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California Governor Offers Support for Utah's Colorado River Desalination Idea

Letter praises Utah's plan to trade water shares for desalination plant funding as states struggle to reach Colorado River management deal

Government Blocks Release of Security Plan for UVU Shooting

Records director rules plans are not public, citing ongoing investigations and safety concerns

Trump's Deregulation Push Saves Small Businesses $110 Billion

New SBA office helps identify and eliminate hundreds of unnecessary federal regulations affecting millions of businesses.

Trump Delivers Record-Setting State of the Union, Pelosi Dismisses It as 'Lazy'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized the nearly 2-hour address, saying Trump spent too much time on things she deemed unimportant.

Trump Invites Diverse Guests to State of the Union Address

SOTU guest list highlights range of issues and personal stories

Trump Pledges Federal Help to Save Utah's Shrinking Great Salt Lake

President says he is working with Utah Governor Spencer Cox on the environmental crisis.

Trump Pledges Action to Save Great Salt Lake

Utah wins $30 million bid to take over US Magnesium facility and water rights.

Eastern Leaders Academy Explores Government at Utah State Capitol

Two-day experience offered participants a close-up look at the legislative process and opportunities to meet key state leaders.

Trump Faces Backlash Over Attempted Prosecution of Lawmakers

Analyst says Trump's effort to indict Democrats for advising troops was an 'attempted coup'

LDS Church Appoints Clark Gilbert as Apostle, Sparking Backlash

Critics cite Gilbert's past actions as education commissioner, claiming he pushed strict policies and silenced dissent at church-owned universities.

Trump's Pick for Top State Department Post Stumbles on 'Erasure of White Culture'

Jeremy Carl, nominated for Assistant Secretary of State, struggles to defend his controversial views on race and identity during Senate confirmation hearing.

Utah Lawmaker Threatens to Block Homeless Campus Over Great Salt Lake Concerns

House Majority Leader Casey Snider says broken promises on land swaps to protect the lake are behind his surprise bill.

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