Utah gained a new flag after Governor Cox signed S.B. 31 into law, the bill to take effect on March 9, 2024. Cox also signed an executive order specifying the use of the historic flag and petitioning the state legislature to amend the law to allow it to fly higher than the new flag, as some seek to put the flag on a referendum.
Gov. Spencer Cox signed a total of 349 pieces of legislation into law in what was a ‘record’ year for the annual event.
Utah’s Legislative Session concludes its third week with failed passages during “water week,” but action in education reforms.
A new legislative session at the Utah State Legislature could see bills that could have an impact on money for tax-payers, more student and teacher funding, and a plan to save the Great Salt Lake.
Recently the Utah State Legislature passed House Bill 11 which, if signed by Governor Spencer Cox, will put in place a ban on transgender student-athletes from participating in women’s public school sports. H.B. 11, which passed in the Utah State House on March 4, is a part of a trend of bills that have passed […]
The Student Development & Well Being department is seeking a $2.47 increase to its portion of student fees to continue funding for running programs and to account for a future Cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA). The hearing was conducted on Jan. 20 in the student council chamber. Marissa King, director of student leadership and involvement, presented on behalf […]
A new bill proposed by two Utah lawmakers would put an end to Utah’s long-standing death penalty, preventing any future criminals from being sentenced to death. Sen. Dan McCay (R-SD11) and Rep. Lowry Snow (R-HD74) have drafted a bill to be proposed in the 2022 General Session of the Utah State Legislature that aims to […]
Utah Lake has long been the subject of animated debates between locals, with topics from recreation to conservation to misinformation about the ecosystem. Now these conversations are making their way to the front page, as a new proposal forces the hand of the state legislature. In 2018, House Bill 272, also known as the “Utah […]
Kate Hickman contributed to this report. During May’s special session of the Utah Legislature, UVU vice president Val Peterson sponsored a bill that restricts state universities from requiring masks and COVID-19 vaccinations as a prerequisite for attending in-person classes. After passing in the House and Senate, HB 1007 was signed by Gov. Spencer Cox and […]
Utah’s state legislature granted UVU $50 million for a new business building that is estimated to cost $75 million on Thursday, March 14. The building is estimated to double the existing space UVU currently has for its business students. The new building will be built south of the existing Woodbury Business Building and is projected […]