Student Media | Southern Utah University
The federal government recently purchased a warehouse in Salt Lake City which has led to protests from citizens who are concerned it will become a detention center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The federal government …
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Gov. Spencer Cox said on Tuesday that he wants to block prediction markets from the state, even if it means going to court, calling the apps “gambling, pure and simple.” Cox also rejected the federal …
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Hundreds of Utahns gathered at the State Capitol for the fifth annual “Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake” protest on Feb. 1. The protest was held in response to the state’s efforts to meet …
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At the beginning of 2025, Gov. Cox announced a plan to build 35,000 starter homes by 2028. He proposed a $185 million investment towards affordable housing to be a part of the budget for the …
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Earlier this year, Utah enacted HB 267, a law that prohibited bargaining for public sector employees. This includes teachers, police officers and firefighters. This bill was signed in February 2025 by Gov. Spencer Cox. The …
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On the final day of the Utah legislative session, Governor Spencer Cox vetoed four bills. The bills included administrative issues and Cox listed concerns for raising Utah taxes. Here’s what Gov. Cox vetoed: S.B. 197, …
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