Utah Poised to Block Porn on Smartphones
The bill, awaiting a signature from Gov. Spencer Cox, would require smartphones and tablets in the state to automatically enable filters for content deemed "harmful to minors."
State Lawmakers Split Over Need for Federal Aid
Despite dire budget projections earlier on in the pandemic, many states are now anticipating surpluses this year.
'A Virtual Scarlet Letter': State Bill Would Restrict Release of Mugshots
The Utah proposal would prohibit distributing the photos unless a person is convicted of a crime, a change proponents say is needed to protect privacy in the digital age.
Mysterious Steel Monolith Discovered In Utah Desert Mysteriously Disappears
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Supreme Court rejects New York restrictions on religious services … Trump administration denies key permit for Pebble Mine … Baltimore County schools still closed after ransomware attack.
One City Council Tried to Dissuade Protesters from Targeting the Governor's Private Home. (It Didn't Work.)
The city council in Orem, Utah, convened an emergency meeting to pass an ordinance restricting protests that target public officials' private homes. Two days later, protesters were back at Gov. Gary Herbert's house.
One Republican Governor Reversed Course on a Mask Mandate. Others Are Still Resisting.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert declared an indefinite statewide mask mandate on Sunday as coronavirus cases continue to spike around the country, but other governors—including those in states hit hardest by the virus—haven't budged.
In One Western State, Warnings of Strain on Hospitals as Virus Surges
“We cannot continue to argue that health care will do just fine regardless of the demand. That is not true,” says one doctor.
Bringing Artificial Intelligence to Everything from Cattle Branding to Cybersecurity
Utah simplifies the process of registering brands using image recognition technology, one of many projects that is part of the state’s AI plan.
Voting By Mail? You May Not Get a Sticker That Says So.
Whether you receive an "I Voted" sticker with your ballot depends entirely on where you live. Some election officials are cautioning against dispensing stickers in person out of fears of spreading the coronavirus.
States Let Law School Grads Work Without Taking the Bar Exam
Earlier this month, Louisiana cancelled the bar exam. This week the state became the fourth to enact "diploma privilege," allowing recent law school graduates to practice law without sitting for the three-day bar exam.
Politicians and Business Interests Pushed Health Officials Aside to Control Reopening. Then Cases Exploded.
Interviews and internal emails show that Utah prioritized the health of businesses over keeping coronavirus case counts down. As case counts rise, the state will now allow indoor gatherings of up to 3,000 people.
One State is Manufacturing Free Masks for Any Resident Who Wants One
Since April, the state of Utah and area manufacturers have supplied more than 1 million masks to state residents for free.
A State Tries to Chart its Economic Rebound From a Pandemic
Utah has drafted a plan meant to serve as a road map for both public health and economic policies during the coronavirus crisis.
Salt Lake City Cracks Down on Large Groups Greeting Missionaries at Airport
The stricter rules came after hundreds of residents ignored social-distancing guidelines to greet missionaries returning from abroad.
Cracking Down on 'Disruptions' of Government Meetings
The Utah state Senate unanimously passed a bill that the sponsor said is meant to "create civility." It would increase penalties for protests or other disruptions of public meetings.
State Lawmakers Face Uphill Battles as They Seek to Tax More Services
Maryland is the latest state to consider such a proposal. What many experts regard as “good tax policy” is often a tough political sell.
A Plan To Prevent Drunk Drivers From Buying Alcohol
Proposed legislation in Utah would create an "Alcohol-Restricted Individual Program," with both voluntary and court-ordered participation.
Utah Representative Proposes Bill to Stop Payday Lenders From Taking Bail Money from Borrowers
Debtors prisons were banned by Congress in 1833, but a ProPublica article that revealed the sweeping powers of high-interest lenders in Utah caught the attention of one legislator. Now, he’s trying to do something about it.
Utah Would Decriminalize Polygamy Under Bill Moving Through Legislature
A state lawmaker said that branding polygamists as felons has driven abuse into the shadows.
Behind on Child Support? In Some States that Means No Fishing or Hunting
A proposal in Utah would prevent certain people from obtaining hunting or fishing permits if they're behind on child support. Similar policies have been adopted by other states.
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