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Ogden, UT — In a narrow vote Thursday, the Utah Senate passed a controversial bill that would prohibit public labor unions from engaging in collective bargaining. House Bill 267, known as the “Public Sector Labor Union Amendments,” passed with 16 votes in favor and 13 votes against, meeting the required 15-vote threshold to move forward in the legislative process. The bill will now return to the House for further approval before reaching Governor Spencer Cox’s desk for final consideration. The bill has become a focal point of intense debate and public rallies throughout the legislative session. Supporters of the bill…

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…