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Nobody seems to agree about electric mountain bikes: Are they bikes? Are they damaging? Do they belong on trails? Too late. Theyre already out there.

State House and Senate candidates battle to carry their party's flag in November.

Sen. Mike Lee faces a primary challenge that could show how vulnerable he is to Evan McMullin in November. Other Utah races will show whether moderates have any strength.

A new law in empowers Utah to keep an eye on debt issuance by newer development authorities and a transit agency, as well as approve P3s involving state funds.

Your elected officers were very busy over the past 45 days. They passed a record-breaking $25 billion budget and hundreds of bills. Here’s a recap of some of the bigger bills that passed, failed and never got off the ground in the 2022 legislative session:

Modified mufflers are currently illegal under Utah law. Many drivers get away with noisy vehicles because law enforcement agencies lack the resources to violators. Illegal mufflers can increase street noise and noise pollution. Salt Lake City police have received hundreds of complaints about.

Onerous noise pollution caused by illegally modified mufflers is nothing new to many Salt Lake City residents \u2014 especially those who live on or near State Street.

As more people have become eligible for handicap parking permits in recent years, one Utah legislator hopes a new bill will preserve spots for those who use wheelchairs.

As more people have become eligible for handicap parking permits in recent years, one Utah legislator hopes a new bill will preserve spots for those who use wheelchairs.

The proposal would give private sellers the option, but establish no requirement, to perform a background check on a potential buyer.