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This commentary argues that Utah's CHAT campaign, which encourages positive childhood experiences and family bonding, is a valuable initiative to build trust and emotional support between parents and children. It contends that actively fostering such connections can help address the disconnect between parents' perceptions and teens' willingness to share emotions.
Thousands attended the Pride Parade in downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, days after Governor Spencer Cox declared June 'Fidelity Month.' The parade featured a colorful procession with marchers, including Salt Lake Educators, filling downtown streets, following a weekend of LGBTQ+ rallies and events.
This commentary argues that Utah's defense sector is vital to both national security and the state's economy, advocating for Congress to approve the President's FY2027 defense budget. It highlights specific programs like Sentinel and the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye that support thousands of Utah jobs and generate billions in economic activity.
Utah's richest man, Matthew Prince, is pushing Vail Resorts to sell him Park City Mountain Resort, the nation's largest ski area. He promises a $500 million investment and urges Vail to adopt an asset-light franchise model for its Epic Pass.
A progressive nonprofit and five Utah residents sued officials and MIDA over the Stratos Project, alleging violations of Box Elder County residents' rights. The suit claims MIDA is an unconstitutional unelected body and that Senate President Adams and Sen. Stevenson illegally hold multiple offices. O'Leary accused opponents of coordinated misinformation and said he is investigating possible links to Chinese-backed interests.
The Antelope Data Center project, including a data center and a 1.5-gigawatt natural gas power plant, has moved forward after months of debate. The proposed development is located about 15 miles northwest of Cedar City, Utah, and is proposed by Pronghorn Development LLC.
This commentary argues that Utah's record-warm winter significantly harmed the ski industry, citing data showing a decline in visitation that could cost the state millions in tax revenue. It contends that climate change poses a direct economic threat to winter tourism.
The commentary argues that Utah's voter roll audit, showing 99.72% accuracy, demonstrates that state and local election officials are effectively managing voter registration without federal intervention. It contends that federalism makes voter fraud difficult and that centralizing registration would actually increase fraud risks.
This commentary argues that Vail Resorts' management is failing shareholders by not selling off ski areas, and that the company should adopt an asset-light franchise model. The author, Matthew Prince, contends that selling Park City Mountain Resort to him would be a beneficial move for the company.