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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Cory Maloy, R-Lehi, waves a small representation of the current Utah state flag during discussion on a new Utah flag design that will be vetted over the next few months by a nine-member task force. The current flag is criticized for being a bland and unimaginative symbol that is essentially the state seal on a blue background.

Push to redesign Utah flag clears another hurdle

By Bryan Schott | March 4, 2021, 8:44 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Dave Alvord, a Republican elected to the Salt Lake County County in November, is pictured in Butterfield Canyon near Herriman. He posted a screed against the "left" on Facebook denouncing what he claims are goals for everyone to be one color and of the same sexual orientation.

Salt Lake County Council member claims left ‘won’t be happy until there are no males, no females’

By Leia Larsen | March 4, 2021, 9:38 p.m.

$1.23B transportation package heading to governor’s desk

Bail reform repeal passes Utah Legislature just months after kicking in

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) House Speaker Brad R. Wilson, R-Kaysville, introduces members of the philanthropic community including Lisa Eccles, Scott Anderson, Gayle Miller and Clark and Chrstine Ivory as they gather outside the Capitol on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, along with Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, and Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, to discuss legislation and announce a public-private partnership to help address homelessness and affordable housing.

Utah Legislature puts $50M into housing, homelessness

By Taylor Stevens | March 4, 2021, 4:08 p.m.

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) One of a dozen protesters carries an upside down flag at the Utah Capitol around noon on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, as beefed-up security guards the building. Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would expand security protection for lawmakers, their staff and even candidates who may face threats of violence.

Utah lawmakers OK increased security after protests, death threats

By Taylor Stevens | March 3, 2021, 9:26 p.m.

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Nurses test for Covid-19 at the Test Utah site in Herriman, on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.

Updated pandemic ‘endgame’ bill would do away with most masks but leave face coverings in schools

By Bethany Rodgers | March 3, 2021, 9:52 p.m.

(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) This Nov. 3, 2020, photo shows a voter dropping off her ballot at the Davis County Library's South Davis Branch in Bountiful. Under a bill given final legislative approval Wednesday, voters would be blocked from switching parties for nearly three months before a June primary election.

Political party switching banned in three months before primary election under bill headed to governor

By Bryan Schott | March 3, 2021, 10:35 p.m.

(Jim Watson | Pool via AP) Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., speaks during the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on her nomination to be Interior Secretary, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Reversing Trump, Interior Department moves swiftly on climate change

By Lisa Friedman | The New York Times | March 3, 2021, 5:51 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Robert Gehrke.

Robert Gehrke: Utah legislators are pushing a quick exit from COVID restrictions, but these steps are more critical

By Robert Gehrke | March 3, 2021, 6:13 p.m.

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