Politics

The lawsuit argues the state legislature has sole power to create redistricting maps, while opponents argue the current map avoids gerrymandering.

We broadcast live from the State Capitol in Salt Lake City on the opening day of the 2026 session of the Utah Legislature.

In other news, high school students in Utah earned a record number of college credits last school year. And, a construction project uncovered new fossils at Dinosaur National Monument.

Affordable Care Act tax credits expire at the end of the month, with lawmakers failing to come up with an alternative. That means higher premiums for people across the nation, including our region.

Judge Dianna Gibson rejected the proposed map drawn by lawmakers for partisan favoritism, instead choosing one drawn by plaintiffs in a redistricting lawsuit.

Colin Woodard, a bestselling author, historian, and award-winning journalist, directs the Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University’s Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy.

We talk with Sarah Stein Lubrano about her new book "Don’t Talk About Politics."

Tyler Robinson was charged on Tuesday with multiple felonies, including the aggravated murder of Charlie Kirk, a conservative influencer and activist.

The USU Turning Point USA president and the student behind a petition against Kirk both condemned the violence.

The ruling allows churches to become more politically involved without losing their tax-exempt status. In other news, USU Athletics Director Diana Sabau is leaving her position this month.