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RFK Jr. taps eight new members for CDC's vaccine advisory panel; CO communities to join national 'No Kings' protests Saturday; End of hospital emergency abortion care rule will affect rural KY women; LIHEAP cuts could put lives at risk in rural AL, advocates warn.

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White House says there will be more ICE raids, as protests spread across the county. California Gov. Newsom says democracy is at a crossroads, and Elon Musk says he 'regrets' social media posts about President Trump.

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EV charging stations are harder to find in rural America, improving the mental health of children and teachers is the goal of a new partnership in seven rural states, and a once segregated Mississippi movie theater is born again.

Utah

The percentage of Utah children whose parents lack secure employment dropped from 19% in 2019 to 18% in 2023. (Irina K. / Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

UT ranks high in kids' well-being. Advocates still encourage action

Utah still ranks as one of the best states for children's overall well-being, according to a new national report but advocates are stressing the need …

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U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, believes much of Utah's public land should be transferred to the state so natural resources can better provide for the state's constituents and serve multi-use purposes. (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)

Monday, June 9, 2025

UT Senator proposes public lands sell-off in big budget bill

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has announced plans to reintroduce a public lands sell-off amendment to the big budget reconciliation package in Congress…

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A majority of students said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is difficult to
Survey: UT universities could do more to foster free speech on campus

A new survey revealed many college students believe free speech is increasingly under threat on college campuses. The nonpartisan nonprofit …

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Currently, 10 Tesla vehicle models, including the Cybertruck, currently qualify for a $7,500 tax credit. (Adobe Stock)
Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' could end EV tax credits for Utahns

Utah is embracing electric vehicles but President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" could eliminate a $7,500 EV tax credit which helps buyers af…

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Nationally, more than 23% of women of childbearing age in rural areas are covered by Medicaid, compared to 20.5% of women in metro areas. (Adobe Stock)
Medicaid cuts could restrict access to rural Utah maternity care

Congressional leaders are looking at major cuts to Medicaid and health care advocates said the proposed changes would be keenly felt by rural Utahns w…

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Congress considers the sale of public lands in UT, conservationists raise concerns

Hunters and anglers are voicing concerns about the possible sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Utah and Nevada. U.S. Rep…

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The primary reasons for evictions in Utah are lease violations and nonpayment of rent, according to the Utah Housing Coalition. (Adobe Stock)
New Utah coalition aims to improve landlord-tenant relationships

Keeping more renters in their homes is one goal of a new Utah initiative. The Utah Housing Coalition has formed a Landlord and Community Partners …

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More than three in four Utahns polled believe current oil and gas development fees on national public lands should not be reduced. (Adobe Stock)
House panel eyes boosting oil, gas drilling; most Utahns don't agree

This week, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee is considering overhauling Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas leasing which could affect …

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Davis, Duchesne, Salt Lake, Tooele, Uintah, Utah and Weber counties all received a letter grade of
Multiple UT counties get 'F' in clean air report

Utah counties are struggling when it comes to clean air, according to a new report from the American Lung Association and advocates said Utahns will …

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While people living in rural areas account for only 16 percent of the U.S. population, rural areas account for 88% of the area served by the Postal Service and 57% of post offices. (Adobe Stock)<br />
If Postal Service is privatized, which UT communities would pay the price?

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have proposed privatizing the United States Postal Service by selling it to a corporation such as FedEx or UPS…

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UT conservationists say proposed EPA rule jeopardizes water quality

Water is scarce in Utah's dry climate, and a proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency could threaten the state's water resources. EPA …

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Utah is meeting the nationally recommended standard for minimum number of school mental health staff, according to the mental health policy advocacy organization Inseparable. (Adobe Stock)
Report: UT fares well in offering school mental health resources

Utah has made investments in mental health resources for school-age children a priority and they appear to be working to help more kids in crisis…

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