2026 Legislative Session

In other news, "Deserae's Law" will change how suspects of violent crime are charged if their victims die later on. And, four liquor stores in rural Utah are closing this week.

Housing affordability was a critical issue. Lawmakers allocated $10 million in grants for first-time homebuyers, but limited it to new construction.

In other news, Duchesne County issued fire restrictions this week, including on fireworks. And, a skier triggered a soft slab avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon on Tuesday.

On May 25, a new law will make almost all voter information public — including for Utahns who previously requested their records be kept private.

In other news, half of the Medicaid funds intended for patient care at nursing homes were misused, according to a state audit. And, privacy rules for voter registration records have changed in Utah.

A proposal to expand child and workplace protections against AI was circled in the House following criticism from the Trump Administration.

Water resources were a hot topic in Utah's 2026 General Session. Here's a quick recap of what passed, what didn't, and what's next for Utah's water collection.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Leia Larsen, and Brock Marchant talk about the week’s top stories, including a recap of the Utah Legislature's 2026 session.

Our hosts discuss the escalating war in the Middle East, its political impact in the U.S., and what bills the Utah Legislature passed in the 2026 general session.

Senate Bill 174 would allow health care providers to decline treatments that conflict with their conscience or religious beliefs, if the bill is signed by Gov. Spencer Cox.