Nation Feb 21 Mormon church fined $5 million for obscuring size of investment portfolio By Sam Metz, Associated Press
Nation Nov 16 Mormon church backs same-sex marriage law, maintains relationships still sinful The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages, but said that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships against God's commandments. By Sam Metz, Associated Press
Politics Feb 21 Photo essay: ‘I thought I voted for the lesser of two evils’ The state has had a complicated relationship with President Donald Trump. By Sebastian Rich
Nation Apr 04 Mormon church repeals baptism ban for children of gay parents The surprise announcement reverses rules that triggered widespread condemnations from LGBTQ members and their allies. By Brady McCombs, Associated Press
Politics Oct 08 Utah Republicans out front in opposing Trump If the pushback against Donald Trump becomes a Republican Party revolt, it could be said that it got its start in Utah. By Nicholas Riccardi and Brady McCombs, Associated Press
Jan 04 Why the Bundy militia mixes Mormon symbolism with anti-government sentiment By John Sepulvado, OPB In many ways, the standoff between militia and the U.S. government encapsulates a deeply intertwined anti-federal sentiment mixed with Mormon symbolism. Continue reading
Mar 06 LGBT anti-discrimination bill passes Utah test By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — A Republican-controlled Senate committee in the Utah Legislature offered its unanimous and at times emotional support for a proposal to protect gay and transgender individuals as the landmark measure passed its first test. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch In releasing history, Mormon Church grapples with origins and polygamy By PBS News Hour Continue watching