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Utah News Dispatch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news source covering government, policy and the issues most impacting the lives of Utahns. utahnewsdispatch.com Salt Lake City, Utah Joined November 2023-
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Gov. Spencer Cox was booed at the Utah Republican Party’s nominating convention as delegates backed bulldog red candidates who proudly align themselves with former President Donald Trump. Will primary voters agree? #utpol buff.ly/4dii16v
How many "indecent" books will be banned statewide after new Utah law takes effect in July? State officials still working on the answer. buff.ly/3Ud6k8z
As cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza — also coined the bird flu — spread across U.S. cattle in at least eight states, Idaho officials say their biggest concern is the virus’ impact on Idaho’s economy. buff.ly/3ULrI6t
Happening today: Both Utah’s Republican and Democratic parties hold their 2024 nominating conventions, the next step for many candidates hoping to make it to the June primary and the November general election. Here's what you need to know #utpol buff.ly/49VHlwh
After the Environmental Protection Agency released stricter standards for existing coal power plants and new gas facilities, a lawsuit may be on the horizon to keep the Utah’s four coal plants running past the 2032 deadline #utpol buff.ly/3Uf7C2Y
In the race to fill Utah Sen. Mitt Romney's open seat, candidates have raised over $13 million — and counting. Here's a breakdown of all the money flowing in Utah's high profile 2024 races, from governor to Congress: #utpol buff.ly/4dhj2vK
A Utah woman recorded in a viral video showing an ID badge and saying she’s a state employee after tugging down a young woman’s skirt that she thought was too short is now facing criminal charges. buff.ly/3JD2NeO
A new lawsuit from environmental groups takes issue with a U.S. Forest Service project in Ashley National Forest that would remove aspen trees in an attempt to improve forest health. buff.ly/3JAn70h
Environmental and clean energy groups celebrated sweeping new EPA rules limiting power plant pollution as long overdue, but some electric industry and pro-coal organizations blasted them as a threat to jobs and electric reliability. buff.ly/4aS1MLZ
Utah’s Republican and Democratic parties will hold their 2024 nominating conventions on Saturday, determining which candidates do or don’t make it to the June primary and the November general election in some races. Here's what you need to know #utpol buff.ly/49VHlwh
Family homelessness is on the rise in Utah. Among the factors that are contributing: rising evictions, an increase of domestic violence rates, and lack of affordable housing options #utpol buff.ly/49TNZTC
Thousands of Utahns showed up to celebrate the arrival of the former Arizona Coyotes, who are poised to become Utah’s future NHL team. buff.ly/4aR1pB8
Spring runoff flowing into the Great Salt Lake has officials cautiously optimistic. But a dry and warm April is slowing some of that momentum, and a recent report from the National Weather Service is pointing to a hot and dry summer. buff.ly/3Uxk53e
Kids waiting for Utah’s new NHL team this Wednesday morning, via @UTNewsDispatch
Muskan Walia, a senior at the University of Utah and an environmental activist, wants lawmakers to take environmental proposals from young Utahns more seriously buff.ly/4deTake
From members of Utah’s congressional delegation to the state’s governor and attorney general, elected leaders in the Beehive State are opposing a new rule from the Bureau of Land Management, vowing to fight it in both Congress and the courts. #utpol buff.ly/3JuRx42
In the past four years, 28 states have banned or restricted local governments’ use of private donations to run cash-strapped election offices, buy voting equipment or hire poll workers for Election Day. Read the report from @stateline_news buff.ly/4ddI9iM
Members of Utah’s congressional delegation want to extend the deadline downwinders can receive compensation from the federal government, which expires in June. But the bill is being criticized for "undermining" a bill already passed by the Senate. #utpol buff.ly/3JBwQDq
A majority of U.S Supreme Court justices seemed inclined to side with an Oregon town’s law that bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors, in a case that could have broad implications for local ordinances related to homelessness across the country. buff.ly/3WaLSI4
An RV park, a ranch and a hardware store are among some small businesses in rural Utah communities are set to switch their energy systems to 100% solar, thanks to a federal grant. buff.ly/4d2L7a1
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This was hours ago so we’re all looking a lot more haggard. But make sure you thank a Utah reporter today @UtahGOP @danielmwoodruff @BealBridger @saige_miller @carlene_coombs @H_Schoenbaum @SchottHappens @emilyreanderson @jefftparrott (sorry if I missed anyone I’m tired) #utpol
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Kids waiting for Utah’s new NHL team this Wednesday morning, via @UTNewsDispatch
Last week, delegates in three Utah counties approved resolutions calling on Utah to withdraw from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC). The @UTNewsDispatch story on this push cites our in-depth report on ERIC. utahnewsdispatch.com/2024/04/16/ele…
Excellent article.
A Salt Lake City anti-gentrification ordinance requires that property owners provide benefit to the community when seeking a zoning change like the one needed for the area surrounding a proposed MLB stadium. But will municipal control be preempted? #utpol buff.ly/49rUBIL
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Utah Rep. Brett Garner falters at @SLCountyDems convention, will lose his House seat. His challenger Verona Mauga won the party's nomination and will face Republican Andrew Nieto during the June primary #utpol #utleg buff.ly/3vziZue
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Really great to hear about the state’s newest newsroom, @UTNewsDispatch, from editor @McKenzieRomero and @KatieMcKellar1 as they come out of the #utlege session haze. Always love to learn more about the different models shaping the future of news. Thanks for joining us!
Shoutout @UTNewsDispatch ever since they opened here in Utah I’ve relied on their work as it is extremely good
“Maybe [the Utah legislature is] too efficient. Maybe they're just passing bills because they can pass bills,” said @KatieMcKellar1 of @UTNewsDispatch. Watch #TheHinckleyReport: pbsutah.org/hinckley @pbsutah | @hinckleyinst #utleg #utpol
When you walk around your neighborhood, you notice small things like this random dinosaur statue garden (?)
@UTNewsDispatch @HinckleyReport @KatieMcKellar1 I did. She did a good job, as expected!
Today is my one year anniversary at the @IdahoCapitalSun / @statesnewsroom! I love my job, and I'm proud of the stories I've written that have given me a better appreciation for my home state. 🥹
Move over, brine shrimp: Scientists discover new animal living in the Great Salt Lake #stgeorge #cedarcity #southenutah @UTNewsDispatch stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2…
Service providers like The Refuge went from about four referrals each month before the lethality assessment rollout to 43 — that’s a 975% increase, resulting in more referrals in a single month than The Refuge Utah used to see in an entire year. utahnewsdispatch.com/2024/03/18/uta…
Came home to a solid issue of @westviewslc with reprinted features by @buildingslc and @KatieMcKellar1. Local media is stronger together #utpol #slc
For future reference: Legislator - single elected person Legislature - the entire body Amazing how many people get this wrong.
Thanks to @CityCastSLC for highlighting my reporting earlier this week on what’s next for Utah’s homeless system. Check out today’s episode, it’s a good one! #utpol @Em_Means13 @AliVallarta ❤️ open.spotify.com/episode/1ymaJX…
From @MattVas with @stateline_news: While a different story plays out nationally, most Republicans in Utah want to keep voting by mail. #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2024/03/13/uta… via @UTNewsDispatch
It seems the Great Salt Lake has three creatures.
.@UUtah researchers have discovered a species of nematode, known also as a roundworm, living in the Great Salt Lake — making it just the third multicellular animal known to inhabit the lake's saline environment. bit.ly/48R3c7A
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