Utah News Dispatch

In a special session largely focused on redistricting, Republican-controlled Legislature accused the judiciary of violating separation of powers while rally-goers urged them to stop fighting and listen.

The proposal stems from a 2024 law that allowed large utilities to establish a surcharge to self-insure amid "astronomical" premiums.

The Utah Legislature is also gearing up to sponsor more bills to control deep fakes, AI companions and technology in classrooms.

While the federal government steps away from climate agreements, Salt Lake City is reiterating its commitment to become more sustainable ahead of the 2034 Olympic Games with a 2040 deadline to achieve goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

With tension ongoing between Utah’s Legislature and judiciary, the Utah Senate confirmed Judge John Nielsen as the state’s newest Supreme Court justice in a party-line vote.

Two new legislative audits paint a picture of inadequate and flawed mental health care in Utah’s state prison in Salt Lake City.

With Utah’s only third-party legislator looking to resign before the 2026 legislative session, the Forward Party of Utah has released its first-of-a-kind plan for a midterm approval vote open to all registered voters in the state’s Senate District 11, regardless of their affiliation.

‘Threats of violence against judges or court personnel are unacceptable, dangerous, and may violate state or federal law,’ judiciary says.

Barring a successful appeal, Utah’s 2026 congressional map is set — but Republicans are vowing to fight, threatening Judge Gibson and pressuring lieutenant governor to defy order.

Environmental advocates worry about what this will mean for public safety