The Legislature aims to tackle some of the most important issues in Utah this year, including the elections process, judicial reform and the housing and homelessness crisis.

The GOP-controlled Utah Legislature kicked off its 2025 general session on Tuesday with Republican leaders in both the House and Senate vowing to pursue policies to expand energy production, overhaul higher education,

UPR broadcast live from the Utah State Capitol complex on this opening day of the session. Host Tom Williams spoke with legislative leaders on top priorities for this year.

It’s the first Tuesday after the third Monday in January, meaning the Utah Legislature will gavel themselves into session for their 45-day marathon of annual lawmaking this morning. Here's how you can participate.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says federal permitting reform from the Trump administration will help double the state's energy production over the next decade

Gov. Spencer Cox hopes lawmakers will charge forward with his plan to bring more energy production to Utah this legislative session.

Utah Republican leaders gaveled in the 2025 legislative session aiming to transform Utah into a nuclear powerhouse, make sweeping changes to higher education and overhaul the state’s elections.

SALT LAKE CITY — Around 150 Utahns gathered on the first day of the 2025 legislative session to rally for transgender rights, highlighting concerns over increasing anti-transgender legislation in the state. The rally took place during the lunch hour on the south steps of the state Capitol.

Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings.