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Benjamin and Cyrus Espiritu, left, and Michael Massimi and his daughter Blaire celebrate after HB 193 failed in the Senate Business and Labor Standing Committee, at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. The bill would have banned government entities from using public funds to pay for insurance coverage for transgender employees who receive hormonal treatments or sex characteristic surgical procedures. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)

Utah lawmakers reject bill banning publicly funded gender-affirming care

Some Republican committee members argued the bill could cost taxpayers more money and restrict an individual’s medical rights.
By Will Ruzanski, News Writer | February 25, 2026

This story is jointly published by nonprofits Amplify Utah and Utah News Dispatch to elevate diverse perspectives in local media through student and community journalism.   Utah legislators...

University of Utah forward Evelina Otto (6) at the free throw line versus Iowa State at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Feb. 7, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Women’s basketball drops 2 games to Oklahoma State and BYU

Right now, it is up to the Utah Utes whether or not they make the NCAA Tournament. They have three guaranteed games left, with the potential to play six more if they advance in the Big 12 Tournament. 
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | February 25, 2026

  This week, Utah's women's basketball team traveled to Oklahoma State and lost 73-55, before heading back home and losing a hard-fought game to BYU 86-74. Over the last 10 Big 12 games, the Utes...

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Opinion: HB 302 combats false flags

With the 2034 Winter Olympics on the horizon, it is imperative that Utah rein in its flag controversy by passing HB 302.
By Noah Wright, Opinion Writer | February 25, 2026

  The 2034 Winter Olympics are a time for countries to wave their flags loudly and proudly. However, Salt Lake City has been dodging state flag law since last May, when the legislature passed restrictions...

The University of Utah Park building on Dec. 5, 2025. (Photo by Addy Cowley | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U career-line faculty face heavier workload without a pay increase

The Utah Board of Higher Education's new policy could add one to two courses per semester for some career-line professors, and the university has not said when or how it plans to compensate them.
By Luca DiGregorio, Assistant News Editor | February 25, 2026

  A new state policy will require career-line faculty at the University of Utah to teach more classes without additional pay. The university has not yet said how or when it plans to compensate...

Utah guard Terrence Brown (2) driving to the rim for a layup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Feb. 21, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Road drought ends in Morgantown, Runnin’ Utes fall to UCF at home

Runnin’ Utes snap 13-month road drought at West Virginia but fall 73-71 to UCF after late free throws at the Huntsman Center.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | February 24, 2026

The Runnin' Utes have finally broken through on the road in Morgantown, grinding out a 61-56 win over West Virginia on Feb. 18, but the Utes couldn’t stack the momentum once they returned to Salt Lake...

The site of ESPN College GameDay show seen from above at Presidents Circle on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)

Major Utah education bills to watch this session

Below is a quick, easy‑to‑follow guide to the biggest education bills gaining attention at the Capitol and what comes next for each.
By Kate Keith, News Writer | February 23, 2026

  Utah lawmakers are entering the legislative session with public education as one of the centers of debate. From phones in hallways to early literacy requirements, several proposals could change...

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Opinion: Belief accommodation threatens academic standards

Education needs diverse opinions and difficult topics. Allowing students to opt out of assignments for any reason limits this.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | February 22, 2026

  A quality higher education should push students to engage with challenging ideas rather than allow them to retreat from discomfort. Utah’s HB 204 would require public colleges and universities...