The Utah Legislature is set to reduce the state's income tax rate from 4.65% to 4.55%, benefiting high-income earners the most. Lawmakers also approved increased funding for the Utah Fits All Scholarship, doubling available scholarships. Additionally, bills on armed guardians in schools and expanding unlicensed day care capacity were passed.
The other bill that raises questions about religion in Utah schools (the chaplain bill) is circled and poised for possible passage in the Senate #utpol #utleg https://t.co/MIr7QSQhNV
Utah lawmakers passed a bill to add Ten Commandments to US history classes. Now they're looking at inviting chaplains to work in public schools. It's part of a larger push for more religion in schools after Kennedy v Bremerton. https://t.co/Uo7IkKXcpA
Kentucky school districts could hire retired law officers or military veterans to serve as armed guardians offering security at schools under a bill advanced by a state Senate committee on Thursday. https://t.co/UR4CebZufk
BREAKING: Kentucky Senate committee has passed a bill to allow school districts to hire retired law officers or military veterans to serve as armed guardians, offering security at schools.
Armed and trained public school employees could volunteer as guardians to respond to emergencies in Utah public schools under legislation passed by the Utah Legislature. https://t.co/LgqLQH7MNN
The Utah Legislature has given final approval to a bill that significantly raises fines for speeding in a school zone or passing a stopped school bus. @danielmwoodruff https://t.co/PimlXZbxMm
The Utah Legislature has given final approval to a bill that significantly raises fines for speeding in a school zone or passing a stopped school bus. https://t.co/PimlXZbxMm
During the finish-line push of the 2024 Utah legislative session, state lawmakers passed a bill that would no longer require drivers to have a front license plate on their vehicles. https://t.co/HUXEktn5vg
BREAKING NEWS: Utah Fits All Scholarship had 5223 applications representing 8133 students after being open for one day. Here are some things the manager wants you to know. #utleg #utpol π
Utah lawmakers pass two school security bills. One deals with volunteer guards and other security measures in schools. The other deals with concealed carry incentives for teachers. Read more: ππ #school #security #volunteers #teacherstudent https://t.co/lirG0u8z4K
This is the third year of income tax reductions. However, Utah lawmakers passed two bills that could give people a couple of major tax breaks. Read more: #taxes #Utah #TaxRefund https://t.co/1Qto4Ye1Z0
The Utah Legislature has given the green light to a controversial proposal boosting the number of children allowed at unlicensed day care facilities. @danielmwoodruff has the story https://t.co/ojai66Tiol
A plan for armed "guardians" in Utah schools has cleared final legislative hurdles. It's headed to Gov. Cox after unanimous Senate approval and House agreement. #utpol #utleg https://t.co/8V7kbonknD
Breaking News: The Utah Legislature just voted to increase the funding for the Utah Fits All Scholarship. This doubles the number of available scholarships. Let's go! #utleg #utpol
Oh, #Florida! If lawmakers pass the "school chaplain" bill, count on the Satanic Temple to want to participate. https://t.co/BRGcY4b0NO via @DouglasSoule
The Legislature is on the verge of dropping Utahβs income tax rate from 4.65% to 4.55%, meaning those Utahns with the highest incomes will benefit the most. https://t.co/Trilg6yUFm