The U.S. Senate agreed to a motion to proceed to H.R. 1 on June 28, 2025. The vote to proceed was decided by a margin of 51 to 49.
The measure, designated as H.R. 1, is a bill intended to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. The motion required a simple majority to pass, and the result was recorded at 07:31 PM.
Utah Senators Curtis and Lee both voted in the yea category regarding the motion to proceed.
(Salt Lake City, UT) — State officials say cuts to federal funding means fewer families will get help paying for childcare. Washington has cut about 15-million dollars from the program that helps Utah families. The updated formula means about 900 families will lose assistance.
(Circleville, UT) — The statewide average gas price is down by two cents. Triple-A says the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular is now four-dollars and 39-cents. The most expensive average price can be found in Piute County, where it's four-80.
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is seeing a record number of bear incidents as severe drought pushes animals into lower elevations. State wildlife officials say they had responded to 168 incidents as of Tuesday, more than double the 83 reported during all of last year.
The RAMP tax equals one cent per $10 spent on non-essential purchases in Kaysville, excluding grocery food items and gasoline. This year’s grants total $568,000.
on Aug. 28, Richfield City Police Department, assisted by the Sanpete County Sheriff's Office and the Utah Department of Public Safety's Special Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence located in Mayfield.
The Pleasant View City Planning Commission has unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a proposed sober living facility. The decision includes requirements for the applicant to obtain all necessary state and local licenses before beginning operations.