As omicron rages, Utah lawmakers go after local COVID restrictions Salt Lake TribuneAdam PolaskiJanuary 26, 2022Utah, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Masks
Will lawmakers close a loophole letting Salt Lake Co. require background checks for gun shows? Deseret NewsAdam PolaskiJanuary 26, 2022Utah, Gun Safety
‘Test to stay’ bill passes, letting state leaders — not schools — decide when to shift students online during COVID-19 outbreaks Deseret NewsAdam PolaskiJanuary 24, 2022Utah, Education, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
SLC students appear to keep masks on, despite mandate being rescinded Adam PolaskiJanuary 24, 2022Utah, Masks, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
What to expect as the Utah Legislature holds yet another pandemic regular session Deseret NewsAdam PolaskiJanuary 14, 2022Utah
Going back to school should’ve been so much easier. Here’s how it could still happen Salt Lake TribuneAdam PolaskiAugust 8, 2021Utah, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19, Education
Utah Democrats ask for special session to grant local leaders more control over fireworks Adam PolaskiJune 23, 2021Utah
Utah Legislature votes to ban schools from requiring face masks this fall Salt Lake TribuneAdam PolaskiMay 19, 2021Education, Masks, Utah
Why Gov. Cox left critical race theory and 2nd Amendment sanctuary off special session agenda Deseret NewsAdam PolaskiMay 17, 2021Utah, Gun Safety, Curriculum, Racial Justice, Education
SLC mayor asks businesses to keep mask rules in place after mandate expires Adam PolaskiMarch 19, 2021Masks, Utah, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
2021 Utah Legislature wrapped: Lawmakers exert control over COVID-19 restrictions Deseret NewsAdam PolaskiMarch 6, 2021Utah, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
State senators argue over which ‘tyrant’ should rule on property rights for short-term rentals Deseret NewsAdam PolaskiMarch 1, 2021Utah, Short-Term Rentals, Housing
Utah committee approves bill to prevent local governments from restricting firearms Adam PolaskiFebruary 22, 2021Utah, Gun Safety
Mask rules in Utah schools would be up to districts and health officials — not the governor — under ‘local control’ bill Salt Lake TribuneAdam PolaskiFebruary 19, 2021Masks, COVID-19, Utah, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Dark sky concerns arise in Utah Senate bill allowing electronic billboards without local consent Adam PolaskiFebruary 12, 2021Utah, Environment
Robert Gehrke: Billboard companies want Utah’s Legislature to steamroll cities, so do these other special interests Salt Lake TribuneAdam PolaskiFebruary 10, 2021Utah
In affordable housing crunch, Utah lawmaker wants to let you rent out part of your home Adam PolaskiFebruary 9, 2021Utah, Housing
Utah bill to break barriers for basement apartments sparks local control debate Deseret NewsAdam PolaskiFebruary 1, 2021Utah, Housing
Salt Lake City parents lose their legal fight to reopen schools. But not for the reasons you might think. Salt Lake TribuneAdam PolaskiJanuary 28, 2021Utah, Education, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Legislative Update: State Rep. Mike Kohler Dishes on National Monuments, Guns and More Adam PolaskiJanuary 27, 2021Utah, Gun Safety, Environment
