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| April 2026 | 2 | 1,805 |
| May 2026 | 0 | none collected |
| June 2026 | 0 | none collected |
| July 2026 | 0 | none collected |
| August 2026 | 0 | 1 (collection gap) |
| September 2026 | 0 | 598 |
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- Budget/Spending1
50% of 2 stories · 31% across all outlets
- Criminal Justice1
50% of 2 stories · 19% across all outlets
- Education1
50% of 2 stories · 3% across all outlets
- Environment/Climate1
50% of 2 stories · 5% across all outlets
- Ethics/Corruption1
50% of 2 stories · 57% across all outlets
- Infrastructure1
50% of 2 stories · 7% across all outlets
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- Republican67% · 2 pairs
- Party not recorded33% · 1 pair
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Trump administration to rescind air quality ruling on Utah
The Trump administration has decided to roll back a prior decision that northern Utah is not in attainment for ozone pollution standards, no longer holding the state accountable for pollution that comes in from outside sources. The decision announced Tuesday would repeal a Biden administration finding that the Wasatch Front, including the Salt Lake City metro area, is in "serious" nonattainment for national ozone standards. If it goes through? Northern Utah would then be in "moderate" nonattainment. "Utah now stands to potentially benefit from this action. The Trump EPA remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring clean air for every American. Through cooperative federalism, we will continue partnering with states to advance both economic growth and environmental protection," Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a statement. Utah leaders have long complained that when it comes to air pollution, the state is being unfairly punished for sources it cannot control. "What it allows us to do is focus on the things we can control, which is the 17% of ozone emissions that come from Utah," Tim Davis, the executive director of the Utah Department of Environmental Protection, told FOX 13 News. "Those are the only things we can control. It doesnt mean we dont have to comply with the Clean Air Act. We have made significant progress on air quality and ozone over time. But we have to continue to make progress." Utah agrees to massive water release from Flaming Gorge to prop up Colorado River system: Utah agrees to massive water release from Flaming Gorge to prop up Colorado River system Environmental groups fumed at the announcement. Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment said the EPA now "considers life-saving, health protecting cleaner air a 'punishment' and a 'burden,' and that the Wasatch Front will benefit from dirtier air" and called the agency the "Polluters Protection Agency." They vowed to fight it in the public comment period that will get under way. "Yet again, the EPA is proposing to let local polluters off the hook, downplaying emissions that dirty the air we breathe and worsen ozone pollution that threatens public health. Utahns are being told to get comfortable with our bad air days and heavy inversions, but shifting blame to foreign emissions wont change the reality that most of our air pollution comes from transportation and local industry," said Luis Miranda, an organizer with the Sierra Club Utah Chapter. "Foreign pollution doesnt negate the major emissions produced locally. Allowing coal plants and other local sources to continue polluting unchecked only makes the problem worse. We need EPA to strengthen regulations on emissions that we can control not scapegoat them. Whats the point of having an Environmental Protection Agency that wont protect us?" Others praised the move. Sen. John Curtis said it was a good decision. "For too long, Utah has faced the prospect of being penalized for air pollution we did not create and cannot control," he said in a statement. "Todays proposal shows that the EPA is listening to Utah and correctly understands how ozone exceedances should be evaluated in the Northern Wasatch Front. This is how good environmental policy should workgrounded in science, responsive to states, and focused on practical outcomes."
Trump administration to rescind air quality ruling on Utah
The Trump administration has decided to roll back a prior decision that northern Utah is not in attainment for ozone pollution standards, no longer holding the state accountable for pollution that comes in from outside sources. The decision announced Tuesday would repeal a Biden administration finding that the Wasatch Front, including the Salt Lake City metro area, is in "serious" nonattainment for national ozone standards. If it goes through? Northern Utah would then be in "moderate" nonattainment. "Utah now stands to potentially benefit from this action. The Trump EPA remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring clean air for every American. Through cooperative federalism, we will continue partnering with states to advance both economic growth and environmental protection," Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a statement. Utah leaders have long complained that when it comes to air pollution, the state is being unfairly punished for sources it cannot control. "What it allows us to do is focus on the things we can control, which is the 17% of ozone emissions that come from Utah," Tim Davis, the executive director of the Utah Department of Environmental Protection, told FOX 13 News. "Those are the only things we can control. It doesnt mean we dont have to comply with the Clean Air Act. We have made significant progress on air quality and ozone over time. But we have to continue to make progress." Utah agrees to massive water release from Flaming Gorge to prop up Colorado River system: Utah agrees to massive water release from Flaming Gorge to prop up Colorado River system Environmental groups fumed at the announcement. Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment said the EPA now "considers life-saving, health protecting cleaner air a 'punishment' and a 'burden,' and that the Wasatch Front will benefit from dirtier air" and called the agency the "Polluters Protection Agency." They vowed to fight it in the public comment period that will get under way. "Yet again, the EPA is proposing to let local polluters off the hook, downplaying emissions that dirty the air we breathe and worsen ozone pollution that threatens public health. Utahns are being told to get comfortable with our bad air days and heavy inversions, but shifting blame to foreign emissions wont change the reality that most of our air pollution comes from transportation and local industry," said Luis Miranda, an organizer with the Sierra Club Utah Chapter. "Foreign pollution doesnt negate the major emissions produced locally. Allowing coal plants and other local sources to continue polluting unchecked only makes the problem worse. We need EPA to strengthen regulations on emissions that we can control not scapegoat them. Whats the point of having an Environmental Protection Agency that wont protect us?" Others praised the move. Sen. John Curtis said it was a good decision. "For too long, Utah has faced the prospect of being penalized for air pollution we did not create and cannot control," he said in a statement. "Todays proposal shows that the EPA is listening to Utah and correctly understands how ozone exceedances should be evaluated in the Northern Wasatch Front. This is how good environmental policy should workgrounded in science, responsive to states, and focused on practical outcomes."
Utah Valley University drops commencement speaker following backlash
Following days of controversy leading up to graduation ceremonies, Utah Valley University has decided to move ahead without a commencement speaker. Author Sharon McMahon was scheduled to speak at the ceremony scheduled for April 29, but received criticism over social media comments she made following the shooting death of activist Charlie Kirk during a rally on the university's campus. "Due to increased safety concerns related to the speaker and in consultation with public safety professionals and Sharon McMahon, Utah Valley University has decided to proceed without a featured commencement speaker for this years ceremony," the university wrote in a release. McMahon, referred to as "America's Government Teacher," is known for her online presence explaining current political events. However, some stated that her posts were inconsiderate, including former Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz, who said that having McMahon speak was "insensitive." The comments, posted on September 12, two days after the incident, quoted Kirk multiple times, including his comments on Black people and Muslims. UVU's Turning Point USA club, a chapter of the foundation founded by Kirk, posted last week that McMahon tried to "tarnish" Kirk's name. The chapter's president commended the decision to move forward without McMahon. "Sharon McMahon was an inappropriate speaker to begin with, and there are still better options available for this year's commencement speaker someone who can truly bring unity and celebration to the Class of 2026 rather than controversy," said Caleb Chilcutt in a statement. Several Utah politicians expressed their frustrations with the choice, including Sen. Mike Lee (R), who posted several times on X calling for UVU to choose a new speaker. UVU couldnt even wait a year before scheduling a commencement speaker who defamed Charlie Kirk in the days immediately following his horrific murder on UVU campus, Lee wrote.