Student Media | Southern Utah University
Utah legislators are considering a bill that would require public colleges and universities to offer alternate assignments when the coursework may violate a student’s core beliefs due to religious or conscientious objections. House Bill 204 …
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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’s legislature experienced a surge of public engagement due to recent policies. This year, the influence of civic participation has been deemed of the utmost importance. A recent movement of residents being more outspoken about …
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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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On May 7, 2025, a new bill will go into effect, banning the display of certain flags on government property. H.B. 77 has outlined multiple exceptions for approved flags; this list does not include LGBTQ+ …
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The Utah Legislature has released the details breaking down the final budget recommendations for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget exceeds $30.8 billion and contributes to many Utah programs. According to the Utah Legislature’s budget …
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