
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she feared for her and her family's lives amid threats last year. A judge said the case is an example of crossing the line in political disagreements.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51438550/i-felt-disgusted-salt-lake-mayor-describes-events-that-led-to-mans-stalking-conviction
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A legislative committee voted Monday not to advance a bill that would have decentralized responsibility for verifying signatures to qualify candidates for the primary ballot in state elections.
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Utah Sen. John Curtis called Monday for a "transparent, independent investigation" into the killing of a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis at the hands of federal immigration agents.
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NEW: A majority of Utahns — including 55% of Republicans — support the anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4, according to new polling released Monday.
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Nearly ⅔ of Utahns support Proposition 4, new polling shows
A majority of Utahns — including 55% of Republicans — support the anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4, according to new polling released Monday.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51438543/nearly--of-utahns-support-proposition-4-new-polling-shows
15 days ago
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After lawmakers limited which flags can be flown at government buildings — followed by SLC adopting new flags trying to bypass it and the governor calling the whole controversy "dumb" — a GOP lawmaker has a bill he hopes will bring down the temperature.
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Will this bill end Utah's 'dumb' fight over flags?
A Utah lawmaker is proposing to limit secondary city flags from being flown in schools, airports and courthouses, hoping to end a fight over city flags that started last year.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51437608/will-this-bill-end-utahs-dumb-fight-over-flags
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BREAKING: President Donald Trump posted in support of the GOP-led effort to overturn Utah's anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4. Supporters have until Feb. 15 to collect signatures to put the repeal on the ballot.
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NOW: The Utah Senate just voted 22-7 in favor of this bill. It still needs to be debated and voted on one more time before it moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Utah lawmakers are moving ahead with a plan to add an additional two justices to the state Supreme Court, though some Republicans still question whether the move will have the desired effect of improving the court's efficiency.
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Lawmakers say Utah's courts are overwhelmed. Will adding more justices help?
Utah lawmakers are moving ahead with a plan to add an additional two justices to the state Supreme Court, though some Republicans still question whether the move will have the desired effect of improv...
https://www.ksl.com/article/51437117/lawmakers-say-utahs-courts-are-overwhelmed-will-adding-more-justices-help
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Utah's governor called on state lawmakers to embrace "virtue" at a time when it's often absent on the national political stage.
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Watch live: Gov. Spencer Cox delivers 2026 State of the State address
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will deliver the 2026 State of the State address to a joint session of the Utah Legislature.
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NOW: Watch live as Gov. Spencer Cox delivers his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the Utah Legislature.
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A Utah lawmaker is proposing a bill to make Android the state's official mobile operating system.
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iPhone vs. Android? This lawmaker wants Utah to officially weigh in
A Utah lawmaker is proposing a bill to make Android the state's official mobile operating system.
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19 days ago
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Utah lawmakers convened the legislative session, kicking off a 45-day stretch during which they will consider expanding the Supreme Court, funding infrastructure to support housing growth and possibly cutting income taxes for the sixth consecutive year.
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Courts, housing and too many bills? Utah kicks off 45-day legislative session
Utah lawmakers convened the annual legislative session on Tuesday and will consider hundreds of bills ranging from expanding the courts to weighing an income tax cut.
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ICYMI: Business leader and Utah state Rep. Jason Thompson launched Legacy Forward Foundation, a nonprofit to help schools implement leadership curriculum for students.
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This Utah lawmaker, mentored by Orrin Hatch, wants to help the next generation
Business leader and Utah state Rep. Jason Thompson launched Legacy Forward Foundation, a nonprofit to help schools implement leadership curriculum for students.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51433111/this-utah-lawmaker-mentored-by-orrin-hatch-wants-to-help-the-next-generation
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Several Republican lawmakers defended Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee in a series of emails after a constituent wrote to them asking the Legislature to censure the Layton Republican for comments he made online.
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GOP lawmakers 'reply all' to defend Rep. Trevor Lee's comments about congressional candidate
Several Republican lawmakers defended Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee in a series of emails after a constituent wrote to them asking the Legislature to censure the Layton Republican for comments he made on...
https://www.ksl.com/article/51432878/gop-lawmakers-reply-all-to-defend-rep-trevor-lees-comments-about-congressional-candidate
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The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.
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Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting
The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51432653/why-utahs-senate-president-says-the-fight-over-prop-4-is-bigger-than-redistricting
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Utah's two U.S. senators voted against a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump from conducting further military action in Venezuela without the approval of Congress.
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Utah's 2 senators vote against resolution limiting Trump's actions in Venezuela
Utah's two U.S. senators voted against a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump from conducting further military action in Venezuela without the approval of Congress.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51431020/utahs-2-senators-vote-against-resolution-limiting-trumps-actions-in-venezuela
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The Utah Legislature is asking the state Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August 2025 ruling that threw out the state's congressional map.
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Legislature appeals redistricting case to Utah Supreme Court
The Utah Legislature is asking the Utah Supreme Court to intervene in the ongoing legal fight over redistricting by appealing an August ruling that threw out the state's congressional map.
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State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress.
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Utah Democrats call out 'racist' responses to congressional candidate Liban Mohamed
State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress.
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans Wednesday to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session.
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Utah leaders aim to limit phone use during entire school day
Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51429770/utah-leaders-aim-to-limit-phone-use-during-entire-school-day
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Utah Sen. John Curtis is pushing back against the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro, saying "it makes no sense for us to try to go run their country."
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John Curtis talks Venezuela, Trump and DC gridlock after 1 year in Senate
Utah Sen. John Curtis, marking his first year in the Senate, is pushing back against the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela following the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51429379/john-curtis-talks-venezuela-trump-and-dc-gridlock-after-1-year-in-senate
about 1 month ago
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Here's the latest round of candidates filings for the Legislature this year. We will keep updating this list until the filing closes at the end of the week:
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Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026
One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51428770/heres-whos-running-for-the-utah-legislature-in-2026
about 1 month ago
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The Utah County Republican Party has censured Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner, saying the commissioner misrepresented her place of residence while trying to vote in a special convention in 2024.
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Utah County GOP censures County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner
The Utah County Republican Party censured County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner last week, saying the commissioner misrepresented her place of residence while trying to vote in a special conventio...
https://www.ksl.com/article/51428753/utah-county-gop-censures-county-commissioner-amelia-powers-gardner
about 1 month ago
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It's a new year, which means another fresh round of state laws is taking effect. Here are 25 new Utah laws that took effect yesterday:
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Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51425182/heres-25-new-utah-laws-that-went-into-effect-on-jan-1
about 1 month ago
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Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn plans to resign in March to spend more time with his family as his daughter recovers from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle earlier this year.
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Utah lawmaker to resign as daughter recovers after being hit by truck
Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn plans to resign in March to spend more time with his family as his daughter recovers from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle earlier this year.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51424670/utah-lawmaker-to-resign-as-daughter-recovers-after-being-hit-by-truck
about 1 month ago
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A Utah judge has partially granted a request from the Legislature to certify her August ruling throwing out the state's old congressional maps, opening the door for lawmakers to take the issue to the Utah Supreme Court.
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Judge paves way for Legislature to appeal redistricting ruling to Utah Supreme Court
A Utah judge partially granted a request from the Legislature to certify her ruling to throw out old congressional maps, opening the door for lawmakers to appeal to the Utah Supreme Court.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51424584/judge-paves-way-for-legislature-to-appeal-redistricting-ruling-to-utah-supreme-court
about 1 month ago
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As podcasts and other forms of new media are gaining popularity, I wrote about a pair of Utah lawmakers who are using podcasts to reach an audience of politicos around the Beehive State.
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Podcasting gives Utah politicians a new platform for political discourse
Here's how a pair of Utah state senators are using podcasts to interact with the public.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51423930/podcasting-gives-utah-politicians-a-new-platform-for-political-discourse
about 1 month ago
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Rep. Christine Watkins is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.
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Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office
Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51423147/former-democrat-turned-republican-leaving-utah-legislature-to-run-for-local-office
about 2 months ago
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Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online.
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about 2 months ago
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A motorcyclist was killed, and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Taylorsville Monday night, police say
A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday in Taylorsville.
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A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday.
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about 2 months ago
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An additional six cases of measles have been identified in children ages 18 and under in the past week amid an ongoing outbreak of the disease, according to Utah County health officials.
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6 new measles cases reported in Utah County
Health officials in Utah County say an additional six measles cases have been reported in the county in the past week.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51422706/6-new-measles-cases-reported-in-utah-county
about 2 months ago
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Utah's longest-serving female lawmaker announced Monday that she will not seek reelection next year and will conclude her service after 26 years in the Utah Legislature.
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Utah's longest-serving female legislator to step down after 26 years
Utah's longest-serving female lawmaker announced Monday that she will not seek reelection next year and will conclude her service after 26 years in the Utah Legislature.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51422690/utahs-longest-serving-female-legislator-to-step-down-after-26-years
about 2 months ago
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UPDATE: Logan police said Monday they have found the bodies of a couple who were reported missing on Sunday after relatives found a concerning typewritten note.
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about 2 months ago
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Logan police are looking for a couple reported missing Sunday after family members said they discovered a concerning note.
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about 2 months ago
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Facing Social Security insolvency and a growing national debt, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney argues wealthy Americans, like him, should be taxed more in a New York Times op-ed.
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: Former Sen. Mitt Romney says it's time to tax wealthy Americans more.
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about 2 months ago
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Private citizens could be granted authority to seize property from drug cartels under a constitutional provision not used in more than 200 years, thanks to a new bill introduced Thursday by Utah Sen. Mike Lee.
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Mike Lee wants American privateers to seize drug cartel property on the high seas
Private citizens could be granted authority to seize property from drug cartels under a constitutional provision not used in more than 200 years, thanks to a new bill introduced Thursday by Utah Sen. ...
https://www.ksl.com/article/51421299/mike-lee-wants-american-privateers-to-seize-drug-cartel-property-on-the-high-seas
about 2 months ago
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The Utah Forward Party nominated Emily Buss to fill the vacant seat left by retiring Sen. Daniel Thatcher after she won a first-of-its-kind online preference poll of district voters that concluded late Thursday.
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Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party
Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51418561/emily-buss-wins-preference-poll-to-replace-state-sen-daniel-thatcher-of-the-forward-party
about 2 months ago
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Utah lawmakers are asking a state judge to certify her November ruling on the state's new congressional map by next week so they can appeal the decision, according to court documents filed Thursday.
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As lawmakers spar with judges over redistricting, here's what voters and the Constitution say about who has the power to draw congressional maps.
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Who should draw the congressional maps? Here's what voters and Constitution say
As lawmakers spar with judges over redistricting, here's what voters and the Constitution say about who has the power to draw congressional maps.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51417376/who-should-draw-the-congressional-maps-heres-what-voters-and-constitution-say
2 months ago
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The Legislature strongly rebuked the judiciary, condemning the courts over a recent ruling on redistricting that threw out a congressional map created by lawmakers in favor of one drawn by plaintiffs who accused the Republican majority of gerrymandering.
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Utah Legislature passes resolution condemning judges, repeals anti-bargaining law
The Utah Legislature strongly rebuked the state judiciary Tuesday, condemning the courts over a recent ruling on redistricting.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51416999/utah-legislature-passes-resolution-condemning-judges-repeals-anti-bargaining-law
2 months ago
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