Salt Lake council members consider horse-drawn carriage ban
During a public hearing on Tuesday, Salt Lake City Council members said they are keeping their options open. “We are keeping the idea of an outright ban on the table,” said city councilman Luke...
View ArticleUtah bill would raise legal age for tobacco purchase from 19 to 21
SALT LAKE CITY — An Ogden lawmaker wants to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco from 19 to 21 while hoping to raise awareness about how to improve the health of Utah’s youth. Sen. Stuart Reid,...
View ArticleUSU and U. students present research at Capitol, coming to BYU
SALT LAKE CITY — Students from Utah State University and University of Utah presented research projects to lawmakers and other visitors in the state Capitol rotunda on Thursday, Jan. 30. They’ll be...
View ArticleHouse committee votes to keep Utah History Day
SALT LAKE CITY — The House Government Operations Committee passed HB64 Tuesday, Feb. 4, a bill that will keep Utah History Day alive. Utah History Day is a program that has been in operation for more...
View ArticleUtah lawmakers review $1.8 million in air quality proposals
SALT LAKE CITY — Lawmakers are sifting through some $1.8 million worth of proposals aimed at cleaning up Utah’s air. Some of the first funding requests for air-quality studies and bills were heard in...
View ArticleCommittee passes bill to better manage prison populations
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill hoping to better manage the state prison population by increasing the number of beds available for use in county jails passed the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice...
View ArticleSeat belt law stalls because of liability concerns
SALT LAKE CITY — The House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee sent a bill that would restore liability for not wearing a seat belt to a year’s worth of study. “I believe driving is a...
View ArticleBill that modifies driver’s license suspension laws passes committee
SALT LAKE CITY — The members of the House Law and Criminal Justice Committee passed a bill March 4 that would modify a rule governing driver’s license suspensions and sanctions. Rep. John Knotwell,...
View ArticleUtah Legislature passes new driving laws
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Legislature passed several new driving laws, including laws regarding distracted driving, speed limits, drowsy driving and electric cars. “Driving is a privilege, not a...
View ArticleThe rise of faith-based films
After many years of neglect, the market has recently proven to be fruitful as there is a higher number of faith-based films being released now than there ever has been.
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