2025 Legislative Session

In 2003, when Salt Lake City started adding fluoride to its water, Dr. Brent Larson had been practicing dentistry for 20 years. We asked him about the long-term effects of Utah's fluoride ban.

In other news, Weber State University is freezing tuition and fees for its associate degree students. And, Provo is considering how much to charge its highest water users to encourage reduced use.

The decision comes just days after Utah State University announced its own program cuts. In other news, the Salt Lake City Marathon is happening this weekend, bringing hundreds of road closures.

Despite opposition to House Bill 267, which bars collective bargaining for public sector workers, Cox says the Legislature has no plans to revisit the bill.

In other news, part of the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closing temporarily while Salt Lake City officials address environmental and safety concerns in the area.

In other news, LED lights are being installed at intersections across the state to improve safety.

CAPSA is a nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It's at risk of trimming or eliminating vital services due to federal and state funding limitations.

In other news, Gov. Spencer Cox has about 70 bills left to sign or veto by a deadline on Thursday. He's vetoed two bills so far this session and hinted there could be more.

After years of unknowingly breaking the law, Utah bartenders can now legally taste test their own drinks — one straw at a time.

In other news, Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a bill that would rework how property taxes are used for education, arguing there were both technical and legal concerns.