Student Media | Southern Utah University
Governor Cox addressed Utah students after the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 15. “Right now, it may feel like rage is the only language in our politics, but you have …
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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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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently vetoed Senate Bill 37, which aimed to change how property tax revenue is distributed to schools. Currently, about $842 million in local property taxes go directly to school districts. The …
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Governor Spencer Cox signed SB 73 — which adds new requirements for those seeking ballot initiatives. The main bill provision took effect on March 24, 2025 with a second provision to be implemented in January …
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Union advocates are starting a 30-day attempt to collect enough signatures to place a referendum on Utah ballots concerning the restrictions placed on collective bargaining for public sector employees. Collective bargaining is the process that …
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