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Mail-in ballots must now arrive by Election Day, and new identification and citizenship verification requirements will affect how some Utahns vote.
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The Salt Lake Tribune
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Oil, gas, and coal are rebounding under the Trump administration, which has deregulated the fossil fuel industry while creating barriers for renewables. -
New research finds the Upper Colorado River Basin lost an estimated 4.6 trillion gallons of groundwater during a severe drought, raising concerns about Western water supplies. -
The unanimous decision came despite opposition from the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. In other news, Utah Valley University hired its first-ever chief safety officer a year after Charlie Kirk's death. -
An investigation found state and federal officials took a "wait and see what happens" approach to the months-long outbreak. Flu experts are concerned it could give bird flu a foothold in people. -
The programs are intended to connect new parents with individual support and mental health resources. Utah's program, which served over 1,000 households last year, got $6 million. -
The new federal regulations require farmers to document a year of energy savings before applying for funding. Critics worry it will make the program less accessible to especially smaller operations. -
The agency sued Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Utah's top election official, in February for not turning over voter rolls. Henderson argued doing so would be illegal, and a judge sided with her. -
Flooding has been hitting the Four Corners region hard since last week. Evacuation orders remain in place for 150 residents in Montezuma Creek and Aneth, but some residents in Bluff can return home. -
Voters' ballot packets included a notice that first-time voters had to provide a copy of their ID or their ballot might not be counted. However, this is only true for some voters. -
Denice Turner's new book is "A Beginner's Guide to Faults," a memoir about her love life after divorcing her husband of 25 years. -
Utah hasn't seen a production of "Carrie: The Musical" since 2015. This year, two theatre companies put on the show. -
Constitution Party candidate Sonya Ray answered Utah Public Radio's questionnaire on why she's running for State House District 68 and what issues matter the most for her.
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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
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Under President Trump, the Justice Department has taken numerous steps to wade into elections. This includes new and unprecedented lawsuits filed in California and Alaska.
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This year, Democrats are hoping Latino voters swing back to them. Particularly in Arizona, where the party is trying to flip to some competitive congressional races.
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With data about early voting, campaign ad spending and polls coming in during the final days of voting, it's important to make sense of what matters in understanding this election.
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Jordan Neely was frightening fellow passengers. A former Marine named Daniel Penny put Neely into a chokehold, killing him. Journalist Anand Giridharadas investigates the incident in Man in the Mirror. -
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation. -
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the phrase "Sí, se puede!" that became a widespread rallying cry. -
A new study from AARP shows caregivers' out-of-pocket costs rose about 60% in the last five years. -
President Trump crisscrosses the country with scattershot closing messages ahead of the midterm elections.
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The toll is rising after a high-speed train between slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped south of Madrid, derailing two cars. It was Spain's second major train accident this year. -
Congressional Democrats are working with good governance groups to create an action plan for any potential claims of election fraud.
