Utah becomes first U.S. state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools

Open this photo in gallery:People march following a Pride rally at the Utah State Capitol on June 2, 2023, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer/The Associated Press Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all …

Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature. …

Utah Bans Fluoride In Public Water

Topline Utah’s Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a law to prohibit fluoride in public drinking water amid a recent surge of concern over the mineral additive—despite decades of backing by public health officials—fueled in part by Health Secretary Robert F …

Utah Becomes First State To Phase Out Universal Vote-By-Mail

Utah’s Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill Wednesday to phase out the state’s universal mail-in voting system, marking the first time a state has ended the practice of mailing a ballot to every registered voter. With his signature, Utah will phase …

Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water

Utah just became the first U.S. state to ban fluoride in public water systems. Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, signed a bill into law on Thursday that prohibits any person or government entity from adding the mineral, which can prevent tooth decay, to …

Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public water

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Utah becomes first state to ban LGBT Pride flags from flying at state buildings

Utah GOP Gov. Spencer Cox, on Thursday night announced that he would allow a law that bans LGBTQ+ pride flags from flying at schools and government buildings to take effect without his signature, making it the first state to do so. The ban also encompasses …

Reports: David Blitzer In Talks With Miller Family Regarding RSL, Utah Royals Sale

SALT LAKE CITY – According to reports, David Blitzer is in talks with the Miller Family to sell control stakes in Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals FC. Sportico says that Blitzer is “expected to remain an investor” if the deal goes through. BREAKING: …

Sudden end of federal grants results in layoffs at Utah DHHS, department says

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that it will lay off several employees due to the unexpected termination of several federal grants. According to Friday’s press release, DHHS received an “unexpected notification” …