Government
GOP senator who sponsored Dignity Act introduces state amnesty bill, experts say(The Daily Signal) – Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, joined his Democrat colleagues on Monday in introducing legislation that would establish a “state-run visa pipeline with a built-in legalization component” for… Read More
Government
‘They manage it better’: Trump significantly reduces two national monuments in Utah for the second time, sparking backlash, supportConservationists are rallying to protect two national monuments after President Donald Trump cut roughly 90% of their acreage, while Utah officials are praising the decision. Sen. John… Read More
Culture
From immersive experiences to 150th birthday celebrations, CO, UT, AZ, NV, CA shine bright(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.)… Read More
Courts
Judge delays ruling on bringing Tyler Robinson to trial(The Center Square) – Utah Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Tony Graf has delayed his ruling on whether there’s enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial on charges… Read More
Courts
Prosecutors outline motive in Charlie Kirk murder preliminary hearing, defense challenges religious statementsCharlie Kirk’s accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, is appearing in a Utah courtroom this week for preliminary hearings. The 23-year-old faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder in the… Read More
Government
EXCLUSIVE: Energy experts urge Congress to act as energy crisis looms: ‘just do it’American power demand is surging while an outdated grid and stifling policies strain the system, according to leading experts urging Congress for reform. At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing Wednesday, several energy policy experts… Read More
Government
Utah expands Supreme Court ahead of redistricting appeal(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Utah Supreme Court expanded Saturday from five justices to seven with the stroke of a pen by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox. Cox… Read More
Government
Utah lawmakers, school officials bicker over public education budget cutsTensions arose between Utah lawmakers and the state’s school board leaders in a recent meeting over cutting the public education budget. “It’s not even close,” said Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, R-South… Read More
Courts
Utah teachers’ union sued for allegedly lying about political spendingThe Utah Education Association is being accused of violating state law when it argued teacher dues don’t fund the union’s political activism. The UEA allegedly violated Utah’s Truth in… Read More
Culture
Family member of alleged Charlie Kirk assassin’s trans lover speaks out(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A female family member of the transgender boyfriend of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson gave an interview to NewsNation that aired on Thursday. Read More
Courts
Judge hands media major win in Charlie Kirk murder trial(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Utah Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf ordered on Monday that audio and transcripts of a closed hearing surrounding Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler… Read More
Culture
Brother of trans woman who murdered parents blames ‘reckless’ prescription of sex change hormones(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Utah woman received two consecutive sentences of 25 years to life in prison Friday after pleading guilty to murdering her parents, as her… Read More
Courts
Judge rules on camera access during hearing for alleged Charlie Kirk assassin(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Utah judge ruled Thursday that cameras can remain in the courtroom during a hearing for Tyler Robinson, charged with assassinating Charlie Kirk in… Read More
Culture
School choice states top US population growth list, led by Florida, Texas, UtahThe three fastest-growing states in the U.S. all share a common edge: expansive school choice programs unleashing educational freedom. Florida, Texas and Utah gained the most population between… Read More
Public Education
Complaint: Utah schools ‘rebranded’ DEI to evade ban(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Two Utah universities have been hit with federal complaints after several administrators were caught on video claiming that their schools still practice diversity, equity… Read More
Courts
Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin to appear in person for his trial, set for Oct. 30Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, will appear in person for his capital murder trial, his lawyers indicated Monday. Robinson, 22, was present via video conference from the Washington County… Read More
Courts
Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin emotionless as charges read(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Twenty-two-year-old suspected shooter Tyler Robinson appeared in court Tuesday for the first time since his arrest, maintaining a stone-faced expression as the judge read… Read More
Culture
Emotional video shows JD Vance carrying Charlie Kirk’s casket as pastor reflects on their bond(Daily Caller News Foundation) – An emotional video of Vice President JD Vance helping carry Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s casket onto Air Force Two aired Thursday on… Read More
Culture
Matthew Dowd fired from MSNBC for ‘inappropriate’ comments on Charlie Kirk(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Political analyst Matthew Dowd was reportedly fired from MSNBC on Wednesday following his “unacceptable” comments about Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination, according… Read More
Culture
Likely murder weapon in Kirk assassination recovered; cartridges reportedly engraved with ‘transgender and anti-fascist ideology’The firearm believed to have been used to kill Charlie Kirk at a Utah university on Wednesday has been recovered, the FBI announced on Thursday morning. The weapon… Read More