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2025 Legislative Session off and running
SALT LAKE CITY—Lawmakers will address hundreds of bills during the 45-day session. Education, energy, affordable housing and election reform are among topics legislators will be considering.
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LAWMAKERS SIT WITH THEIR FAMILIES on the House Floor for the opening of the 2025 Legislative Session.
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bathrooms, etc. “It can be divisive and hurtful to some segments of the community.” However, some lawmakers have already proposed legislation surrounding transgender rights, with a rally taking place on the Capitol steps the first day. He’s also excited to see a change in the policy on cell phones in the
classroom. “It would default to not allow them in schools. Districts could override it but the default would be for them to be banned. Evidence shows they are a disruption and that they impede learning.” Education is always at the top of the list during the session. Please see SESSION: pg. 5
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TikTok was restored after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to work with the platform to prevent a permanent U.S. ban, delaying the enforcement of a law requiring its sale to a U.S. company over national security concerns. The Supreme Court upheld the law, and TikTok warned it could go dark without clarity from the Biden administration. Trump suggested a potential 90-day extension, while ByteDance has resisted selling, despite ongoing interest from investors. TikTok remains at the center of a debate over foreign ownership and data security.
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Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts to block Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship, citing its violation of the 14th Amendment. Legal experts and precedent, including United States v. Wong Kim Ark, suggests the proposal is unlikely to succeed. Courts have time to act before the order takes effect.
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he Utah State Capitol was packed on Tuesday as the 2025 Legislative Session began. Over the next 45 days, bills will be discussed – some passed, others defeated – as lawmakers do their best to represent the state. “It’s exciting to start over,” said Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross. “You never quite know what the session will bring.” Energy, education and transportation will probably be the top three biggest topics, he said. “There will be a lot of discussion on election reform too. There are about 30 bills (on that) in the House. Some I think are OK and some are unnecessary in my opinion.” Weiler said he hopes the session isn’t a repeat of last year’s, with controversial bills like transgender
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How to help victim the Los Ange s of les wildfires
Wildfires in the Los Angeles ropolitan area have destroyed met37,000 acres, 12,000 structu over res, and displaced 150,000 residen leaving at least ts, 24 disaster aid has dead. Federal been provided, and experts empha size the importance of long-te rm help the commu donations to Specific needs nity recover fully. like toiletries and direct support for families are effective than more miscellaneous item donations, while to avoid scamm caution is urged ers exploiting crisis. Trusted the organizations like Direct Relief and World Central Kitchen are recomm ended for contributions.
House passes ban on transgend er students in girls sports
The House passed a Republicanbacked bill bannin girls and women g transgender on school sports from competing teams matchin their gender identity g , amending Title IX to define sex ductive biology based on repro, with Democrats largely opposin g it and debate centering on fairnes s s and safety in women’s sports. Lawmakers urge Biden to extend Jan. 19 deadlin e for Lawmakers are TikTok ban urging Preside Biden and the Supreme Court nt prevent a looming to TikTok ban, set to take effect if its ByteDance, fails parent company, assets by Jan. to sell its U.S. 19, arguing the would infringe on free speech ban harm millions , of creators, and mantle vibrant disonline commu nities, despite nationa l over data privacysecurity concerns and content manipulation.
Costco’s unionized workers vote to authorize nationwide strike Over 18,000 Teamsters union members at Costco voted to authorize a strike, demanding fair wages and benefits in light of the company’s $254 billion revenue and $7.4 billion net profit. With more than 85% support, workers plan to strike if no agreement is reached by Jan. 31, citing Costco’s refusal to reflect its record success in employee contracts.