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Utah Governor Spencer Cox took action that he hopes will protect the personal data of his state's residents.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have broadened an employee’s ability to claim a religious vaccine exemption at businesses and take action against employers.

Three years ago we saw a global shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New Mexico took an aggressive approach to public safety with mask mandates, limitations on business capacities and public gatherings. Yet a new report shows the state had one of the highest death rates from COVID. Researchers found states with higher rates of poverty, lower levels of educational attainment, lower levels of interpersonal trust, and worse access to quality health care tended to have worse outcomes.

A special ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana in the Sooner state went up in smoke Tuesday, after a majority of Oklahoman voters said “No” to the proposed initiative.

Arizona families could soon be saving money on their groceries.

Utah voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would establish in the state constitution that every county in Utah must elect a sheriff.

A bill that would change the makeup of the Oklahoma State Board of Education passed the House Common Education Committee on Tuesday.

Voters in Oklahoma will decide on State Question 820, an initiative to legalize marijuana, March 7, 2023. Voters in Ohio could decide on an initiative to legalize marijuana in November 2023.

Super Bowl LVII is right around the corner, which means Arizona will see hefty spending and wide exposure because of the massive sporting event featuring the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Philadelphia Eagles.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the prime opportunity for local leaders to connect with colleagues about shared challenges they face, but also engage with the federal government to discuss improvements.