Idaho governor signs abortion ban modeled on Texas law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho has become the first state to enact a law modeled after a Texas law banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy by...
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Utah governor vetoes transgender sports ban, faces override
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s governor vetoed a ban on transgender students playing girls’ sports on Tuesday, becoming the second Republican governor to reject such legislation this...
Outdoor Retailer show moving to Utah despite boycott threats
DENVER | SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Outdoor Retailer trade show has announced it is moving from Denver back to Salt Lake City next year despite threats...
Bill banning ballot drop boxes is dead in Idaho Senate
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislation eliminating drop boxes and similar drop-off locations for absentee ballots in Idaho will not get a hearing in the Senate and is dead....
Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
UTAH (AP) — A critical Colorado River reservoir has fallen to a record low level, raising new concerns about a power source for millions of people in the...
Salt Lake won’t host 2024 national GOP convention
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City is no longer in the running to host the 2024 Republican National Convention. Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed during his monthly...
Idaho Senate OKs bill to boost secrecy about execution drugs
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Senate has passed a bill to dramatically increase the secrecy surrounding Idaho’s execution drugs. The bill passed on a 21-14 vote on...
Idaho House OKs higher education budget
BOISE, Idaho (AP) | By KEITH RIDLER — The House has approved the $643 million budget for Idaho's colleges and universities. The House voted 46-22 on Wednesday to...
Idaho House kills resolution on recreation area’s 50th anniversary
BOISE, Idaho (AP) | By KEITH RIDLER — Lawmakers in the House have rejected a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in central...
Study: Fewer crashes after Utah set strictest DUI law in US
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Car crashes and traffic deaths decreased in Utah after the state enacted the strictest drunken driving laws in the nation. A study published...