Utah Legislature

A lengthy chapter in the battle over Utah’s congressional boundaries came to a close yesterday when a judge chose a new congressional map for Utah. Judge Dianna M. Gibson’s ruling shakes up the state’s political landscape and likely its representation in Congress. We are joined by Sen. Scott Sandall, Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke and KUER reporter Martha Harris.

Under orders from the legislature, Utah’s colleges and universities have cut tons of programs. Lawmakers say it’s about efficiency. Others worry it’s an attack on the humanities.

Under orders from the legislature, Utah’s colleges and universities have cut tons of programs. Lawmakers say it’s about efficiency. Others worry it’s an attack on the humanities.

A recent article co-published by The New York Times and The Salt Lake Tribune raises the question of whether or not, as Great Salt Lake continues to dry up, the political will to save the lake is likewise evaporating. If so, what can be done to reinvigorate it?

In 2024, Utah lawmakers eliminated D.E.I. programs from the state’s public schools. Today, the University of Utah is trying a new approach.

In 2024, Utah lawmakers eliminated D.E.I. programs from the state’s public schools. Today, the University of Utah is trying a new approach.

This year, the Utah Legislature passed a bill banning fluoride in public water. The change comes on May 7. We’re asking what it all means.

This year, the Utah Legislature passed a bill banning fluoride in public water. The change comes on May 7. We’re asking what it all means.

The Utah Way is built on compromise and collaboration, and for years it has defined the Utah Republican Party's approach to legislating. But can the state GOP sustain its ways in the face of Donald Trump’s hold on the party?

With the new year comes a new legislative session — and a new tone.