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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Wet snow avalanches are starting earlier in the season as global temperatures rise. But it turns out, it’s not wise to generalize when it comes to avalanche risk. -
In other news, a fatal disease that affects hooved animals was found in Carbon County. And, the world's largest acidic geyser started erupting again for the first time in over five years. -
Every year, Utah State University puts on the Campbell Organ Festival in celebration of the support their program. -
Idaho consistently ranks at or near the bottom of states in physicians per capita. A medical education partnership with the University of Utah hopes to change that. -
Many districts already have an established plan, but a new bill would require them in every school. Experts say the plan could save hundreds of lives each year. -
Although other film lovers might categorize this one as a comically grim twist on economic class differences, I feel more comfortable categorizing this as a bore alert! -
Predators like wolves have an advantage over deer and elk in deep snow. Understanding how different predators navigate snow can inform conservation and management. -
Floating solar is a technology already implemented around the world and across the country. It's already been implemented on a small scale in Utah and could be expanding shortly. -
In other news, construction on the controversial Northern Corridor highway has been temporarily halted as conservationist groups sue the federal government to stop it entirely.
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Republican lawmakers are increasingly turning to the Congressional Review Act to overturn public lands management plans — but until now, it hadn't been used to target a national monument. -
Scientists say the plant could help farmers produce renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel while using significantly less water than traditional biofuel crops like corn and soybeans. -
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.
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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With the busy spring break travel season looming, travel and aviation industry leaders urged Congress to end the stalemate over DHS funding before workers at TSA and ports miss a full paycheck. -
President Trump has fired his homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, and said Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, would replace her. -
Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error. -
Lindo is nominated for best supporting actor for his role in Sinners. At the BAFTA awards on Sunday, Lindo was presenting when a man with Tourette syndrome in the audience yelled out a racial slur. -
It's a big week for women in country music — and, it turns out, for women whose songs are favored by women in figure skating. -
Since receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse. -
The case accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump. -
The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration. -
A new mini-album finds the world's biggest girl group in a tight spot: competing with its own legacy. -
So you loved best picture nominee Sinners. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They suggested Near Dark, The Wailing and other vampire horror films.
