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Ogden, UT — A bill aimed at combating the state’s fentanyl crisis passed through the Utah House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday after an emotional hearing. House Bill 87 (HB87), sponsored by Rep. Matthew Gwynn, R-Farr West, would make it a first-degree felony for individuals to produce, distribute, or traffic fentanyl in the state. The committee approved the bill unanimously, sending it to the full House of Representatives for a vote. Rep. Gwynn, who serves as the police chief of Roy, shared personal stories during the hearing that underscored the severity of the issue. Gwynn, his voice…

Ogden, UT – In his annual State of the State address on Thursday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox called on lawmakers and residents to embrace a renewed commitment to growth and innovation. Speaking to a packed chamber at the Utah Capitol, Cox framed the speech as a call to action for the state to once again embody the pioneering spirit that shaped its early history. “The time for building is now,” Cox said, highlighting what he described as a growing gap between America’s ideals and its recent actions, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, housing, and technology. He emphasized that the…