Utah State Office of the Governor
Utah's legislative session ends on Friday, but Gov. Spencer Cox has already signed 24 bills, resolutions, and base budgets into law — a number that will grow by the hundreds by the end of the month.
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UPR News & Programs
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In other news, dog sled races have been cancelled in the West because of a lack of snow — but in Utah, one company decided to buck the trend and host their own. -
Tammy Proctor continues the spicy theme by exploring a green leafy herb used widely in french cooking and one that grows well in Utah. -
It's the first commercially viable "blind geothermal" system found in the U.S. in decades — and could provide enough energy to power a small city. -
The National Environmental Policy Act requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of major projects. Now, 80% of those regulations are being rescinded. -
A vibrant and wide-ranging jazz set blending big band punch, lyrical ballads, and Latin flair, featuring Melissa Aldana’s fire, Bob Reynolds’ tenderness, and “Someday My Prince Will Come.” -
Amidst recent funding cuts, the connection has hired a new executive director: Karina Brown. -
Game Night Games, a board game store in Salt Lake City, hosts a weekly game night open to all ages and play levels. -
In other news, Brigham Young University sent acceptance letters to nine people by mistake. And, Hogle Zoo euthanized a newborn gorilla this week after it was injured by other gorillas.
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Salt Lake Tribune reporters Andy Larsen, Brooke Larsen, and Addy Baird join Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including the ongoing debate over Utah public lands, and more. -
Utah farmland is extremely expensive, but one proposed bill could help offset the upfront costs for small farmers -
Our Corner Concert Series has grown up since you last saw us! Welcoming a full band for the first time ever, our humble corner was bursting at the seams with this Utah County-based band’s grooves. -
The Utah House of Representatives advanced a bill that would redefine gambling to include proposition betting — wagers on individual game statistics and outcomes.
Stream a variety of music and talk programs in Spanish from Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
NPR News
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She may be indie rock's queen of precisely rendered emotion, but on Mitski's latest album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me, warped perspectives, questionable motives and possible hauntings abound. -
The Oscar-nominated Kokuho tells a compelling story about friendship, the weight of history and the torturous road to becoming a star in Japan's Kabuki theater. -
On Tuesday opening statements will begin for the federal antitrust trial against Live Nation, one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. -
It's designed to take the place of complicated, multiple drug regimens that many people with HIV need to follow. And it's also beneficial because the HIV virus is always evolving. -
Director Chloé Zhao used meditation, somatic exercises and dance to inspire the cast and crew of this Oscar-nominated story about William Shakespeare's family. -
March is always a big one for books – this year is no different. We call out a handful of upcoming titles for readers to put on their radars — offering a good alternative to doomscrolling. -
NPR's A Martínez asks Delaware Democrat Chris Coons, a member of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, about the war with Iran.
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The grandson of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups creator has launched a campaign against The Hershey Company, which owns the Reese's brand. He wants them to stop skimping on ingredients. -
A new study suggests AI systems could be a lot more efficient. Researchers were able to shrink an AI vision model to 1/1000th of its original size. -
The U.S. and Israel have offered different reasons they launched the latest war in Iran, which in its fourth day has widened as Iran and allied armed groups retaliate across the region.
