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

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

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 Salt Lake Tribune spoke to Utah immigration attorneys to better understand what happens after someone is detained here by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

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.

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.

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

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is concerned by recent outbreak. But those who have the measles vaccine, do not need to worry.