Mark Richardson
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Winter snow has been a no-show in Utah and much of the West this season. That lack of snowpack could increase the cost of growing hay, which in turn could raise prices for local dairy farmers. -
Utah lawmakers passed a law last year that restricts the sale of flavored tobacco for e-cigarettes, but thousands of Utah youth are still addicted. -
Rural communities account for about half of Utah's library systems. It's unclear whether funding for any libraries will be in a budget Congress must pass by the end of the month. -
A provision that would've done just that was recently removed from a federal measure. However, it could come up in other federal or state bills — including in Utah. -
A voting rights group was especially concerned about the change's impact on rural Utahns, who have less access to in-person voting. -
Garnishments could include up to 15% of a borrower's wage and also applies to government payments. However, there are still options for borrowers who want to get out of default. -
The rule would have required major reductions in methane emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency has decided to delay it for 18 months, drawing criticism from environmental groups. -
Last week, Gov. Spencer Cox outlined regulations on AI with "Utah values." Meanwhile, tech industry lobbyists have pushed for a ban on states being able to regulate the AI industry at all. -
The Utah Wildlife Action Plan, a blueprint for preserving more than 250 species of animals, plants, and insects, is now available after three years of planning and research. -
A recent study revealed that women who earned bachelor's degrees within the past seven years made an average of 18% less than similarly educated men.
