Author: Mariah Wheeler

OGDEN, Utah – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said President Donald Trump incited the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. But he argued there isn’t time to remove him from office in the next two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated. Cox was outspoken and critical of Trump when he first ran for office, but he eventually changed course and said last year he supported the President during the election cycle. Cox argued that as the leader of Utah’s Republican party, it’s his job to support the national leader of the party, but he can still criticize the president. Read the full story.…

UTAH – Those Utahns who wish to participate in the legislative process at the Utah State Capitol complex can do so in person, beginning Monday, Jan. 25. And, because space is limited due to physical distancing requirements and the presence of the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP), a virtual option for the public viewing of legislative activity remains in place. According to an email from the office of the Utah Senate, because of the ongoing transmission risk of COVID-19, the virtual option is highly encouraged. “The health and safety of all Utahns remain[s] our number one priority as we accommodate in-person…