Utah News Connection

Research from The University of Utah explores the physical- and mental-health implications of social belonging in women.

Some $20 million of Utah's whopping $29 billion state budget will be spent on building wildlife crossings and fences across the state in an effort to keep wildlife off of highways.

Wildlife conservationists are calling for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to veto House Bill 469, which would allow year-round cougar hunting in the state.

Research explored Utah's female representation in Congress, the Legislature and concluded the state's executive branch is not where it should be.

A Goldman Sachs survey finds that 70 percent of small business owners give the federal government a grade of "C or below" for the effectiveness of programs, services and tax credits available to them. 

Tribal leaders from the eight federally recognized tribes in Utah gathered at a news conference at the state Capitol this week and called on state lawmakers to pass House Bill 40, Utah's version of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

A Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill which could impose stricter restrictions and regulations for public employees.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the prime opportunity for local leaders to connect with colleagues about shared challenges they face, but also engage with the federal government to discuss improvements. 

Two state agencies have teamed up to make safer wildlife migration a priority in Utah.

Utah Food Bank has received funding for distributing what it calls more "culturally responsive" foods.