Mark Richardson
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This year, Utah passed a law that requires data centers to provide an estimate of their future water use. However, conservationists say that actual water use records are still kept secret. -
There's bipartisan support for trail infrastructure in Utah, but with Biden-era funding expiring this September, the future of what public transportation projects Congress will fund is unclear. -
Housing affordability was a critical issue. Lawmakers allocated $10 million in grants for first-time homebuyers, but limited it to new construction. -
Around 17% of Utahns provide unpaid care for a family member, according to a new AARP study, which can create an emotional, financial, and health toll. -
Utah is one of only seven states that produce utility-scale geothermal electricity — and while its geothermal power output is currently small, experts say its potential is massive. -
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. -
Cancer advocates gathered at the State Capitol last week in support of the tax hike, while tobacco companies have claimed it's unfair to lower-income customers. -
Wildlife crossings help avoid vehicle collisions with wildlife, which injure and kill hundreds of people and animals every year in Utah. Lawmakers are considering a bill to fund more crossings. -
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.
