Utah political news
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2019[edit]
No news has been posted yet for this year.
2018[edit]
No news was posted for this year.
2017[edit]
- The Federal Vacancy Count 10/25/2017 Oct 25, 2017
2016[edit]
No news has been posted yet for this year
2015[edit]
- The Federal Vacancy Count 12/30/2015 Dec 30, 2015
- The Federal Vacancy Count 5/27/2015 May 27, 2015
- Ballot Law Update: Nebraska and Wyoming remove bans on pay-per-signature Apr 09, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Sign stirs controversy in Texas Mar 16, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: States beginning to solidify 2016 ballots Mar 10, 2015
- The Federal Vacancy Count 1/14/2015 Jan 14, 2015
2014[edit]
- State Legislative Tracker: Utah reconsidering firing squads Nov 24, 2014
- The Federal Vacancy Count 9/24/2014 Sep 24, 2014
- The Federal Vacancy Count 9/3/2014 Sep 03, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Maine legislator passes away Aug 04, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Utah candidate facing charges Jul 28, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Election laws challenged Jul 03, 2014
- 2014 elections review: Maryland busy on otherwise quiet night in state legislature primaries Jun 25, 2014
- Legislative Lowdown: Identifying competitive Utah elections in 2014 Apr 14, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Women successful in judicial races as incumbents face challengers Mar 27, 2014
- Filing deadline report: Utah Attorney General special election Mar 21, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Ohio incumbent commits filing error Feb 24, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Two states set sights on NSA Feb 17, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: California senator convicted Feb 03, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Indiana considers same-sex marriage ban Jan 13, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/8/2014 Jan 08, 2014
2013[edit]
- 2013 State Executive Awards Dec 31, 2013
- Top state executive official resignations of 2013 Dec 20, 2013
- Utah Rep. Jim Matheson will not seek re-election Dec 17, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Politeness leads to arrest, rude video deemed free speech Dec 05, 2013
- Interim Attorney General takes office in Utah Dec 04, 2013
- Utah Attorney General resigns, proclaims innocence amid criminal investigations Nov 22, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Halloween edition Oct 31, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Nevada representative passes away Oct 14, 2013
- Freshman state representative named as new Lieutenant Governor of Utah Oct 09, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Colorado senate leadership picture remains unclear Oct 07, 2013
- The Executive Summary: Utah's Greg Bell becomes fourth lieutenant governor to resign this year Sep 19, 2013
- Utah group launches effort to reform election process Aug 30, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Action in the courts on guns and police chases Aug 22, 2013
- Utah's Lee proposes shutdown over Obamacare Aug 14, 2013
- The Executive Summary: Controversies continue to unfold around Virginia Governor, Utah Attorney General Jul 25, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Colorado recalls upheld in court Jul 22, 2013
- Herbert calls for a special session Jul 15, 2013
- The Executive Summary: Why do state officials leave office early Jun 27, 2013
- Utah's Swallow still has no plans to resign Jun 14, 2013
- Utah's John Swallow still under investigation May 30, 2013
- Unprecedented rise in prosecutions for immigration-related offenses May 21, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Second chances May 16, 2013
- Utah's delegation makes headlines in Congress May 13, 2013
- Utah gun rights bills set to reappear in 2014 Apr 29, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Music, marijuana and private schools Apr 25, 2013
- Utah Attorney General wants dismissal of complaint against him Apr 15, 2013
- Utah PAC violates in-session contribution ban Mar 30, 2013
- Utah Legislature reauthorizes task force to assist veterans Mar 14, 2013
- Math and science education bill moves to House floor Feb 26, 2013
- Air quality concerns a major issue in Utah Feb 13, 2013
- Governor Herbert pushes for executive ethics reform Jan 28, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Pensions and adoptions Jan 24, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Courts rule on drugs and vacations Jan 17, 2013
- Utah Attorney General tied to fraud case Jan 14, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/2/2013 Jan 02, 2013
2012[edit]
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Utah State Executive Officials Dec 13, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Utah Congressional Seats Dec 06, 2012
- Utah Democrats vying for McAdams' seat hold debate Nov 29, 2012
- 4 more years for all Utah District judges Nov 07, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Utah State Legislature Nov 02, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Utah State Executive Officials Nov 02, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Utah Congressional Seats Nov 02, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Two state measures emerge from the ballot shadows Oct 23, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/17/2012 Oct 17, 2012
- Early voting begins next week in Utah Oct 15, 2012
- Challenger Cooke blasts Governor Herbert over lack of transparency Oct 01, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/26/2012 Sep 27, 2012
- Judge Stoney announces retirement amid complaints Sep 19, 2012
- A look at the past 3 years: What to expect from 2012 state ballot measure voter guides Sep 13, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Judges seeking retention are judged Sep 13, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
- Judge confirms state's decision to allow tar sands mine without groundwater pollution permit Sep 04, 2012
- In Utah, lawsuit challenging liquor laws dismissed Aug 31, 2012
- Wikipedia cited in Utah appellate court Aug 27, 2012
- Su Chon and James Blanch confirmed to 3rd District Court Aug 16, 2012
- 2012 competitiveness in Utah state legislative elections Aug 10, 2012
- Bill to preserve land around Utah's Y Mountain passes U.S. House Jul 30, 2012
- Utah state legislature expected to have big turnover in 2013 Jul 15, 2012
- Utah judgeship vacancy deemed an emergency Jul 15, 2012
- JP Election Brief: 2012 Retention Elections Jul 05, 2012
- 2012 elections review: Six incumbents fall in Utah legislative primaries Jun 27, 2012
- Incumbent Utah auditor defeated in primary; Swallow cruises to victory in GOP attorney general race Jun 27, 2012
- Two judges appointed to Utah's 3rd district court Jun 26, 2012
- 2012 elections preview: Utah voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Jun 25, 2012
- Election preview: Breaking down Utah's state executive races Jun 25, 2012
- Early voting has begun in Utah Jun 14, 2012
- Court executive appointed in Utah's 4th Judicial District Jun 14, 2012
- Nuffer becomes Utah's newest federal court judge May 30, 2012
- Surge of moderate GOP delegates hurts Utah's most conservative May 29, 2012
- Utah law requires 72-hour abortion wait period May 15, 2012
- Nominee named to fill Sandy City Justice Court vacancy May 14, 2012
- Utah Senate panel backs judicial nominee May 01, 2012
- Trial court executive appointed Apr 29, 2012
- Nominees announced for Hildale Justice Court Apr 12, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Four measures, three states, one big ballot proposal total Apr 10, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/28/2012 Mar 28, 2012
- Matthew Durrant becomes head of Utah's judiciary Mar 27, 2012
- Election preview: Less than half of Utah's state executive primary races are contested Mar 16, 2012
- Will Sen. Lee vote against a nominee he supports Mar 14, 2012
- Utah state Senate approves bill to join interstate Healthcare Compact Mar 07, 2012
- Utah Senate passes Pledge of Allegiance bill Feb 29, 2012
- Utah Senator votes against all of Obama judicial nominees Feb 28, 2012
- Eight states launch pilot program to tackle voter registration errors Feb 14, 2012
- Supreme Weekly: Cases in Arizona and Utah Feb 09, 2012
- Family portrayed in TV show "Sister Wives" takes polygamy ban to court Feb 07, 2012
- Utah bill would allow guns to be openly carried Feb 01, 2012
- Utah trial courts embrace Law Day Jan 31, 2012
- Utah citizens angry about strict liquor rules Jan 16, 2012
- Supreme Weekly: Redistricting, ethics charges and major rulings Jan 12, 2012
- Federal 10th Circuit upholds lower court Sharia ruling Jan 11, 2012
2011[edit]
- Utah Court of Appeals Reconsiders Teen's Case Dec 28, 2011
- Utah legislators battle over education funding Dec 14, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/7/2011 Dec 07, 2011
- Utah Judge Asked to Dismiss Case Dec 01, 2011
- Precious metals are legal tender in Utah but are not yet accepted Nov 30, 2011
- Sandstrom to run for Utah's new congressional district Nov 15, 2011
- Utah Judiciary Council Receives New Member Nov 15, 2011
- New Judges for Utah's Judicial Districts Oct 21, 2011
- State Legislative Tracker: Redistricting dominates legislative action Oct 10, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Cases across the country Oct 06, 2011
- Utah Judge Evaluations Now Online Sep 30, 2011
- Utah Redistricting Committee endorses new map Sep 28, 2011
- Utah Democrats prepare plan for public education Sep 16, 2011
- Judge Named for Salt Lake City Justice Court Sep 08, 2011
- Congressman Matheson claims to be a target in redistricting Aug 31, 2011
- Judge recuses self during initial court appearance Aug 30, 2011
- Thirteen states hold a AAA S&P credit rating in 2011 Aug 15, 2011
- Immigration is a major topic in Utah and other state legislatures Aug 15, 2011
- Nominees named for Salt Lake City Justice Court Aug 15, 2011
- Record number of concealed gun permits revoked in Utah Jul 31, 2011
- Utah Judges Retiring, Nominees Named Jul 22, 2011
- Liquor losses in Utah Jul 15, 2011
- State Legislative Tracker: Wisconsin recall primaries begin, Minnesota shutdown continues Jul 11, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/6/2011 Jul 06, 2011
- Salt Lake City Justice Court Position Open Jun 28, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Vermont takes step toward eliminating multi-member House districts Jun 17, 2011
- Holladay Justice Court Nominees Selected Jun 14, 2011
- Legal battle yields federal legislation blocking NLRB from suing states Jun 07, 2011
- Obama nominee gets Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 01, 2011
- Utah 3rd District Court Judge Named May 31, 2011
- Gold bugs win in Utah May 23, 2011
- Fillmore City Justice Court Vacancy Filled May 08, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Chaos in Colorado: Compromise nowhere in sight May 06, 2011
- NLRB targets Arizona and South Dakota in secret ballot lawsuit Apr 26, 2011
- Ballot Law Update: Court decisions shape initiative and referendum Apr 25, 2011
- Residents Call for Removal of Third District Judge Apr 23, 2011
- Arguments on Letter in Allgier Case Heard by Utah Supreme Court Apr 15, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: days for legislative sessions are numbered Apr 12, 2011
- Ballot Law Update: States propose 201 laws affecting initiative and referendum Apr 11, 2011
- Update: Secret ballot inititatives may face legal challenge Mar 31, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: petition signatures submitted and lawsuits filed Mar 29, 2011
- Utah Courts to Expand Interpreter Services Mar 22, 2011
- Candidates for Third District Court Vacancy now being selected Mar 22, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: no certifications but proposals continue to add up Mar 15, 2011
- 29 of 124 state court judges in Utah are women Mar 15, 2011
- Utah lawmakers pull the plug on electronic signatures for measures, candidates Mar 11, 2011
- Alabama House passes secret ballot amendment Mar 10, 2011
- Providence Justice Done After 19 years on Bench Feb 17, 2011
- Judicial Vacancy Posted for Fillmore Court Feb 15, 2011
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Let the games begin, as census delivers first round of local population data Feb 04, 2011
- Four state Attorneys General draw battle lines in secret ballot lawsuit Jan 28, 2011
- Utah may get an official state firearm Jan 28, 2011
- Sherene Dillon appointed to Utah's Second District Court Jan 25, 2011
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count plateaus at 4 certified measures Jan 18, 2011
- Feds challenge secret ballot measures in four states Jan 18, 2011
- Utah representative removed from office Jan 14, 2011
- New Year brings gubernatorial inaugurations Jan 03, 2011
- Governors in the news: 2011 begins with state executives flexing their muscles in many ways Jan 02, 2011
2010[edit]
- David Tubbs to fill justice court vacancy Dec 30, 2010
- Votes cast for governor change signature requirements in 12 states Dec 30, 2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- Utah Attorney General to continue work through chemotherapy Dec 29, 2010
- Scott Matheson confirmed to 10th Circuit Dec 28, 2010
- U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment Dec 21, 2010
- Judge Funk to join Providence Justice Court Dec 21, 2010
- Judge Marx appointed to Justice Court Dec 21, 2010
- In Utah, Governor's Budget Voted Down by House GOP Dec 15, 2010
- Utah lawmakers revisit affirmative action amendment for 2012 ballot Nov 16, 2010
- Strong tea party support amongst Utah voters Nov 01, 2010
- Herbert appoints two judges to Utah's Third District Court Oct 19, 2010
- Judge Holderness to retire Oct 17, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Southwest ballot measures Oct 07, 2010
- As registration deadlines loom, new state website gains traffic Sep 30, 2010
- Herriman Justice Court gets new judge Sep 20, 2010
- Citizen initiatives make rare appearances on Utah ballots Sep 15, 2010
- Judge McCully retires from the Juvenile Court Sep 13, 2010
- Juvenile court judge dies in fall Sep 05, 2010
- No citizen initiatives scheduled to appear on Utah 2010 ballot Sep 01, 2010
- Three nominees chosen to fill Justice Court vacancy Aug 28, 2010
- Randy Birch appointed to Heber City Justice Court Aug 26, 2010
- Utah ethics initiative supporters report they met 2012 requirements Aug 13, 2010
- Two judicial appointees approved by confirmation committee Aug 12, 2010
- Utah judicial selection rules change Aug 12, 2010
- Bluffdale and Herriman justice court nominees announced Aug 06, 2010
- Karla Staheli appointed Juvenile Court Judge Jul 29, 2010
- Utah lawmakers approve one initiative bill during session Jul 26, 2010
- Four appointed to Utah's Second Judicial District Jul 26, 2010
- Candidates for Heber City Justice Court position chosen Jul 23, 2010
- Judge Parkin moves to Orem City court Jul 21, 2010
- Replacement sought for former Justice Court Judge Beesley Jul 13, 2010
- Utah establishes interim e-signature rule for initiatives & referendums Jul 09, 2010
- Joel Marker to fill vacancy on Utah bankruptcy court Jul 05, 2010
- Appointees chosen for vacancies on Utah's 3rd and 8th District Courts Jun 30, 2010
- Thomas R. Lee confirmed to Utah's Supreme Court Jun 24, 2010
- Utah's high court says "yes" to e-signatures Jun 22, 2010
- Nominees named for Utah 5th District Court Jun 18, 2010
- Senate Committee advances two federal court candidates Jun 14, 2010
- Nominees named for Utah 2nd District Court Jun 14, 2010
- Utah ethics initiative aims for the 2012 ballot Jun 11, 2010
- BYU professor nominated to Utah Supreme Court May 28, 2010
- Utah's high court to hear electronic signature case May 25, 2010
- Utah Supreme Court Justice retires May 16, 2010
- Brady nominated to 4th Judicial District May 16, 2010
- Dale appointed to 2nd District Court May 16, 2010
- Utahns to vote on only two measures (so far) May 14, 2010
- Herbert gets 3rd District Court nominees May 14, 2010
- Nominees announced for Utah's 8th District Court May 12, 2010
- Orderville Justice Court gets new judge May 07, 2010
- New judge on Orem City Justice Court May 01, 2010
- Utah ethics petition signatures will remain private for now Apr 29, 2010
- Six nominees seek Utah Supreme Court appointment Apr 18, 2010
- Utah attorneys ask federal court for signature privacy TRO Apr 15, 2010
- Last day to file signatures for initiated state statutes in Utah Apr 15, 2010
- Christiansen appointed to Court of Appeals Apr 10, 2010
- New juvenile judgeship opens in 5th District Apr 10, 2010
- Four nominees considered for Tooele County Justice Court position Apr 10, 2010
- Five nominated to fill Fourth District Court vacancy Apr 06, 2010
- Utah Supreme Court may rule on validity of electronic signatures Apr 05, 2010
- Two 2nd District Court judges announce retirement Mar 16, 2010
- Matheson appointed to 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Mar 06, 2010
- Three Justice Court vacancies announced Feb 26, 2010
- Judge Pitt to retire Feb 26, 2010
- Additional juvenile court judgeship being considered Feb 26, 2010
- Roth confirmed to Court of Appeals Feb 26, 2010
- Utah legislation proposes easier petition name removal Feb 22, 2010
- Higbee joins race for Utah Court of Appeals judgeship Feb 16, 2010
- Multiple ethics commission measures may appear on Utah ballot Feb 02, 2010
- New bills increase Governor's influence over the judiciary Jan 30, 2010
- Chief Justice asks lawmakers to cut District Court judgeship Jan 26, 2010
- Utah group hopes to move initiative signature solicitation online Jan 21, 2010
- Campaign finance reports reveal small-donor support for two initiatives Jan 13, 2010
- Two appointed to fill Utah justice court vacancies Jan 12, 2010
2009[edit]
- Utah GOP opposed to ethics initiative Nov 24, 2009
- Nominees for Utah Court of Appeals announced Nov 23, 2009
- Volunteers begin collecting signatures for Utah Ethics Commission Initiative Oct 01, 2009
- Herbert nominates new judge to Utah Court of Appeals Sep 24, 2009
- Granite area petitions for township status Sep 10, 2009
- Upcoming vacancy on the Utah Court of Appeals Aug 26, 2009
- Utah citizens look to create two new commissions Aug 16, 2009
- Justice court judge accused of sexual misconduct Aug 05, 2009
- Court supervision confirmed in UEP case Jul 22, 2009
- Redistricting initiative filed in Utah May 16, 2009
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