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Meta to pay $12B to Utah, other states, in teen social media addiction settlement

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Salt Lake City Finalizes FY27 Budget Amid Housing Growth Efforts

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Salt Lake CityAugust 26, 2026

Utah House Investigates Allegations Against Former Lawmaker

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Salt Lake CityAugust 26, 2026

QuikTrip Gas Station – Conditional Use and Design Review – 424 S Redwood Road

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Statewide leaders gathered at Southern Utah University for the annual One Utah Summit to strategize long-term economic growth across the state.

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