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Cox criticizes ‘radical agenda of the extreme environmental movement’ after legal win • Utah News Dispatch After the Utah Supreme Court dismissed a youth group’s lawsuit against fossil fuels use, Gov. Spencer Cox criticized the effort as "extreme."

From @alixelcabrera.bsky.social: Cox criticizes ‘radical agenda of the extreme environmental movement’ after legal win #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/03/20/c...

With more local input, Legislature signs on to the beginning of Utah’s nuclear future • Utah News Dispatch The Utah Legislature approved a nuclear energy development roadmap that gives cities and counties a say on future projects.

Another great story from @alixelcabrera.bsky.social: With more local input, Legislature signs on to the beginning of Utah’s nuclear future #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/03/07/w...

A cellphone ban in Utah schools is closer to reality with overwhelming support in Legislature • Utah News Dispatch A new version of a universal cellphone ban is advancing in the Utah Legislature, now avoiding paying for pouches and lockers.

A new version of a universal cellphone ban for Utah public schools is advancing in the state Legislature, now without funding for pouches or lockers, in a strategy to keep devices out of students' hands during class. #utpol

Utah lawmakers advance bill to ban adding fluoride to drinking water • Utah News Dispatch The Legislature is considering banning adding fluoride to public water supplies, while detractors worry about public health effect.

From @alixelcabrera.bsky.social: Utah lawmakers advance bill to ban adding fluoride to drinking water #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/30/u...

A plan for Utah nuclear energy industry’s foundation is taking shape  • Utah News Dispatch A new bill setting a structure to develop nuclear energy sources in Utah is now going to the full House consideration.

From @alixelcabrera.bsky.social: A plan for Utah nuclear energy industry’s foundation is taking shape #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01/28/a...

Day 1 of 45: Utah Legislature kicks off 2025 session with focus on energy, higher ed and more • Utah News Dispatch Utah Legislature kicked off its 2025 session with Republican leaders vowing to expand energy production, overhaul higher ed and more.

We went to Capitol Hill today so you didn’t have to!

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Day 1 of 45, ✅ #utpol #utleg

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Utah teachers, stretched by stress and student behavior, are asking for more funding What’s on Utah educators’ minds just before the state Legislature convenes for its general session next Tuesday? A survey of more than 1,400 teachers across the state points to a clear direction — pri...

What’s on Utah educators’ minds just before the state Legislature convenes for its general session next Tuesday?

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Will Utahns stop changing their clocks twice a year? Legislature may explore the idea this session • Utah News Dispatch A new daylight saving time bill would put Utah on Mountain Standard Time all year until Congress allows for Mountain Daylight Time year-round.

Like clockwork, the complaints come to Rep. Joseph Elison every time the switch is made to or from daylight saving time. Now, the southern Utah representative has prepared a bill that would keep Utah on Mountain Standard Time all year. #utpol

Radio Diaries: Poor indoor air quality? This Utah teen knew bacon was on the menu Wyatt Johnson, a recent high school graduate watched how his family’s routine impacted the air they breathed at home.

18-year-old Wyatt Johnson learned 2 things from his indoor air quality sensor:

1. It’s definitely something you should care about.
2. Frying bacon can be bad for your lungs.

Can you improve indoor air quality? These Utahns let sensors track their every move • Utah News Dispatch Four Salt Lake Valley households installed indoor air-quality sensors and recorded audio diaries. Here's what they learned.

New this week from the Reaching For Air multiverse, with my friend @saigemiller.bsky.social. Four Utahns opened their doors for two months with audio diaries to offer an intimate glimpse of how they find calm in their own polluting chaos.

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