A temporary court order lets Ogden Valley City begin Truth-in-Taxation steps while it fights the Utah State Tax Commission over late incorporation. The outcome will decide whether residents see a steep tax spike this year.

A stipulated settlement filed with Utah regulators would trim average residential bills and pause broad hikes while securing a $2 billion investment plan for the state. The deal also ends ongoing legal fights and adds consumer safeguards.

A bipartisan nonprofit led by Gina Raimondo and Eric Holcomb will pilot state programs and private funds to help workers adapt as AI reshapes jobs.

Summit County posted preliminary vote counts from Tuesday's primary; the numbers are unofficial while ballots are processed and a July 7 canvass approaches.

A state audit finds Utah’s K‑3 reading efforts have produced mixed gains despite new goals and millions in funding, raising tough questions about data and results. Lawmakers set an 80% third‑grade target by 2030 as officials regroup on next steps.

A watchdog says 'shocking' conditions at Provo Canyon School demand stronger state oversight as families sue and regulators tighten licensing.

Beijing barred dual‑use shipments to 10 U.S. defense firms in a tit‑for‑tat move after the Pentagon expanded its blacklist of Chinese tech companies.

Salt Lake County’s clerk’s office apologized after accusing Liban Mohamed of assisting voters; Mohamed says the allegation amounted to racial profiling and vows to continue outreach.

Roy's council approved a roughly 55.5% ceiling on a proposed property‑tax increase to fund raises and staffing shortfalls. The figure is a ceiling; the final certified rate will be set after summer hearings.

Utah’s 2025 law legalized small plug‑in "balcony solar" and set off a wave of similar bills nationwide. Standards bodies and makers are racing to certify safe U.S. products.

Idaho’s utilities regulator approved Rocky Mountain Power’s 2026–28 wildfire plan, greenlighting vegetation work, monitoring upgrades and possible safety shutoffs in Idaho. The order also flags areas where the company must provide clearer cost and performance details.

Jay Jorgensen told senators he would not automatically recuse from cases involving the LDS Church, drawing scrutiny as Utah weighs confirmation of two new Supreme Court nominees.

Kevin Franke says his family's state victim advocate will end June 30; lawmakers say funding remains in the budget and DHHS is reviewing next steps. Franke wants the role restored.