Utah State Legislature

In other news, Mantua Reservoir is under a danger advisory for a harmful algae bloom. And, Republican lawmakers paused an effort to get more legislative influence over ballot initiatives.

Last minute funding cuts by the Utah legislature have left the Utah Woman and Leadership Program trying to find new community partners.

In other news, Utah water officials are asking Utahns to not water their lawns until next month. And, using an unauthorized ATV on Ute tribal land is now considered trespassing.

In other news, three Utah cities were named some of the nation's "allergy capitals." And, former Utah congressman Merrill Cook died this week at age 79.

In other news, a permit lottery for Zion's Angels Landing hike opens on Friday. And, a lawsuit that aims to block Utah's new congressional map now has legislative support.

Organized by Save Our Great Salt Lake, the annual rally at the Utah Capitol saw a massive turnout this year while the lake reaches near-record lows.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Courtney Tanner, Brooke Larsen, and Emily Anderson Stern talk about the week’s top stories, including longtime UVU President Astrid Tuminez stepping down.

Amidst concerns regarding the Great Salt Lake, Legislative Auditor General Kade Minchey lists what he believes are the top 10 biggest that Utah is currently facing.

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

UPR broadcast live from the Utah State Capitol complex on this opening day of the session. Host Tom Williams spoke with legislative leaders on top priorities for this year.