Politics

(Rick Bowmer | AP) Attorneys representing adult entertainers, erotica authors and sex educators have asked a judge to place a Utah law that requires those who visit porn websites to verify their age on hold.

Adult filmmakers ask judge to delay Utah law requiring porn sites verify ages

By Sam Metz | The Associated Press | June 1, 2023, 12:54 a.m.

(Asher Swan | Pool) Nick Mitchell looks on as Rep. Chris Stewart answers a question at the 2nd Congressional District debate in Cedar City, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Mitchell is one of several Utahns considering a run in a special election to replace Stewart, who is leaving Congress.

Here’s who could replace Rep. Chris Stewart in Congress

By Bryan Schott | June 1, 2023, 12:01 a.m.

Rep. Chris Stewart confirms he is leaving Congress, citing wife’s health concerns

Why is Ogden evicting the only wildlife rehab center in northern Utah?

Legislature

Utah’s rural high school students outpace urban kids in earning college credit

By Carmen Nesbitt | June 1, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

This Utah LGTBQ+ activist aims to protect his community by breaking bread with GOP lawmakers

Medical marijuana patients will see relief in Utah. Robert Gehrke explains how.

Here’s how $33 million in emergency funds will be used to help Utah cities and towns respond to flooding

Gov. Cox open to a ‘rebalance’ of city powers after Draper homes collapse. It’s about time, Robert Gehrke says.

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Federal Politics

Two Utah sites will get over $19 million in federal funds to restore public lands. Here’s where it’s going.

By Jacob Scholl | May 31, 2023, 7:52 p.m.

This Utah mayor wants to replace Sen. Mitt Romney in 2024

House Speaker Brad Wilson is exploring a 2024 U.S. Senate race against Sen. Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney takes first step toward 2024 Senate reelection campaign

Harlan Crow, who showered Clarence Thomas with expensive gifts, has donated to several Utah politicians

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Local Politics

See the winners of SLC’s Ballpark Next competition. Will any of them make the final cut?

By Blake Apgar | June 1, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

Amy Fowler to resign from SLC Council in wake of DUI arrest

SLC may start paying travel for out-of-state abortions for its employees. Will the plan last?

See all the submissions to SLC’s Ballpark Next design competition. Which do you like best?

UDOT update: Is burying I-15 an option? How many homes, businesses may be displaced?

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