Paul Nelson

2 weeks ago | kutv.com | Paul Nelson

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Bullet-resistant windows, fencing around playgrounds, and security cameras in parking lots are just some of the school safety upgrades that educators all over Utah are making right now. They stem from new laws passed over the last two legislative sessions. Ever since the passage of House Bill 84, schools all over Utah have been busy making significant security upgrades to their buildings. Putting all of this together is a lot of work, and it costs a lot of money.

Feb 24, 2025 | kutv.com | Paul Nelson

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — One lawmaker said law enforcement agencies are using AI to write their police reports, but there aren’t enough rules in place to make sure people know those reports are accurate. She’s proposing a bill, , that would set new rules on how police can use these AI tools. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Stephanie Pitcher, wants to be clear: she is neither encouraging nor discouraging police from using AI to generate police reports.

Feb 24, 2025 | kutv.com | Paul Nelson

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Senate Democrats said they’re waiting for instructions from labor unions to determine how they want to fight against the newly-passed HB 267, or "union-buster" bill. Meanwhile, a new bill was introduced that would give some groups the ability to negotiate salaries with the state, while other groups are still left out.

Feb 20, 2025 | kutv.com | Paul Nelson

CLEARFIELD, Utah (KUTV) — A Davis County woman is making serious accusations against her daughter’s school, claiming her 6-year-old autistic daughter was wrongly placed in an isolation room several times, and she was essentially left there all day. She spoke exclusively with 2News, saying her daughter now hates going to that school fearing she’ll be punished again. The girl’s mother says her daughter can sometimes get overwhelmed, and when that happens, the girl can either go silent or lash out.

Feb 18, 2025 | kutv.com | Paul Nelson

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — One lawmaker is trying to create a new task force that would specifically look into how schools can use AI without letting students abuse it. The bill, HB 168, got a lot of support in the committee meeting Tuesday, even though the bill’s sponsor said the creation of new task forces isn’t really being encouraged right now. The sponsor, Rep.