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Ogden, UT — A bill that could change the way Utahns cast their ballots in elections passed a key House committee on Tuesday, sparking debate over the future of the state’s voting system. House Bill 300, sponsored by Rep. Jefferson Burton, R-Salem, mandates that voters show an ID when submitting their ballots by mail or at designated drop boxes. The bill aims to ensure that only registered voters are casting ballots, a measure Burton says will increase voter confidence and expedite the election process. “The majority of Americans and majority of Utahns believe that folks should show their ID when…

Utah – According to the state officials, one year after opening, the West Davis Highway has improved traffic flow on I-15 in Davis County and local roads. Engineers with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) report that about 28,000 vehicles use the 16-mile, four-lane highway daily. “That’s 28,000 vehicles that are also not on I-15,” said UDOT Project Manager Corey Nelson. “As northern Utah continues to grow, this highway is critical in preparing for it.” The highway extends from I-15 near Glovers Lane in Farmington to SR-193 in West Point. UDOT is now planning to expand it further north. This…