Utah Legislature

The Utah House of Representatives advanced a bill that would redefine gambling to include proposition betting — wagers on individual game statistics and outcomes.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Tony Semerad, and Julie Jag share the week’s top stories, including the Utah Republican Party claiming enough signatures to send a Prop 4 repeal initiative.

Tooele Rep. Nicholeen Peck introduced House Joint Resolution 12 this session in hopes of strengthening Utah families.

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

Our hosts discuss the escalating trade war with China, U.S. bombing ships in the Caribbean, the Gaza ceasefire deal, and how Judge Gibson will evaluate Utah congressional maps.

In other news, over 30 children have been confirmed safe after a tour bus caught fire near Moab on Friday morning. And, the Utah House Majority Leader is resigning to serve in the governor's office.

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.

Tribune reporters join us to talk about the latest news, including the Lt. Gov.'s office overflow of complaints regarding the state's anti-trans PAC.

In other news, the office overseeing Utah's beauty industry is looking to present a new plan that would create a new micro-license structure for specific specialties that would allow practitioners to jump into a specialty quicker, and more.

After uranium ore was transferred across the Navajo Nation in July with little warning, tribal leaders started looking for ways to address the issue. The solution: strengthen tribal law.