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Some voters switch party registration, a dancer shares her story, and underlying issues in Utah’s beauty industry

April 1, 2022 JCE

Some Democrats (and unaffiliated voters) are switching their registration to Republican to participate in the GOP primary elections. A Utah dancer comes forward with a story of online harassment by a local choreographer — prompting a flood of #MeToo responses. And activists say underlying issues in the state’s beauty industry perpetuate hair discrimination for Black Utahns. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune…

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Legislature tackles veto of transgender sports bill, outdoor trade show returns, and Native Americans in boarding schools

March 24, 2022 JCE

The Legislature reconvenes to try to override Gov. Spencer Cox’s veto of a bill barring transgender girls from female school sports. The Outdoor Retailer trade show is headed back to Utah despite a boycott threat from some well-known brands. And an in-depth report examines how Utah boarding schools stripped Native American students of their culture. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt…

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Utah sued over redistricting; Lee, Stewart under fire; Reyes may take on Romney

March 17, 2022 JCE

Voter groups sue to try to prevent Utah from instituting new congressional maps. Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman says Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Chris Stewart are complicit in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes is reportedly preparing to run for U.S. Senate. And how a change in water law will help the Great Salt Lake. At 9…

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Water conservation, transgender athletes and more from the 2022 Legislature

March 11, 2022 JCE

As the dust settles on Utah’s 2022 legislative session, reporters delve into some of the major issues lawmakers addressed — from water conservation to media access to a bill that bans transgender kids from competing in school sports. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Brian Maffly and Bethany Rodgers, along with news…

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LDS in Ukraine, Romney on Putin and Legislature’s final hours

March 4, 2022 JCE

Ukrainian Latter-day Saints share stories of resilience in the face of a Russian invasion. Sen. Mitt Romney calls Vladimir Putin a “megalomaniac dictator.” The Legislature enters a frantic pace in its final hours of the year’s general session. And Salt Lake County’s health director says some residents should still mask up even as COVID-19 cases decline. At 9 a.m. on…

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Russia’s invasion, inland port shake-up, water costs and Glen Canyon Dam

February 25, 2022 JCE

Utah leaders react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A legislative proposal to strip Salt Lake City of its representation on the Utah Inland Port board advances with the blessing of city officials. Sweeping legislation would require secondary water metering in Utah to boost conservation — but could carry a hefty price tag. And the West’s “megadrought” means Glen Canyon Dam is perilously…

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Mink farms, teen treatment centers and capital punishment

February 18, 2022 JCE

A push to eliminate the death penalty in Utah fails to advance at this year’s meeting of state lawmakers. A teen treatment center in Utah County could face closure after state regulators say a girl died after not receiving proper medical care. And scientists fear mink farms could be incubating worrisome coronavirus variants. So why do Utah mink farmers say the…

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Nathan Chen’s gold, homeless shelter for the elderly, press access on Capitol Hill

February 11, 2022 JCE

Salt Lake City native Nathan Chen wins Olympic gold in Beijing. Homeless advocates call for a shelter to serve the elderly and infirm. A proposal that would limit reporters’ access to the Senate floor advances at the Legislature. Community health workers in Utah would gain formal certification under a new bill. And there is a…

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Bungled COVID tests, school vouchers and press restraints

February 4, 2022 JCE

At least 174,000 coronavirus tests in Utah may have been inaccurate, but patients weren’t told. A new measure at the Legislature would rekindle an old fight over school vouchers. And a proposed rule change would curb journalists’ access to lawmakers at Utah’s Capitol. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporter Kim Bojórquez, independent investigative reporter Andrew Becker and…

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Guv’s security, online schooling, teacher bounced and Dems snubbed

January 28, 2022 JCE

A Utah congressman snubs Democrats during a visit to the state Capitol. Taxpayers foot the bill for a secret construction project at the private home of Gov. Spencer Cox. After final approval of a bill at the Legislature, schools will have to seek the governor’s OK to shift to online learning because of COVID-19. And a Park City teacher says she was…

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