• Gehrke: The showdown between the governor and Legislature over the attorney general’s opinion on special election legality
  Gov. Gary Herbert and the Legislature are waging a high-power, high-stakes battle after Herbert blocked the attorney general’s office from issuing a legal opinion to lawmakers on whether the governor overstepped his authority when he set the rules for the special election to replace Republican Rep. ... Gov. Gary Herbert and the Legislature are waging a high-power, high-stakes battle after Herbert blocked the attorney general’s office from issuing a l...
  Updated Jun 19 2017 05:00 pm   |     |   Share
• After wild race, Democrats elect Daisy Thomas as new state chairwoman
  Utah Democrats elected Daisy Thomas as their chairwoman on Saturday, after she pledged to help heal what she called a divided party. “The Utah Democratic Party is a house divided against itself,” she told delegates — in part because of divisions between progressive supporters of Bernie Sanders (incl... Utah Democrats elected Daisy Thomas as their chairwoman on Saturday, after she pledged to help heal what she called a divided party. “The Utah Democra...
  Updated Jun 19 2017 07:44 pm   |     |   Share
• Former state rep wins GOP nod for 3rd District special election to replace Chaffetz
  After five rounds of voting, former state Rep. Chris Herrod narrowly nabbed the Republican nomination for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District on Saturday, defying doubts and cementing his comeback to politics. “I want to go and remind Congress that we need to get to work,” he told the crowd of nearly ... After five rounds of voting, former state Rep. Chris Herrod narrowly nabbed the Republican nomination for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District on Saturda...
  Updated Jun 19 2017 07:44 pm   |     |   Share
• West Jordan couple petition city to preserve their 115-year-old home as an art gallery
  West Jordan • A funny thing happened on her way to the post office — Joan Crowther decided to petition the City Council to purchase her 115-year-old home and turn it into an art gallery. Built in 1902, the house sits on nearly an acre and has historical significance she said she wants to see preserv... West Jordan • A funny thing happened on her way to the post office — Joan Crowther decided to petition the City Council to purchase her 115-year-old h...
  Updated Jun 19 2017 11:43 am   |     |   Share

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• Utah sheriffs defend jail practices after rash of inmate deaths, more than half suicides
  Suicide is a complex statewide problem that spreads into Utah’s county jails, leading to a public misperception that jailers aren’t preventing avoidable deaths, a county sheriff’s group said this week in response to attention on hundreds of in-custody deaths. A group representing the state’s sheriff... Suicide is a complex statewide problem that spreads into Utah’s county jails, leading to a public misperception that jailers aren’t preventing avoidab...
  Updated Jun 19 2017 12:47 pm   |     |   Share
• Democrats congressional nominee Kathie Allen predicts victory amid Trump frustrations
  Ogden • Medical doctor Kathie Allen — a fundraising powerhouse with nearly $700,000 in the bank — won the Utah Democratic nomination Saturday for the special congressional race to replace outgoing Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz. Allen said, “Our message has resonated far and wide” as she has raised ... Ogden • Medical doctor Kathie Allen — a fundraising powerhouse with nearly $700,000 in the bank — won the Utah Democratic nomination Saturday for the ...
  Updated Jun 19 2017 07:44 pm   |     |   Share
• Utahns commemorate the end of slavery, confront the present and look ahead
  To understand the current state of black Utah, attendees at the fourth annual State of Black Utah town hall at Weber State University on Friday night looked to the past as a way to highlight opportunities to accomplish their future objectives. The town hall discussion kicked off this year’s Juneteen... To understand the current state of black Utah, attendees at the fourth annual State of Black Utah town hall at Weber State University on Friday night ...
  Updated Jun 19 2017 11:37 am   |     |   Share
• Lawyers fight for the return of a Utah Muslim leader stranded in Kenya
  Lawyers filed an emergency petition Friday, asking to bring home to Utah a Muslim leader — and an American citizen — stranded in Kenya this week after he was barred from boarding a return flight. The Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Refugee Justice League of Utah argue in a joint compla... Lawyers filed an emergency petition Friday, asking to bring home to Utah a Muslim leader — and an American citizen — stranded in Kenya this week after...
  Updated Jun 18 2017 07:02 am   |     |   Share

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• The Utah GOP is so broke that Rep. Jason Chaffetz is footing the bill for Saturday’s convention
  While Republicans control nearly all major elective offices in Utah, new party Chairman Rob Anderson outlined Friday for the GOP’s biggest donors just how financially broke it is because of infighting that chased away contributors. It is $500,000 in debt, higher than earlier estimates of around $400... While Republicans control nearly all major elective offices in Utah, new party Chairman Rob Anderson outlined Friday for the GOP’s biggest donors just...
  Updated Jun 17 2017 09:07 am   |     |   Share
• Utah attorney general reportedly out of the running for top Federal Trade Commission post
  Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, who was said to be in talks to lead the Federal Trade Commission, is apparently no longer considered a candidate for the post in the Trump administration. Two sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News this week that Reyes, a Republican, is out of the ru... Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, who was said to be in talks to lead the Federal Trade Commission, is apparently no longer considered a candidate for...
  Updated Jun 16 2017 10:41 pm   |     |   Share
• POLITICS
  News roundup: Lawmakers champion unity at congressional baseball game
  Lawmakers champion unity at congressional baseball game. Police arrest former FLDS leader in South Dakota. Utah receives “F” grade for electing women to office. Happy Friday. In their annual baseball game yesterday — one day after five people were shot during a practice, including Rep. Steve Scali...

  Lawmakers champion unity at congressional baseball game. Police arrest former FLDS leader in South Dakota. Utah receives “F” grade for electing women ...

  Updated Jun 16 2017 06:35 pm   |     |   Share
• Democrats who seek Chaffetz’s seat agree on disliking Trump and vary on health care
  Though the field is much more congested on the Republican side, three Democrats also are elbowing their way into the race for GOP Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s soon-to-be-vacated congressional seat. In the heavily red 3rd Congressional District, the opposing-party candidates face a tough challenge. And it’s... Though the field is much more congested on the Republican side, three Democrats also are elbowing their way into the race for GOP Rep. Jason Chaffetz’...
  Updated Jun 16 2017 12:03 am   |     |   Share

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• Here’s what Republican candidates for Jason Chaffetz’s seat want to do in office
  In the fierce contest to replace outgoing Rep. Jason Chaffetz, 12 Republicans are jockeying to stand out in the crowded field. Though it is almost assured that a Republican will ultimately fill the coveted seat — in the nine congressional elections since 2000, Utah’s 3rd District has rarely dipped b... In the fierce contest to replace outgoing Rep. Jason Chaffetz, 12 Republicans are jockeying to stand out in the crowded field. Though it is almost ass...
  Updated Jun 15 2017 11:17 pm   |     |   Share
• Well-funded Democratic candidate in special election draws criticism from her in-party rivals
  Kathie Allen, who is running for outgoing Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s seat, is nearing $700,000 in donations — an unprecedented feat for a Democrat in one of Utah’s reddest districts. Meanwhile, her two in-party rivals lag leagues behind with just a fraction of the financial support, and it’s created a te... Kathie Allen, who is running for outgoing Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s seat, is nearing $700,000 in donations — an unprecedented feat for a Democrat in one o...
  Updated Jun 16 2017 03:45 pm   |     |   Share
• South Salt Lake employee resigns from the mayor’s political fund after questions emerge about possible conflict, misuse of public money
  A longtime South Salt Lake contract employee has stepped down as director of Mayor Cherie Wood’s political action committee after two City Council members raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest and questioned whether public funds were being diverted for campaign purposes. Kari Cutler ... A longtime South Salt Lake contract employee has stepped down as director of Mayor Cherie Wood’s political action committee after two City Council mem...
  Updated Jun 16 2017 06:34 pm   |     |   Share
• Rolly: Sorry, West Jordan, West Valley gets the liquor store and its spoils
  Because of studies showing Utah needs at least 12 more liquor stores than its current 45, lawmakers have committed to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to try and add one additional store a year. They forgot to mention that they meant dog years. The store that opened this week in West Va... Because of studies showing Utah needs at least 12 more liquor stores than its current 45, lawmakers have committed to the Department of Alcoholic Beve...
  Updated Jun 15 2017 11:27 pm   |     |   Share

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• Why Utah received an ‘F’ grade for its number of elected women
  A national group that seeks gender parity in politics gives Utah an “F” grade for how many women it elects. Representation2020 ranks Utah 46th among the 50 states for women’s representation. It is one of 33 states that received a grade of “D” or “F” in the group’s latest rankings, released last week... A national group that seeks gender parity in politics gives Utah an “F” grade for how many women it elects. Representation2020 ranks Utah 46th among t...
  Updated Jun 18 2017 11:42 pm   |     |   Share
• Provo Mayor John Curtis says running as a Democrat 20 years ago tarred him with many conservatives
  Provo Mayor John Curtis fears conservatives may still be clinging to a long-standing grudge against him — which is why he chose to bypass the traditional convention system and collect signatures to qualify for the Republican primary ballot in the crowded race for outgoing Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s seat.... Provo Mayor John Curtis fears conservatives may still be clinging to a long-standing grudge against him — which is why he chose to bypass the traditio...
  Updated Jun 19 2017 11:37 am   |     |   Share
• POLITICS
  News roundup: How Congress failed to plan for doomsday
  How Congress failed to plan for doomsday. Chaffetz, others call for heightened security for members. Lee one of two votes against Russia sanctions. Happy Thursday. The shooting of a congressional leader brought Capitol Hill to a grinding halt yesterday. It also brought up a little-known fact: Cong...

  How Congress failed to plan for doomsday. Chaffetz, others call for heightened security for members. Lee one of two votes against Russia sanctions. ...

  Updated Jun 15 2017 07:16 pm   |     |   Share
• Request for transportation and transit reform ideas bring flood of proposals — including state takeover of UTA
  A new state task force was deluged Wednesday with suggestions for what its co-chairman says may be “big major changes” coming for how transportation in Utah is governed and financed. For example, Sen. Jake Anderegg, R-Lehi, offered several options to change oversight, including perhaps creating one... A new state task force was deluged Wednesday with suggestions for what its co-chairman says may be “big major changes” coming for how transportation i...
  Updated Jun 19 2017 11:44 am   |     |   Share

Salt Lake City Police agree to 1 percent pay raise in deal with City Hall
Salt Lake City property tax revenues are $1M short as budget deadline looms
SLC police want a 4.5% pay raise, mayor says only 1%. Impasse declared.
Last chance for public comment on Salt Lake City budget that includes hike in library tax, sewer, water rates
Trump budget slashes money for federal lands, needy and health care
Utah Legislature continues wrestling with tax reform, possible food tax hike
Kane County officials under investigation for involvement in district for luxury resort
Chaffetz wants to know: What will happen with money Trump's businesses earn from foreign governments?
Board adopts policy reforms in wake of blistering Unified Fire Authority audit
Here's how President Trump's proposed budget hikes and spending cuts might affect Utah

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Utah sheriffs defend jail practices after rash of inmate deaths, more than half suicides
Congressman’s shooting prompts calls for more security, joined by Utah politicians targeted by threats
Moab hires away Salt Lake County sheriff, who recommends tax hike on his way out
Mike Lee says no evidence of Trump obstruction, wrongdoing, time to move on
Poll: Utahns are split on why Trump fired the FBI director
Hatch applauds Trump’s choice to head the FBI
As county seeks two-thirds of state treatment funding, Sheriff Winder again lashes Salt Lake City
An answered prayer for some addicts, Operation Diversion’s future uncertain as waitlist swells
County launches program aimed at tracking, reducing repeat criminal offending
Payments to Diehl during bankruptcy raise new questions about ties to Utah power brokers

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Why Utah received an ‘F’ grade for its number of elected women
Anti-DUI law ad in Nevada warns, ‘Go to Utah on vacation, leave on probation’
Ogden-Clearfield ranks No. 9 nationally for mixed-heritage marriages
Utah’s new liquor laws — some of them, anyway — go into effect Tuesday
‘We don’t like the conversation’: Utah voters of color launch initiative to revamp the political system
‘Utah: Come for vacation, leave on probation,’ says anti-DUI law campaign
Second stay sought in ‘no promo homo’ lawsuit pending school rule changes
Despite firearm-friendly climate, more than half of Utahns don’t own a gun
Pressure pours in on possible veto of drunken driving bill
Protesters call for Hatch and Lee to push back against Trump

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Democrats congressional nominee Kathie Allen predicts victory amid Trump frustrations
Well-funded Democratic candidate in special election draws criticism from her in-party rivals
Provo Mayor John Curtis says running as a Democrat 20 years ago tarred him with many conservatives
Three-way GOP congressional primary looks like sure thing after certification of Curtis, Ainge
Provo mayor turns in 15,000-plus signatures to qualify for GOP primary for Chaffetz's seat
Rob Miller’s accusers say his alleged actions revealed ‘culture of pervasive sexual harassment’ in Utah Democratic Party
20 candidates with a wide range of backgrounds vie for four seats on Salt Lake’s City Council
Who’s running for election in Salt Lake County cities?
Only minority elected official in West Valley City’s history files for mayor
Little-known congressional candidate gets boost from Ann Romney

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U. looks to create endowed chair honoring the late Bob Bennett
Gov. Herbert signs more education, public lands, election bills
House backs $5k bonuses to draw top teachers to low-income schools
House urges later start times for high schools
House delivers double punch to ballot drive seeking to increase tax for education
Lawmakers support bill aimed at curbing bullying of teachers
House panel punts on plan to reward teachers working in low-income schools
Senators say Utah schools will be ‘kept whole’ without a tax increase
Seat belts could be required in new Utah school buses
Herbert launches drive to help more Utahns qualify for high-pay jobs

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Done deal — Park City says $1.5 million pledge from Salt Lake County will preserve Bonanza Flat
Salt Lake County to reconsider kicking in to preserve Bonanza Flats
Lee, Hatch say leaving the global climate pact will boost American jobs and decrease energy costs
Trump declares June Outdoor Recreation Month for community and state parks. But what about national parks?
Western group sues Interior for documents on monument designations
Utah mountain bikers may soon have new places to ride at canyon resorts
Tribal leaders: We’ll take Trump to court if he rescinds Bears Ears
National monuments harm the economy, Utah public lands official tells Congress
Trump orders review of national monuments, says Bears Ears ‘should never have happened’
Zinke will recommend Bears Ears fate within 45 days

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Utah senators meet with Trump to discuss still-secret health-care reform, Obamacare repeal
Hatch on health care overhaul: ‘The public wants every dime they can be given’
With House version DOA in the Senate, it's now up to Hatch and Lee to write new health care bill
Utahns protest GOP’s vote to repeal, replace Obamacare
Gov. Herbert says health care reform is ‘absolutely a necessity’
Sen. Mike Lee alone in Utah delegation cheering pulling of GOP health care bill
Utah’s all-Republican delegation hard to pin down on health-care vote
Despite repeated Trump overtures, Sen. Mike Lee remains a no on health care bill
Utah lawmakers send marijuana-research bill to guv to sign
House OKs plan to limit ‘surprise billing’ for medical emergencies

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Lawyers fight for the return of a Utah Muslim leader stranded in Kenya
Salt Lake City joins brief challenging Trump’s threat to ‘sanctuary cities’
Salt Lake City joins cities asking high court to uphold rights for detained immigrants
Utahns oppose Trump’s plan to curtail refugee immigration
Utah business leaders worried about Trump actions on immigration, trade
Utah’s Lee backs Trump’s authority for immigration ban
Salt Lake County Council condemns Trump's refugee moratorium
Utah’s Mia Love fears Trump’s immigration order will close door on innocent people
Utah Gov. Herbert not on board with Trump’s refugee, immigrant actions
SLC shirks Trump, refuses to enforce his immigration edict

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South Salt Lake employee resigns from the mayor’s political fund after questions emerge about possible conflict, misuse of public money
Embattled Salt Lake County Recorder Gary Ott may agree to early retirement, aide says
Long-delayed apartment-retail development near Gardner Village soon to break ground
Salt Lake City wants input on 2100 South lane reduction, possible bike lane addition
Recorder Gary Ott should resign, S.L. County mayor says
Salt Lake City libraries do away with late fees
With Shurtleff in her corner, Draper councilwoman fights back against colleagues
Is the Salt Lake City attorney protecting the City Council from itself?
Salt Lake City invites public review of cemetery master plan
Split vote keeps records of homeless shelter site discussions secret

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Salt Lake’s HomeInn Hotel provides an escape from the street, a chance for ex-cons
Salt Lake County Council continues push for answers on homeless population decision
Decision made on site of homeless men’s shelter — but who decided, and when?
Safer, cleaner, less chaotic — changes coming to the Rio Grande neighborhood
Giving free haircuts and a little human dignity to homeless people
Stakeholders jostle for position on nonprofit that will run Utah’s homeless initiative
South Salt Lake leaders shop for ideas to improve homeless shelter coming to their city
Salt Lake County prepares to step away from center of homeless reform effort
Homeless center sites selected, crucial decisions left to move plan forward
SLC Council decries fence between homeless shelter and downtown mall

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Utah’s Sen. Mike Lee votes against Russia sanctions, says they’re costly, ineffective and push progressive policies
Chaffetz says fired FBI chief’s testimony a win for White House, shows nothing ‘illegal or nefarious’ by President Trump
Chaffetz doubles down on request for Comey documents after FBI balks
Chaffetz delays Comey hearing, says ex-FBI director to talk to special counsel first
Chaffetz: Trump’s sharing of intel with Russia should be probed — by House Intel panel
Chaffetz calls for Justice Department review of Comey firing
Chaffetz says Michael Flynn may face ‘repercussions for a violation of law’ after accepting Russian money
Chaffetz trip to the DMZ dividing North and South Korea: ‘It was surreal’
Mike Lee wants Trump to seek congressional approval for humanitarian military action
Utah’s Stewart disagrees with Nunes stepping down from Russia probe, calls ethics complaint ‘absurd’

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Utah close to achieving rail safety certification needed to avoid loss of nearly $150M in federal funding
UTA will consider a ‘taxpayers bill of rights’ to clean up its image
Many Utahns lie about medical conditions that should keep them from driving
Request for transportation and transit reform ideas bring flood of proposals — including state takeover of UTA
By 9 p.m., not only are most kids in bed — so are most UTA buses and trains
Utah highways director meets with Trump, says president wants to speed up projects, knows ‘time is money’
St. George to Zion transit among pitches for recreation ‘hotspots’ that could use a piece of $100M
UTA launches voucher program to expand transportation access for seniors in Weber, Davis counties
County mayors ask for greater say in road funding, say state leaders play favorites
Records reflect UTA-Salt Lake City stalemate over $68.5M airport TRAX extension funding