Nation Dec 31 Bans on using SNAP funds for soda, candy and other foods take effect in some states Jan. 1 By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Nation Dec 30 Court releases closed hearing transcript for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk In a 97-page transcript released later Monday, attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued that widespread videos and photos of him shackled and in jail clothing could create bias against him among potential jurors. By Matthew Brown, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Nation Dec 30 These new 2026 state laws are among the first of their kind The first of the year brings with it a variety of new state laws on climate change, driving drunk and the minimum wage. By David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Nation Dec 29 Transcript from Charlie Kirk shooting suspect hearing for must be released, judge orders State District Judge Tony Graf said Monday the transcript must be posted on the court docket by the end of the day. By Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Nation Dec 11 Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk makes 1st court appearance as judge weighs media access The Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys pushed to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case. By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Nov 11 Utah judge rejects Republican-drawn congressional map, adopts alternative creating Democratic-leaning district By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The newly approved map gives Democrats a much stronger chance to flip a seat in a state that has not had a Democrat in Congress since early 2021. Continue reading
Oct 27 Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing can wear street clothes in court amid 'extraordinary' attention By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns, a judge ruled Monday. Continue reading
Oct 07 Democrats could have slight shot at winning House seat in Utah with new congressional map By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press Utah’s Republican-led Legislature has approved a revised congressional map that could give Democrats an improved chance at flipping a seat as the party fights to topple the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 7:52 Utah art project spotlights Great Salt Lake's fragile future By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Daria Nastasia As the Great Salt Lake in Utah continues to dry up, the arts community has mobilized to lay bare the major ecological, economic and health stakes if the decline continues. The public art project, Wake the Great Salt Lake, aims… Continue watching
Sep 29 The fight to redraw U.S. House maps is spreading. Here's where things stand in Missouri and other states By Associated Press Missouri has become the third state to embrace a mid-decade redesign of its U.S. House districts in a quest for partisan advantage. Continue reading