Utah gained a new flag after Governor Cox signed S.B. 31 into law, the bill to take effect on March 9, 2024. Cox also signed an executive order specifying the use of the historic flag and petitioning the state legislature to amend the law to allow it to fly higher than the new flag, as some seek to put the flag on a referendum.
Gov. Spencer Cox signed a total of 349 pieces of legislation into law in what was a ‘record’ year for the annual event.
Utah’s Legislative Session concludes its third week with failed passages during “water week,” but action in education reforms.
A new legislative session at the Utah State Legislature could see bills that could have an impact on money for tax-payers, more student and teacher funding, and a plan to save the Great Salt Lake.
Recently the Utah State Legislature passed House Bill 11 which, if signed by Governor Spencer Cox, will put in place a ban READ MORE
The Student Development & Well Being department is seeking a $2.47 increase to its portion of student fees to continue funding for READ MORE
A new bill proposed by two Utah lawmakers would put an end to Utah’s long-standing death penalty, preventing any future criminals from READ MORE
Utah Lake has long been the subject of animated debates between locals, with topics from recreation to conservation to misinformation about the READ MORE
Kate Hickman contributed to this report. During May’s special session of the Utah Legislature, UVU vice president Val Peterson sponsored a bill READ MORE
Utah’s state legislature granted UVU $50 million for a new business building that is estimated to cost $75 million on Thursday, March READ MORE
