At the ACLU of Utah, we believe in a simple truth. We believe that people should select their representatives, and not the other way around. Every ten years, Utah draws new voting maps…
The week of Jan. 17 marked historic political change, both in Utah and nationwide. The Utah State legislative session began Tuesday, Jan. 19, and will continue until March 5, addressing a wide range…
On Jan. 6, Utah lawmakers condemned the violence which halted a joint session of Congress as lawmakers were beginning to count electoral votes certifying the election of President Joe Biden. “This is what…
Grand County Commission Chair Mary McGann recognized outgoing commissioners at the Dec. 15 meeting, offering personalized praise as well as commemorative plaques. McGann commended Commissioner Greg Halliday’s commitment to the many boards on…
Grand County Commissioner Curtis Wells is ending his term this winter, having chosen not to seek reelection this fall. However, his farewell to the county commission is not a goodbye to public service….
When Jaylyn Hawks entered local government six years ago, she didn’t imagine that her tenure would end with a pandemic and a trip to Japan. Now that her husband, Steve Hawks, has accepted…
After outcry and public comment from Grand County residents about noise from off-highway vehicles in residential neighborhoods, on Oct. 20 the Grand County Commission met with the Moab City Council. At the meeting,…
The League of Women Voters’ Bonita Kolb and KZMU’s News & Public Affairs Director Molly Marcello moderated a virtual candidates’ forum on Oct. 5 ahead of November’s general election. State and county candidates…
The League of Women Voters will host its candidate forum on Monday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. live on KZMU FM (90.1 FM & 106.7 FM). You can also watch the…
Phil Lyman, a Blanding Republican representing the 73rd District in the Utah House of Representatives, will finally pay the rest of the $95,955.61 fine imposed on him for his illegal UTV ride in…
The Moab City Council held a public meeting over Zoom for residents to comment on Proposition 8 on Sept. 22. The proposed sales tax will appear on the general election ballot on Nov….
In a press release, the Moab City Council announced a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 to discuss Proposition 8, a proposed tax that will appear on the general election ballot for Moab…
On Sept. 8, United States Rep. John Curtis visited Moab’s City Council Chambers for a town hall meeting. The representative for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, which extends from Provo all the way through…
The chief of the Moab Police Department issued a rebuke to public comments by the Grand County Attorney on possible gender bias in law enforcement. In an interview recorded on June 8 with…
February 14 is most commonly known as Valentine’s Day, a holiday to celebrate romantic love. It is also the birthday of a historically important national institution: the League of Women Voters. This year,…
In March, Governor Gary Herbert signed off on SB132, a law raising the alcohol limit for beer available on tap at restaurants and available in stores. As of Nov. 1, the new limit…
