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Health officials warn of potential measles exposure in southwestern Utah

3 days ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Alixel Cabrera

After an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor traveled to southwestern Utah while infected with measles, state health officials are watching for any potential of the highly contagious virus spreading in Utah. The patient came to the state to visit family on May 26 and 27, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services said in a news release issued Wednesday. During the visit, the individual visited other unvaccinated people, was out in the community and may have infected others.
Utah House Republicans elect new slate of leadership

3 days ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Katie McKellar

by Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch June 4, 2025 In order to fill an open leadership position left by former House Majority Leader Jefferson Moss, the Utah House Republicans chose their next second-in-command during a closed-door caucus meeting Tuesday night. The House GOP elected Rep. Casey Snider, R-Paradise, for their next majority leader, picking him over Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Clearfield. Moss resigned from the Republican-controlled House effective last week to accept Gov.
Gov. Cox taps former Utah AG records counsel as new public records director

4 days ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Katie McKellar

by Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch June 3, 2025 Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed a former Utah Attorney General’s Office attorney to fill a new role that will be a key decision-maker over which government records do — and don’t — become public. Cox picked Lonny Pehrson, who most recently worked as records counsel for the Utah Attorney General’s Office, to be the first director of the state’s newly created Government Records Office.
Public lands sale may return to ‘big, beautiful’ bill with Mike Lee amendment

4 days ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Alixel Cabrera

by Alixel Cabrera, Utah News Dispatch June 3, 2025 After a controversial provision allowing the sale of public lands in Utah and Nevada was stripped from a massive spending package, Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee hinted he may try to revive it in the Senate. Utah Republican Rep.
New Salt Lake City police chief requests nearly $15 million bump to budget

4 days ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Katie McKellar

As Utah’s capital city has faced pressure from state leaders to crack down on crime, camping and drugs, Salt Lake City’s new police chief is seeking a nearly $15 million — or 12.4% — bump to the Salt Lake City Police Department’s budget.
For this Salt Lake City building, energy efficiency, decarbonization are essential to function

5 days ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Alixel Cabrera

by Alixel Cabrera, Utah News Dispatch June 2, 2025 When they’re out of the office, the Utah Clean Energy staff is often found in energy hearings, discussing policy with Utah leaders and advocating for more sustainable solutions to power the state. At their headquarters, on a small scale, they show how it’s done.
Utah Democrats elect former lawmaker to lead in their quest for more blue districts

1 week ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Alixel Cabrera

When Utah Democrats gathered at Ogden High School for their organizing convention on Saturday, the school hallways loudly echoed the voices of 600 delegates registering and debating whether an established politician or a newcomer had what it takes to transform red districts into blue after the departure of Diane Lewis, who had been in the role for the last four years.
Measles outbreak hasn’t hit Utah yet, but health officials are bracing for when it does

1 week ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Katie McKellar

Amid national outbreaks, a confirmed measles case hasn’t yet hit Utah — but as nearby states report cases, the highly contagious virus could be closing in. Meanwhile, Utah’s childhood vaccination rates have been on a steady decline for years. Local and state public health officials say it’s likely a matter of time before the Beehive State gets its first measles case, and they’re bracing for if or when it happens.
Engineers give Utah infrastructure a high grade, but say levees and canals need improvement

1 week ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Kyle Dunphey

Utah has some of the best infrastructure in the country when compared to other states, although its canals and levees are in need of repair. That’s according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ report card, released Thursday, which gives the Beehive State an overall C+ grade. That’s tied with Georgia and Wisconsin for the highest score of all U.S. states and territories.
Utah Democrats to choose between seasoned legislator and young campaigner as new leader

1 week ago | utahnewsdispatch.com | Alixel Cabrera

Utah Democratic Party officials expect between 800 to 1,000 people to attend their organizing convention in person this year, one of the largest headcounts for a non-election year gathering the party has seen in recent years. Diane Lewis, who has chaired the party’s Utah chapter for the last four years, didn’t throw her hat in the ring for another term in her role.