Utah Legislature

Governor Spencer Cox is calling the Utah State Legislature into special session to extend the state of emergency for flooding.

Gov. Spencer Cox, who signed the bills on Thursday, said the state is prepared for a legal fight over the tech company regulations.

Utah’s food tax will not be cut unless voters agree to a constitutional amendment that will change how lawmakers spend income tax revenues.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, law enforcement, state lawmakers and advocates discussed implementation of new laws during a roundtable on Friday.

At his monthly press conference Thursday morning, the governor said he doesn’t plan to veto more bills from Utah’s recent legislative session. He said he's a yes on a controversial bill Summit County officials have called on him to veto.

Gov. Spencer Cox now has three weeks to decide if he’ll approve or veto the new state flag bill.

Utah students hoping to wear religious or cultural attire during graduation ceremonies may be in luck, as a bill intended to promote inclusivity is making its way through the Legislature.

The Legislature has passed a bill from Rep. Kera Birkeland, R-Morgan, that, while providing some services for sexual assault victims and requiring additional training for law enforcement, limits victims’ access to abortion.

Summit County officials worry a new bill in Utah’s legislature will not only take away their control over Kimball Junction development, but it could jeopardize High Valley Transit funding, too.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wasn’t short on opinions for his monthly news conference.