The Salt Lake Tribune, long regarded as a cornerstone of Utah journalism, has operated under a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation since 2019—a move that was hailed at the time as a national first for legacy newspapers. However, questions are beginning to surface about whether the Tribune’s tax-exempt

President Donald Trump has endorsed Rob Axson for Utah Republican Party chair, a striking move given that Axson’s main opponent is Phil Lyman—a man Trump pardoned in 2020. Lyman, a state lawmaker, gained national attention for leading a protest ride through a protected area in southeastern Utah, which

Utah Republican Party delegates are set to vote on a proposed bylaw that would revoke party membership from candidates who use the signature-gathering method to qualify for the primary ballot. Newly elected U.S. Senator John Curtis, Attorney General Derek Brown, and Governor Spencer Cox all used the signature path

Former Utah State Representative Phil Lyman announced his intention to run for governor again in 2028, following a write-in campaign in the 2024 election that secured him third place behind Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Democrat Brian King. Speaking at a forum in Orem, Lyman emphasized his commitment to combating

Utah GOP Chair Candidate Phil Lyman Defends Tim Ballard in Emotional Remarks In a tear-filled display of support, Utah GOP Chair candidate Phil Lyman came to the defense of embattled activist Tim Ballard, criticizing what he sees as a politically motivated takedown. Speaking on the Main Street Media radio show,

The newspaper's editorial criticized Utahns for continuing to utilize fossil fuels while also acknowledging significant new solar capacity in the state. The editorial stresses that the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a major driver of future renewable growth, predicting billions in economic benefits and

Utah is exploring the development of a nuclear energy reactor at the Intermountain Power Plant in Millard County, marking a significant step in the state's energy strategy. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between EnergySolutions, the Intermountain Power Agency (IPA), and the state of Utah to assess

Utah has become the first state in the nation to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, following the signing of legislation by Governor Spencer Cox on March 27, 2025. The law, which takes effect on May 7, prohibits cities and communities from adding fluoride to their water