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Sundance Film Festival Moves to Colorado in $34M Tax Deal

The Sundance Film Festival, one of the world’s most prominent independent film events, is relocating from Utah to Colorado in 2027, after securing $34 million in refundable tax credits over the next decade. The move is part of a broader state effort to attract high-profile cultural events using targeted economic incentives.

Utah Bans Pride Flags in Government Buildings

Utah has become the first state to prohibit pride flags from flying in state government buildings and public schools.

Utah Becomes First State to Prohibit Fluoride in Public Drinking Water

Governor Spencer Cox (R) signed a bill making Utah the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water.

Utah Nurse Arrested For Poisoning Friend in Attempt to Claim Life Insurance

A Utah nurse, Meggan Randall Sundwall, 47, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning and killing her friend and former roommate.

Utah Advances Bill to Enable State Payments in Gold and Silver

The Utah Legislature is advancing House Bill 306 (HB306), which would create a gold and silver-backed electronic payment system for state transactions.

Young Utah Girl in Critical Condition After Apparent Murder-Suicide

A 7-year-old girl is in critical condition at a Utah hospital after authorities say her mother shot her and her three sisters before taking her own life.

District Court Finds American Airlines Prioritized Political Agenda in Employees’ Retirement Funds

A district court ruled that American Airlines did not prioritize the financial interests of its employees' retirement funds and instead focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

Newsom Accuses Trump of Politicizing Wildfires, Threatening Emergency Aid

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President-elect Donald Trump during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, accusing him of politicizing Southern California wildfires and threatening aid to first responders. Newsom's remarks follow Trump’s recent criticism of the governor’s handling of the crisis.

Report Warns of Risks from Male Inmates in Women’s Prisons

A new report from the nonprofit Independent Women highlights significant risks associated with housing biologically male inmates who identify as female in women’s prisons.

Americans Continue Moving to Red States

U-Haul released data from one-way moves of 2024, finding that several of the states with the greatest number of incoming residents are Republican-led.

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