Friday, February 3, 2023 | 

Kailey Gilbert

A student uses their phone while walking between classes at Cyprus High School in Magna on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
Utah
Cellphone, smartwatch ban in school classrooms fails in Utah House committee
Opponents of the proposed law called it government overreach and a policy best left to schools.
By Kailey Gilbert
Traffic on northbound I-15 near 9000 South in Sandy is pictured on July 12, 2018.
Utah
Should pregnant women be able to use the HOV lane in Utah?
An unborn fetus would count as a person for the purpose of using the carpool lane under a proposed law.
By Kailey Gilbert
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Utah
Should cellphones be allowed in classrooms? This Utah lawmaker wants to ban them
This bill could ban the use of cellphones and smartwatches in Utah classrooms.
By Kailey Gilbert
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Utah
Child care funds are running out. Will parents be able to afford it?
The Stabilization Grant for child care facilities ends in September. Parents worry they may not be able to afford child care.
By Kailey Gilbert
Record low water levels are seen in the Great Salt Lake from Antelope Island.
Utah
Utah lawmakers unveil two pieces of ‘historic’ legislation for the Great Salt Lake
A proposed resolution would set a concrete goal for improving the lake, while a bill would direct sales tax revenue toward water conservation.
By Kyle Dunphey and Kailey Gilbert
Kate Stockard wipes her eye while holding a photo of her late husband, Weber County Sheriff’s Sgt. Spencer Stockard.
Utah
Why spouses of retired Utah first responders might get free mental health care
State lawmakers are considering extending the benefit to spouses of retired police officers, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and others.
By Kailey Gilbert
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Utah
Adjustment policies can bury chronically ill patients under skyrocketing bills. Can this lawmaker change that for Utahns?
Sen. Curt Bramble’s bill would prevent insurance companies from using copay assistance adjustment policies.
By Kailey Gilbert
Luna Banuri, executive director of Utah Muslim Civic League, is photographed in Salt Lake City.
Politics
Should athletes in Utah schools be able to wear religious, modest clothing with uniforms?
A Utah lawmaker aims to prevent schools from prohibiting athletes from wearing religious or modest attire while competing in sports.
By Kailey Gilbert
Rep. Angela Romero has proposed a bill to help ward off any abuse that can come with online dating.
Utah
Would this proposed Utah law make online dating apps safer?
A Utah lawmaker has a bill to combat the risk, fraud and potential violence that often goes with online dating.
By Kailey Gilbert
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Utah
What Katherine Heigl says about animal shelters using gas chambers
The Utah Legislature is considering banning gas chamber euthanasia in animal shelters.
By Kailey Gilbert
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Utah
Should lawmakers give Utah judges a 20% pay raise?
‘Lawyer salaries have gone through the roof,’ upping competition for Utah judges, Durrant tells Utah Legislature
By Kailey Gilbert