WASHINGTON — States could have the choice whether to change the clocks and adhere to daylight saving time under a new bill introduced in Congress this week by Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy. Under the Daylight Act,

The Utah House killed a bill that would have allowed the state to support the child care needs of its employees.

The effects of being trafficked for the victims are lifelong,' noted Sen. Heidi Balderree during the Senate discussion on enhanced penalties.

The Utah Senate passed a new version of a bill that would open the door for a quicker, easier deportation process for some immigrants.

Protesters unfurled a 200-foot Pride flag on the steps of the Utah State Capitol as a bill that would ban the item from schools and other locations awaits Gov. Spencer Cox’s approval or veto.

Though the bill passed, Sen. John Johnson, R-North Ogden, opposed HB418, arguing against government-impose regulations, emphasizing a concern in harming business by limiting data access and potentially pushing social media companies away from Utah.

The United States is experiencing a loneliness epidemic, and feelings of social isolation in Utah have rocketed in recent years, data shows. A new resolution from the state Legislature would recognize loneliness as a critical public health priority.

A bill before the governor would prohibit adding fluoride to water systems. The move could affect children’s health, experts warned.

Utah lawmakers have less than 48 hours to pass bills before the 2025 legislative session ends at midnight Friday, and there are still hundreds of proposals up for consideration.

Utah’s congressional delegation celebrated President Donald Trump following his address in a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.

Utah may form a compact with Idaho and Wyoming in the states’ pursuit of deploying advanced nuclear technologies, focusing on a regional emphasis that fortifies a united front. “We’ve been working on for awhile finding ways to partner more with some of our neighboring states.