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It started as what critics call a “Don’t Say Gay” bill last year, but has since evolved into broader legislation to control what teachers can and can’t say — or display — in their classrooms. With HB303, Rep. Jeff Stenquist, R-Draper, wants to ban teachers from “endorsing, promoting or disparaging” certain beliefs or viewpoints, including […]

There are more than 80 bills being considered. Here’s what some of them do

There are more than 80 bills being considered. Here’s what some of them do

A bill introduced on Utah's Capitol Hill would limit discussion on sexual orientation and gender identity in school classrooms, among other topics.

A lawmaker is proposing legislation to give Bonneville Shoreline Trail, one of Utahs most popular multi-use trails, eminent domain rights.

When the state’s new Utah Innovation Fund was established through legislation earlier this year, the aim was to dream big. “The way that we measure success … is really in solving these big, impactful problems,” said Gabi Tellez, managing director of the UIF, a state-backed venture capital fund that invests in startup companies connected to […]

The fund will work with universities in the state to identify research that may have commercial applications.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday highlighted the newly created state Innovation Fund, a venture capital fund aimed at helping local startups with long-term potential that traditional investors may overlook.

The fund will work with universities in the state to identify research that may have commercial applications.

Carolyn Phippen, political activist and director of Freedom Front, announced Wednesday she was joining the U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney. Phip