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Teacher union opposes constitutional change to remove education earmark

Utah’s largest teacher union is opposing a proposed change to the Utah Constitution that would remove the state’s current requirement that income tax revenue be reserved only for public education and services for children and people with disabilities. Utah Education Association Board of ...

What’s next for Utah’s evolving homeless shelter system

In just five years, Utah’s homeless system has transformed so much, it’s almost unrecognizable. Now, even more changes are coming. One of the biggest? Plans to use some of the state’s newly set aside $25 million for a new 600- to 800-bed emergency homeless shelter located somewhere in ...

Republican candidates for US Senate introduce themselves at Weber County forum

OGDEN — The Weber County Republican Women hosted a forum to introduce voters to the candidates for Utah's open seat in the U.S. Senate at the Weber County Sheriff’s Training Center on Monday. A multitude of candidates were in attendance for the forum, including Brent Orrin Hatch, former ...

Utah dropping front license plate requirement. When can drivers ditch them?

Utah will no longer require drivers to have a front license plate under a bill that’s won approval from the Utah Legislature. Under SB45, Utah will only require drivers to have one license plate displayed on the back of their vehicles, rather than both a front and back license plate. If ...

It’s official: Utah’s new flag takes its place

The newest Utah flag has been popping up across the state; it’s already on pins sold online, waved at the Utah State Capitol and decorated welcome signs at the Salt Lake City International Airport. However, it hasn’t actually been an official state symbol, until now. The new banner was ...