Utah
A Campaign to Counter Christian Nationalism in State Politics
At a time when many Republicans appear increasingly willing to blur the lines between church and state, the Freedom From Religion Foundation wants to convince politicians that secular voters constitute a large and growing bloc.
'Woke Bond Rating’? The Muni Finance Fight Over ESG Scores
Utah officials recently lashed out at a rating agency's use of environmental, social, governance rankings. Investors have an appetite for the metrics, but critics say they're too subjective.
The States and Counties Taking Russian Vodka Off Liquor Store Shelves
Removing Russian-made products from government-run stores “is just the right thing to do,” one official said.
The Strict Drunk Driving Law That Could Become a Model for Other States
A study found that Utah’s lower 0.05% blood alcohol level reduced traffic deaths but beverage industry critics say the law showed negligible results.
States With the Most and Least Student Loan Debt
Utah tops the list for states with the least student loan debt while West Virginia comes in last place, according to recent report.
In One State, Fish Populations Take Flight
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources drops thousands of fish from airplanes into lakes to maintain populations in high-altitude, hard-to-reach areas. Almost all of them survive.
How One State Used Technology and Data to Improve Traffic and Reduce Emissions
COMMENTARY | Hawaii’s DOT added artificial intelligence technology across major roads and intersections to reduce per day traffic by seven minutes per person and 140 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Are Plastic Driver's Licenses Headed For the Dumpster?
Utah is one of nearly two dozen states exploring digital driver’s licenses, stored on smartphones, that state officials say come with enhanced privacy and control.
Utah Poised to Block Porn on Smartphones
The bill, awaiting a signature from Gov. Spencer Cox, would require smartphones and tablets in the state to automatically enable filters for content deemed "harmful to minors."
State Lawmakers Split Over Need for Federal Aid
Despite dire budget projections earlier on in the pandemic, many states are now anticipating surpluses this year.
'A Virtual Scarlet Letter': State Bill Would Restrict Release of Mugshots
The Utah proposal would prohibit distributing the photos unless a person is convicted of a crime, a change proponents say is needed to protect privacy in the digital age.
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