Is Utah becoming a ‘black hole’ for public records? Here are the anti-transparency laws the Legislature passed in 2025.

Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature.

Gov. Cox said he agreed with the “underlying intent” of the bill to make classrooms politically neutral but thought it went too far in regulating local governments.

In a move that sets a national precedent, Utah has become the first state to ban the display of LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and government buildings. Governor Spencer Cox allowed the controversial ban on unsanctioned flags to become law without his signature late Thursday night, paving the way for its implementation on May 7.

Utah became the first U.S. state to ban fluoride in its public water systems under bill signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox.

Higher education leaders note that the modest increases at the state's degree-granting institutions reflect "a real decline in the bottom line cost to Utah students."

Could Utah get a new homegrown film festival after Sundance moves to Colorado? Utah leaders are discussing the idea, and where they might get the money to make it happen. Here's what we know.