ASUU Executive Elections: The Hand Ticket
The Hand Ticket aims to represent students of varying backgrounds if elected, ranging from commuter students to graduate students ahead of the Feb. 27 general election.
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Bill would make vandalizing Utah’s ‘priceless’ rock formations a crime
As frequent vandalism in Southern Utah can be irreversible, the bill sponsor says Utahns "need a culture of integrity" for conservation.
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.
Great Salt Lake may hit historic lows this year, despite long-awaited snowfall
Grow the Flow, a conservation group, warns the lake is on track to meet or exceed record lows by fall 2026.
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.
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.
ASUU hosts final presidential debate
On Thursday, Feb. 19, ASUU hosted its annual presidential debate, in which the three tickets — Hand, Sunshine and Stringham — presented their platforms to student voters.
Court Amendments bill passed, despite judiciary’s opposition
SB 134 expands Utah’s appellate courts and adds judges to three districts as lawmakers and bar leaders differ on the need for Supreme Court growth.
Bill limiting State Engineer duties moves forward
HB 60 will limit the State Engineer's responsibilities on reviewing proposed plans and protests.
No, Election Day won’t be a holiday in Utah
The bill would have given workplaces the option to close by marking Election Day on state calendars.
