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Swallow needs administrative leave

Herbert signs legislation to prevent teen suicide

Democrats call for legislative hearings into state executive scandals

Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012

Utah facing $1.2 billion-dollar water pollution problem

No solution

Utah GOP again rejects reforms to nomination process

Interior issues new public land fracking rule

Health care reform about to 'get real' for Utahns

West Davis Corridor project unveiled amid criticism

2 county attorneys investigating Swallow, Utah Attorney General's office

The right decision

Utah Senate confirms Pierpont to head Workforce Services

Suit: Make EPA force Utah to cut winter pollution

Public input invited on Utah tar sands mining proposal

Thousands of Utahns face Defense Department furloughs

Utah charter schools under new performance scrutiny

Nevada to Utah: Take a hike

Utah Speaker: Only informal AG impeachment talks

In Utah, debate continues over 'Zion curtain'

Keep caucuses and conventions

School officials report on class size reduction

Group touts housing tax reform

Utah GOP convention agenda includes vote on Common Core

Senator pushing to have Utah’s attorney general appointed

Health reform gap for Native Americans may affect few Utahns

House passes Ute tribe land swap

Utah schools to get record amount of school land trust money

Gun school for southern Utah teachers: Free training on a firing range

Utah lawmakers at Capitol to prep for next year

Dirty skies

Attorney General John Swallow says he's no criminal

Utah’s inclusion helps fuel economic growth, researcher says

Utah board wants Herbert to reconsider Snake Valley water deal rejection

Utah among top states for immigration cases; Arizona drops to 3rd

Western lawmakers push to restore mineral funds

GOP should embrace Utah Core

Huntsman to help launch monthly radio show

Utah's public university presidents paid less than national median

State lawmakers likely to discuss Attorney General John Swallow's troubles

Analysis shows where Utah stands with greenhouse gas emissions

Indicted businessman Jeremy Johnson wants to subpoena to AG John Swallow

New law banning teen drivers from cellphones starts Tuesday

Feds block Utah law over police power on public lands

A.G. should resign

Guv pick for corrections chief unanimously endorsed by Senate committee

Utah leaders waiting for feds in Swallow investigation; but will they share answers?

Challenge to caucus system to dominate state GOP convention

New Utah Internet Employment Privacy Act could impact workplace, hiring

Utah summer jobs market appears strong

House speaker on Swallow: Impeachment is on the table

Utah alcohol agency’s worst nightmare? Publicity

State School Board calls for support of Common Core

Utah Demo calls for special prosecutor in AG Swallow case

Guv tells feds Utah ready to run health exchange for small businesses

Tech firm to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Utah

Pressure grows on AG Swallow as allegations fly

A federal case

Former Utah Gov. Michael Leavitt returns to HHS for unveiling of official portrait

Utah voters becoming more diverse — just slightly

Shurtleff, Swallow lived it up on my dime, says convicted fraudster

UTA board: Is transit police just well-armed customer service?

University of Utah weighing skateboard ban

Federal and state power is out of balance

Raising Utah-European cooperation

Our lost civilization

Utah’s oil shale, tar sands in for a bumpy ride

Utah’s former consumer boss files ethics complaint against Swallow

UTA may look at other models for transit police

Federal interference in education

Deputy director promoted to new UDOT chief

Feds move to cap health coverage option for uninsurable Utahns

U.S. attorney for Utah steps aside from Swallow investigation

Summit to explore Utah’s water fate

Utah 2013 hunting permit numbers: Some rise, some fall

UT Supreme Court upholds Glendale murder verdict

State’s lawyers butter the right bread

Eleven Utah educators honored with Huntsman awards, cash

Rights vs. risk: Living near canals and areas of danger in Utah

After Expanding Coverage, Health Care Pioneer Seeks to Tame Costs

The Affordable Care Act will extend health care coverage to almost everybody. Now states are moving on to the next frontier in health care reform: containing costs. Once again, Massachusetts is taking the lead by putting its health care industry on an annual budget and requiring all insurers and medical providers to make detailed price lists available to the public.

Tensions Rise Amid Demise of Utah-Nevada Water Pact

Will Las Vegas’ thirst spark a water war between Utah and Nevada?

Governors Promote Employment for People With Disabilities

A yearlong initiative at the National Governors Association examines the roles that states and businesses can play in finding jobs for people with disabilities.

States Struggle To Keep Online Schools Accountable

As concerns grow about performance in the booming online education sector, some states are working to define their oversight role.

State Lawmakers Push Crackdown on Cancer-Causing Radon

Legislation filed in Iowa and Nebraska, and a proposal taking shape in Utah aim to reduce people’s exposure to radon, which kills about 21,000 people each year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Utah State of the State Address 2013

SALT LAKE CITY -- Feb. 1 -- Following is the prepared text of Gov. Gary Herbert's (R) 2013 State of the State Address:

Utah’s Health Insurance Exchange in Limbo

Utah’s attempt to preserve its health insurance exchange is testing the federal government’s flexibility on a key piece of the Affordable Care Act.

States Nervous About New Common Core School Standards

Concerns about local control have make implementation of the national education standards controversial in some states.

In the West, GOP Governors, Skeptical of Cap-and-Trade, Will Watch California

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-- Stateline asked several Republican governors about the role of climate change in energy policy in the West, asking them to weigh in on California’s new experiment with large-scale carbon trading.

Courts Embrace Technology, Advocacy To Stay Afloat

Investing in technology has helped state courts to better weather the recession, according to a group of state chief justices, court administrators and legislators who met in Washington, D.C. on Thursday (November 15).

States Get More Time to Decide If They Will Run Their Own Health Insurance Exchanges

Only a few new states have opted to build and operate their own insurance exchanges. More are taking a wait and see approach.

Republicans Win Big in North Carolina Governor’s Race But Struggle Elsewhere

Despite heavy spending by outside groups in nearly a dozen races for governor, the partisan mix of Democrats and Republicans leading states appeared to change only slightly as a result of Tuesday’s elections.

Best of #StateReads: Special Interests, Politics Delay Changes After Sandusky Scandal

This week’s collection of #StateReads includes an examination at what derailed child advocacy improvements in Pennsylvania following the Jerry Sandusky scandal, an investigation into the 15 percent of homicides in Washington, D.C. that have gone unsolved and a look at a region in Utah that contains as much as 80 percent of the state’s homeless population.

Arizona Ballot Measure Challenges the Federal Government Over Public Lands

Most western states remain uncomfortable with federal stewardship of their land. A group of activists wants to rewrite the Arizona constitution to change the rules.

Provo Stars in Utah’s Economic Recovery

Utah’s recovery has been driven by construction projects and high-tech start-ups with Provo, Forbes’ top pick for business and career opportunities, a driving force.

Democrats Play Defense in Governors’ Races

The race for New Hampshire governor has the hallmarks of the biggest gubernatorial races this fall: heavy involvement from outside groups, a national contest stealing the spotlight and messages that echo themes from this year’s presidential campaigns.

Can Digital Recordings Save Money for Courts?

Faced with crippling budget shortfalls, state courts are replacing in-person stenographers with digital recording systems. But do they really save money?

Infographic: S&P State Credit Ratings, 2001–2012

Private, independent credit rating agencies evaluate states’ financial health. States with the lowest grades typically have trouble keeping their spending in line with their tax revenues.

Will Utah Loosen Liquor License Quota?

It might be easier to get a cocktail or beer in Utah after the Legislature finishes its special session today (June 20). Lawmakers are expected to consider increasing the number of liquor licenses available statewide, an issue that has divided the GOP leadership there. Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert says a shortage

Delaware Gov Defends Common Core

A handful of states are reconsidering their pledges to adopt the common national standards in English and math, citing concerns about federal intrusion into the states. Supporters say that’s misguided.

Western States Wary of Federal Fracking Regs

Representatives from several Western states say draft federal rules on hydraulic fracturing on public lands would stymie natural gas development across states that largely depend on the industry for revenue.