Anna Johnson
ReporterAnna grew up begging her mom to play music instead of public radio over the car stereo on the way to school. Now, she loves radio and the power of storytelling through sound. While she is happy to report on anything from dance concerts to laughter practice, her main focus at UPR is political reporting. She is studying Journalism and Political Science at Utah State University and wants to work in political communication after she graduates. In her free time, she spends time with her rescue dog Quigley and enjoys rock climbing.
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Researchers have been measuring the snow water equivalent at the Tony Grove Ranger Station Snow Course for 100 years. That data helps them predict Utah's water supply. -
This year had a new process for the Republican caucus, not only because of preference poll voting but because voters had to register twice in order to participate. -
Anna Johnson visited the Republican Super Tuesday caucus in Logan in Cache Valley, where 450 Utahns got to cast their vote in a preferential poll for the Republican nominee by the end of the night. -
The Utah Legislature passed several bills during the 2024 Legislative Session to make major changes to energy policy, including one on the final day of the session to offer incentives to keep coal plants open. -
Cache County Clerk David Benson held a public press meeting on Friday to address questions and concerns about controversies surrounding the clerk’s office in recent months. -
Gov. Spencer Cox signed a concurrent resolution to create Butch Cassidy State Monument. -
A group of performance artists has been visiting the Utah State Capitol to bring shorebirds from Great Salt Lake to the place of decision-making. -
What happens now that diversity, equity and inclusion programs are banned in state-funded institutions? One assistant professor at the University of Utah says this is an opportunity to rethink how we talk about diversity. -
A bill to prevent power-generating facilities from being torn down before their replacements are in place also awaits the governor's signature. Plus, where you can see migrating swans in March. -
In other news, Utah's snowpack sets an "optimistic tone" for water conditions. And, raising the causeway berm at Great Salt Lake improves salinity levels.
