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Workers for opportunity applauds Utah House for passing milestone Worker Freedom Legislation

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – On Monday, Jan. 27, the Utah House of Representatives passed landmark legislation by a 42-32 vote margin. A pro-democracy and pro-worker measure, HB 267 enhances individual worker choice, fosters transparency and accountability, and ensures the protection of Utah workers’ rights.

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Letting the local legacy live on

On Monday, Jan. 27, Tuxzyn Burr Hathway, a 15-year-old from Koosharem, joined his family in expressing their concerns over a proposed name change to the ‘Burr Trail Scenic Backway.’ The trail, named after Hathway’s great-great-uncle, John Atlantic Burr, was proposed to be renamed to the ‘Donald J. Trump Presidential Burr Trail Backway’ in Garfield County.

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Utah legislature looks to change mail-in voting system

A new bill proposed by Utah House Republican leaders has proposed a bill to address concerns over the state’s vote-by-mail system. H.B. 300, also known as Amendments to Election Law, would require voters to return a mail-in ballot in person to a polling location where the voter must provide valid voter identification. Exceptions are outlined, and municipalities must have a set number of drop boxes based on voter population.

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