State Lawmakers Backtrack on a Tax Code Revamp
Utah officials say they plan to scrap a law they passed just last month after it attracted widespread public opposition, in part because of a tax hike on groceries.
One State May Become the First to Ban Law Enforcement Use of Genealogy Databases
A Utah state representative said he believes lawmakers are prepared to continue their “strong record of protecting individual privacy.”
Growing Number of Republican-Led States Say They Will Accept Refugees
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Watchdog group sues San Diego over smart street lights … Washington legislators subject to public record requests .... Washington attorney general sues to stop courthouse ICE arrests.
Utah Tests Ranked-Choice Voting’s Conservative Appeal
If Utah embraces the system, other Republican-leaning states may follow.
Monitoring Deer Health Means a Helicopter Ride for a Utah Herd
About 50 mule deer in Utah were flown recently to a state-owned ranch to allow wildlife biologists to examine and tag them. Officials said the tests give them important insights into the health of the herd as a whole.
With West Coast States Blocking Coal Export Projects, Proponents Keep Pushing
Environmental and public health concerns have doomed some proposals. But the volatile economics of sending coal overseas calls into question how much it can help struggling mines.
Women Still Underrepresented in Elected Office at All Levels of Government, Report Says
Despite record numbers of women serving in Congress, women remain a minority at the local, state and federal levels of government, according to data released this week.
Trump Wants States to Experiment With Medicaid—Up to a Point
Utah may be a bellwether showing how far states can go in customizing Medicaid.
For Some Native Americans, No Home Address Might Mean No Voting
Some Native communities rely on P.O. boxes and hand-drawn maps.
In Arid Corner of the West, Plan For 140-Mile Water Pipeline Stirs Debate
Leaders in the St. George region of Utah see a pending water pipeline as crucial for accommodating booming population growth. Critics say it’s risky and unnecessary.
States Should Look Beyond Economic Incentives When Attracting Businesses
COMMENTARY | The executive director of the Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s Office of Economic Development on what state leaders should be thinking about.
State Rules 'Polygamy Porter' Unsuitable for Sale
North Carolina's alcohol board refused to allow the beer to be sold in the state because its label depicts polygamy, an illegal act.
A State Makes a Big Bet on Telework
Utah expands a pilot program to 2,500 jobs.
An Unexpected State With Strong Job Growth in Its Tech Sector
It’s not California, Washington, or Texas.
Ready or Not, Blockchain-Based Mobile Voting Is Getting Closer
Some voters in Provo and other Utah County cities will be able to cast ballots on a blockchain-powered mobile app in a pilot program for the August election.
One State's Plans to Expand Connected Vehicle Technology
More cars and trucks that can communicate with roadside sensors are expected to roll off assembly lines in the coming years.
How Voter Access Laws and Passion Brought People to the Polls
Ballot initiatives on issues like medical marijuana helped get out the vote last fall, as did measures like allowing same-day registration.
States Move to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy
Massachusetts lawmakers approved a bill to outlaw the therapy, which aims to change their sexual orientation, for young people.
Congress Could Could Move Quickly on Drought Contingency Plan for Colorado River
Seven states submitted their agreements on March 19 with water officials asking for action before the end of April.
Utah Lawmakers Move to Restrict Voter-Approved Medicaid Expansion
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Denver teachers go on strike … Kansas’ low meningitis vaccination rate … and New Jersey’s 94-year-old mayor.
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