Naomi Cragun
Reporter | EditorNaomi is an undergraduate journalism student at Utah State University with an emphasis in public relations. Though she was born in Oregon, Naomi spent her childhood moving countries every couple years before moving to Logan in 2018. Her nomadic upbringing exposed her to a wide range of cultures and political systems, fueling her interest in social issues and public affairs as a journalist.
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The Utah House of Representatives advanced a bill that would redefine gambling to include proposition betting — wagers on individual game statistics and outcomes. -
The deadline has passed to sign the petition to repeal Proposition 4, but Utahns can still remove their signatures. As of last week, 2,300 Utahns have requested that their names be removed. -
A network of volunteers collected videos of public encounters with petition circulators seeking to repeal Proposition 4. They say the footage could be used to challenge some signatures. -
Speaking at a press conference, Utah State Bar President Kim Cordova said the newly passed court expansion bill does not direct funding where it is most needed. -
A newly proposed Utah bill would reclassify possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana as a civil infraction for a first offense. -
Utah’s chief justice responded to judicial restructuring proposals and friction with lawmakers at the start of the 2026 General Session. -
This week, state lawmakers met for their annual legislative preview breakfast to discuss key issues for the upcoming legislative session. -
In the 2026 general session, the Legislature will consider a ban on kratom, a substance lawmakers passed regulatory measures for in 2019. -
A new study funded by NASA and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources tracked the movements of deer based on moisture levels found in vegetation. -
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will call a special session on Dec. 9, and the GOP plans to appeal the state's new court-ordered map.
