Politics
Utah government records director asks lawmakers for help as appeals increase
— State lawmakers discussed Utah's public records law and process, as the state's records director sought help managing an increase in appeals, weighing transparency against privacy concerns.
Police defend Flock cameras as Utah lawmakers mull more regulations
— Utah lawmakers discussed the future of Flock license plate reader camera legislation, weighing law enforcement benefits against ongoing privacy and data collection concerns.
Kennedy Center closes, Pres. Trump says he won't spend Congressionally-approved funds to renovate the center
— A podcast segment discusses the Kennedy Center's closure and President Trump's refusal to spend congressionally approved renovation funds unless the center is renamed after him, raising legal questions about executive…
Politics gets this wrong. People get it right.
— An opinion piece argues that unlike zero-sum political competition, community groups and civil society can foster mutually beneficial relationships, citing commentary from Michael Tanner of FREOPP.
New reports detail mounting costs six months into Iran war
— New government reports six months into the war with Iran detail the mounting physical and financial costs of the conflict, raising questions about military readiness and taxpayer costs.On the Hill: Legislative election audit finds few places for improvement
— A new legislative audit finds Utah's elections are generally well-run by the Lieutenant Governor's Office, though it recommends improvements in tracking and enforcement of changes across the state's 29 county clerks.More: KSL , KSL News (YouTube) All 3 reports
Who Should Control Election Data | The Hinckley Report | S11 E1 9/11/26
— A PBS Utah 'Hinckley Report' episode discusses federal versus state control over election data, voter confidence, and state authority, featuring panelists from Deseret News, FOX 13 and Bountiful City.
Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News - September 16th, 2026
— An episode listing for Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News radio program dated September 16, 2026, with no specific news content described.
How Political “Enablers” Shape War, Power and Accountability
— University of Utah law professor Amos Guiora discusses his new book "Enablers: Normalizing the Unimaginable," arguing that people around political leaders should face moral and legal accountability, drawing on Israel's…
Meeting at a Glance: Grand County Commission — September 15, 2026
— A meeting-at-a-glance recap of the Grand County Commission's Sept. 15 session covering fire and EMS funding splits, a $300,000 tourism ad campaign, bike path maintenance, capital planning, and a state auditor inquiry…
Heber City cannot raise taxes this year as officials had planned
— Heber City's approved 4.2% property tax increase for fiscal year 2027 was blocked by the Utah State Tax Commission after officials failed to properly post a required Truth in Taxation document, leaving the city about…
Some Utah poll workers concerned about safety this year amid national tension over elections
— Utah County and Salt Lake County election officials report increased difficulty recruiting poll workers this year amid national tension over election security, and are boosting security measures including drop box…
Utah Senate confirms governor's latest Supreme Court nominees
— The Utah Senate confirmed Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to the Utah Supreme Court by a 26-2 vote, filling out the expanded seven-member court and replacing former Chief Justice Matthew Durrant and…More: KSL's Inside Sources , Salt Lake Tribune , Utah Policy All 4 reports
Council adopts American Fork’s 2026 general plan
— American Fork's City Council voted 5-0 to adopt an updated general plan, wrapping up a two-year rewrite that began with heavy public backlash over a companion rezoning proposal that was later scaled back.
Heavy commercial rezoning denied on State Street property
— The Lehi City Council unanimously denied rezoning a State Street property from residential to heavy commercial, opting instead to develop a limited-use development agreement with the landowners after residents raised…
Lehi City Council votes to dissolve PARC tax committee
— Lehi City Council voted 4-1 to eliminate the volunteer PARC Tax Advisory Committee, transferring grant review duties to city staff and council, and shortened applicant presentation time from 15 to 3 minutes.
Fillmore City Public Hearing 9/16/26 B
— Fillmore City Council will hold a public hearing on September 22, 2026 at 6:35 p.m. at city council chambers to receive public comment on a proposal, according to the notice.Fillmore City Public Hearing 9/16/26 A
— A public notice announcing that the Fillmore City Council will hold a public hearing on September 22, 2026 to receive comment on a proposed adoption, details behind a paywall.MCHA Quarterly Meeting Notice 9/16/26
— A public notice announcing the MCHA quarterly board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on September 24, 2026, at the Millard County Offices in Delta, Utah.
Police defend Flock cameras as Utah lawmakers mull more regulations
— Utah lawmakers on a legislative interim committee are weighing new regulations on Flock automatic license plate reader cameras amid privacy concerns, while police argue the technology has helped solve major crimes.More: Fox 13 All 2 reports
Inside Sources - September 16th, 2026
— An episode of the Utah political talk program Inside Sources, aired September 16, 2026, discussing current political topics.