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Senator Lee introduces bill prohibiting taxpayer-funded union activities during work hours

By SLC Times | Jul 31, 2024

Senator Lee introduces the No Union Time on the Taxpayer’s Dime Act

Senator introduces bills aiming at reducing federal regulation burdens

By SLC Times | Jul 31, 2024

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced two pieces of legislation—the Locating the Inefficiencies of Bureaucratic Edicts to Reform and Transform the Economy (LIBERATE) Act and the Promoting Innovation and Offering the Needed Escape from Exhaustive Regulations (PIONEER) Act—to reduce excessive federal regulations and encourage innovation across the economy. Together, these bills aim to streamline federal regulations, remove barriers to innovation, and restore the proper balance of power between the federal government and the American people.

Salt Lake City CEO: VP Harris’ support for reparations shows she is 'new poster child for socialism’

By SLC Times | Jul 30, 2024

The founder of a Salt Lake City-based coffee company said Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for reparations shows Harris is “the new poster child for socialism.”

Senator Mike Lee introduces SHUSH Act targeting firearm suppressor regulations

By SLC Times | Jul 29, 2024

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act today, aiming to reduce the regulation of firearm suppressors. The bill seeks to simplify the purchase process for law-abiding citizens and eliminate bureaucratic obstacles. Senate cosponsors include Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and John Cornyn (R-TX). The SHUSH Act has received support from organizations such as the National Association for Gun Rights, Gun Owners of America, the National Rifle Association, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

SLC Times area weekly mass times

By SLC Times | Jul 28, 2024

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How many companies in cities across Salt Lake County received FDA citations in Q2?

By SLC Times | Jul 23, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Salt Lake County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Two Southern Utah men sentenced for involvement in illegal cougar hunting

By SLC Times | Jul 22, 2024

A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced the final defendant today in a case involving a Utah licensed big game outfitter and his employee/cougar hunting guide in the District of Utah. The two defendants were sentenced separately for their involvement in leading canned hunts for commercial gain, violating the Lacey Act.

How many companies in cities in Salt Lake County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By SLC Times | Jul 22, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Salt Lake County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Salt Lake County awards $16,141,279 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By SLC Times | Jul 22, 2024

Salt Lake County's three universities paid $16,141,279 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Salt Lake County's institutions spent $18,226,999 on basketball teams in 2023

By SLC Times | Jul 21, 2024

Salt Lake County's basketball collegiate teams received $18,226,999 in funding for the 2023 season.

SLC Times area weekly mass times

By SLC Times | Jul 20, 2024

The following parishes in the SLC Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

From Beehive State News

University of Utah listed among least affordable Utah institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Beehive State News | 4 months ago

College costs for in-state students at the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City, were $9,315 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

SLC Times area weekly mass times

By SLC Times | Jul 13, 2024

The following parishes in the SLC Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Salt Lake County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By SLC Times | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Salt Lake County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

Senator introduces bills aimed at accelerating Baltimore's recovery after bridge collapse

By SLC Times | Jul 11, 2024

In response to the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at cutting regulations and expediting recovery efforts for Baltimore and its vital port. The collapse has significantly impacted thousands of residents and businesses dependent on the port for their livelihoods and affected the supply chain nationwide.

Salt Lake County's men's football teams receive $40,457,816 in 2023

By SLC Times | Jul 11, 2024

Men's football teams from Salt Lake County received $40,457,816 during the 2023 season, up 19.9% from the previous year.

Lawmakers propose repeal of costly DC child care worker degree mandate

By SLC Times | Jul 10, 2024

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has introduced the Childcare Worker Opportunity Act, a bill aimed at addressing the escalating childcare crisis in the District of Columbia. The proposed legislation seeks to repeal a stringent 2016 regulation that mandates childcare workers to hold a college degree. This rule has significantly contributed to the shortage of childcare providers and increased costs for families. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) has introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

Senator Mike Lee introduces bills addressing NATO burden sharing ahead of summit

By SLC Times | Jul 9, 2024

As Washington hosts this year's NATO Summit, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is set to introduce a series of bills addressing the strategic direction of NATO and the long-standing imbalance in defense spending. The summit marks NATO's 75th anniversary, prompting reflection on the alliance's operational readiness and financial posture.

SLC Times area weekly mass times

By SLC Times | Jul 6, 2024

The following parishes in the SLC Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Foreign national indicted on multiple drug charges after major seizure

By SLC Times | Jul 3, 2024

A federal grand jury has indicted a foreign national residing in Utah on drug charges following her arrest for allegedly distributing methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl through a drug trafficking organization in the District of Utah.