McKenzie Romero

RT @UtahSPJ: Utah SPJ is toasting the end of the legislative session with a Beer for Bylines gathering at 6 pm to 8 pm Sunday, March 9, at…

Two months ago, Utah celebrated news of the largest ever federal investment in the Great Salt Lake. Now, that $50 million meant to support habitat restoration and getting more water to the lake has been put on pause. #utpol https://t.co/424ralSnLG

Our local SPJ chapter, @UtahSPJ, is part of this list 🖊️

Society of Professional Journalists @spj_tweets

SPJ and dozens of its chapters nationwide joined @pressfreedom and other press freedom organizations in calling on the Trump administration to restore the Associated Press's access to White House events. Read the full statement: https://t.co/QpeoYHQDRJ https://t.co/t0uoC35VUR

You've seen me post a few things about access to public records in Utah lately. Here's how it's going. #utpol #grama https://t.co/z82BKswD3B

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Robert Gehrke @RobertGehrke

The Senate unanimously passed HB69 which would make it nearly impossible for the public to recoup attorneys fees when a govt entity improperly denies open records requests. Joe Utahn would have to pay thousands of dollars to pursue their legal rights. https://t.co/q0LBpkjbA8

This in-depth piece from my former @Deseret colleagues is an important read about what's happening to Utah's once lauded open records law. #utpol ✏️ : @Loisco @dennisromboy @DNTechHive https://t.co/fNHtiw7vFx

After hours on Valentine's Day, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a controversial bill banning collective bargaining for unions representing teachers, firefighters, police and other public sector employees. #utpol https://t.co/1DjJs8i8Yn

For 30 years, the State Records Committee has been an effective and reliable solution for Utah citizens and journalists appealing records request denials. Now, SB277 looks to dismantle the committee and replace it with a single government attorney. #utpol https://t.co/7ubRzouEEk

High school and college students focused on education, collaboration and legislation about the Great Salt Lake climbed Utah's Capitol Hill to lobby for the lake. #utpol From @UTNewsDispatch and @vanessamwrites https://t.co/IdsXL3is3X

A new bill would require Utah police to disclose the use of AI in reports. Several agencies in Utah use Axon’s Draft One, which can create “high-quality police report narratives in seconds" from body camera audio, a company press release says #utpol https://t.co/hqQdzdyLmj

I’m excited to work again with @vanessamwrites! She’s a hard-working and savvy young journalist and is ready to dive in as @UTNewsDispatch reports on the 2025 Legislature. A big shoutout to @AmplifyUtah for supporting her internship

Vanessa Hudson @vanessamwrites

LIFE UPDATE: Today is my first day as an intern with @UTNewsDispatch , a position grant-funded by @AmplifyUtah . I'll be covering the 2025 Utah Legislative Session. I'm super excited to work with such an amazing team. Email [email protected] to get in touch! #utpol

RT @UTNewsDispatch: 128 years after Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon became the country’s first female state senator, her statue has finally been i…

Reading this great reporting by @AlixelCabrera and @saige_miller had me thinking deep about my own indoor air quality and habits

Utah News Dispatch || bsky @utahnewsdispatch.com @UTNewsDispatch

Can you improve your indoor air quality? These Utahns let sensors track their every move. Read more from the collaborative report by @UTNewsDispatch, @KUER, @sltrib and @BrownInstitute 🧵 (1/4) https://t.co/LmbJfEyTRb

We've got our first look at @GovCox's proposed budget. Some highlights: • Tax cut on Social Security payments • $ to double energy production • Support for school safety efforts via @KatieMcKellar1 / @UTNewsDispatch #utpol https://t.co/tkjnpS1AWQ

Among many worthwhile efforts you can support this #GivingTuesday, and as someone who works every day to (as a favorite teacher put it) "take information from the hands of people who have it and put it in the hands of those who ought to," I hope you'll consider nonprofit news❤️

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It’s #GivingTuesday! As a nonprofit, we’re proud to keep Utahns informed on the policies that affect their everyday lives. If you’ve valued our work this year, can you help us continue serving the public with our journalism? https://t.co/LQ2sgT82Ii

RT @KatieMcKellar1: Research shows gratitude creates physiological responses, including better response by blood vessels to stress and posi…

RT @UTNewsDispatch: Utah is gearing up to assist the incoming Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations, with Gov. Spencer Cox an…