Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake TribuneThen-Vice President Joe Biden on Aug. 7, 2017 when he spoke speaks at the Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City.Just before the Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, Joe Biden’s campaign staged a national virtual event Saturday in which a parade of Latter-day Saints told fellow church members why they support the former vice president.And sometimes they also said why they see President Donald Trump as wicked. It came during an event where participants opened and closed with prayer, quoted scriptures, repeated teachings of church leaders and...…Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake TribuneThen-Vice President Joe Biden on Aug. 7, 2017 when he spoke speaks at the Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City.Just before the Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, Joe Biden’s campaign staged a national virtual event Saturday in which a parade of Latter-day Saints told fellow church members why they support the former vice president.And sometimes they also said why they see President Donald Trump as wicked. It came during an event where participants opened and closed with prayer, quoted scriptures, repeated teachings of church leaders and...WW…

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Dave Sawatzki drops his election ballot in the official drop box at the Salt Lake County complex on June 26, 2018.President Donald Trump is floating the idea of postponing the election because by-mail voting would make it “the most inaccurate and fraudulent in history.” Earlier this year he said that if states convert to by-mail voting, “You’d never have a Republican elected in this country again.”Republican Utah’s experience shows otherwise.For example, the canvass of the June 30 primary found 66.9% of active GOP voters cast ballots — nearly double...…(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Dave Sawatzki drops his election ballot in the official drop box at the Salt Lake County complex on June 26, 2018.President Donald Trump is floating the idea of postponing the election because by-mail voting would make it “the most inaccurate and fraudulent in history.” Earlier this year he said that if states convert to by-mail voting, “You’d never have a Republican elected in this country again.”Republican Utah’s experience shows otherwise.For example, the canvass of the June 30 primary found 66.9% of active GOP voters cast ballots — nearly double...WW…

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, talks to reporters on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.For a second day in a row, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney attacked President Donald Trump’s foreign policy as helping China and Russia but hurting U.S. allies.That came as he questioned Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a Senate Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday.Romney — the 2012 GOP presidential nominee, who once — praised Pompeo for trying to rally global opposition to China’s misdeeds and aggression, but at the same time criticized the president.He said Pompeo’s actions are “a welcome...…(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, talks to reporters on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.For a second day in a row, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney attacked President Donald Trump’s foreign policy as helping China and Russia but hurting U.S. allies.That came as he questioned Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a Senate Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday.Romney — the 2012 GOP presidential nominee, who once — praised Pompeo for trying to rally global opposition to China’s misdeeds and aggression, but at the same time criticized the president.He said Pompeo’s actions are “a welcome...WW…

(Rick Bowmer | AP file photo )President Donald Trump stand with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, at the Utah State Capitol on Dec. 4, 2017, as Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah.Sen. Mike Lee is leading a call for President Donald Trump to push states and local governments to allow churches to reopen, or face restrictions on any forthcoming COVID-19 relief funding.“Such executive action would send the nation and government leaders a clear and unequivocal message that religious liberty matters, and that no state or locality can...…(Rick Bowmer | AP file photo )President Donald Trump stand with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, at the Utah State Capitol on Dec. 4, 2017, as Trump traveled to Salt Lake City to announce plans to shrink two sprawling national monuments in Utah.Sen. Mike Lee is leading a call for President Donald Trump to push states and local governments to allow churches to reopen, or face restrictions on any forthcoming COVID-19 relief funding.“Such executive action would send the nation and government leaders a clear and unequivocal message that religious liberty matters, and that no state or locality can...WW…

(Susan Walsh | AP file photo) Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, talks to reporters as he arrives for the weekly Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 9, 2020.As Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled their proposals for a next round of COVID-19 relief, they included one from Utah Sen. Mitt Romney he says is aimed at saving soon-to-be-depleted trust funds for Social Security and Medicare. which calls for creation of congressional committees specifically assigned to develop legislation to restore and strengthen endangered federal trust funds.“Among its many devastating...…(Susan Walsh | AP file photo) Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, talks to reporters as he arrives for the weekly Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 9, 2020.As Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled their proposals for a next round of COVID-19 relief, they included one from Utah Sen. Mitt Romney he says is aimed at saving soon-to-be-depleted trust funds for Social Security and Medicare. which calls for creation of congressional committees specifically assigned to develop legislation to restore and strengthen endangered federal trust funds.“Among its many devastating...WW…

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) People line up for one of twelve drive-up voting assistance centers in Salt Lake County, Utah, at the Northwest Recreation Center during the Utah primary election on June 30, 2020. with just 44% of the vote. — 36%. And with just 31% in the 1st Congressional District.Of course, that means a majority of Republicans participating in the June 30 primary voted for someone else in each of those four-candidate contests. In Moore’s case, 69% of voting Republicans favored a losing candidate.State Rep. Mike Winder and Sen. Curt Bramble, both Republicans, are...…(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) People line up for one of twelve drive-up voting assistance centers in Salt Lake County, Utah, at the Northwest Recreation Center during the Utah primary election on June 30, 2020. with just 44% of the vote. — 36%. And with just 31% in the 1st Congressional District.Of course, that means a majority of Republicans participating in the June 30 primary voted for someone else in each of those four-candidate contests. In Moore’s case, 69% of voting Republicans favored a losing candidate.State Rep. Mike Winder and Sen. Curt Bramble, both Republicans, are...WW…

(Trent Nelson | Tribune file photo) Attorney Greg Skordas, now the Democratic nominee for Utah attorney general, talks on October 14, 2016.After spending $450,000 to help , the has now pivoted to attack , labeling him “lawless liberal Greg Skordas.”But the partisan group didn’t give the full story in some decades-old quotes and news reports that it used to try to justify that description. It prompted Skordas to say, “The dirty part of politics is starting to show its head again.”As an example, RAGA said that when Skordas was a prosecutor, “Instead of charging alleged rapists in court,...…(Trent Nelson | Tribune file photo) Attorney Greg Skordas, now the Democratic nominee for Utah attorney general, talks on October 14, 2016.After spending $450,000 to help , the has now pivoted to attack , labeling him “lawless liberal Greg Skordas.”But the partisan group didn’t give the full story in some decades-old quotes and news reports that it used to try to justify that description. It prompted Skordas to say, “The dirty part of politics is starting to show its head again.”As an example, RAGA said that when Skordas was a prosecutor, “Instead of charging alleged rapists in court,...WW…

(Trent Nelson | Tribune file photo) This file photo shows a TRAX train at the Sandy Civic Center on June 24, 2019.The Utah Transit Authority to help it study a proposed , and a possible expansion of FrontRunner commuter rail from Provo to Payson.The Federal Transit Administration announced a $275,000 grant for the TRAX study, and $250,000 to help with the FrontRunner evaluation.“We are proud to support our local partners as they plan for transit-oriented development that better connects residents to jobs, education and services,” said , as she announced grants to 23 agencies nationally....…(Trent Nelson | Tribune file photo) This file photo shows a TRAX train at the Sandy Civic Center on June 24, 2019.The Utah Transit Authority to help it study a proposed , and a possible expansion of FrontRunner commuter rail from Provo to Payson.The Federal Transit Administration announced a $275,000 grant for the TRAX study, and $250,000 to help with the FrontRunner evaluation.“We are proud to support our local partners as they plan for transit-oriented development that better connects residents to jobs, education and services,” said , as she announced grants to 23 agencies nationally....WW…

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Brain Hatch, executive director of the Davis County Health Department, comments on the first death in Utah attributed to the Coronavirus during a news conference on March 22, 2020.Editor’s note: The Salt Lake Tribune is providing readers free access to critical local stories about the coronavirus during this time of heightened concern. See more coverage . To support journalism like this, please consider or become a .Add Davis County to the growing number of areas in Utah that now have mandatory stay-at-home orders.“This emphasizing the importance of staying...…(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Brain Hatch, executive director of the Davis County Health Department, comments on the first death in Utah attributed to the Coronavirus during a news conference on March 22, 2020.Editor’s note: The Salt Lake Tribune is providing readers free access to critical local stories about the coronavirus during this time of heightened concern. See more coverage . To support journalism like this, please consider or become a .Add Davis County to the growing number of areas in Utah that now have mandatory stay-at-home orders.“This emphasizing the importance of staying...WW…

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Attorney General Sean Reyes speaks during a news conference on Aug. 21, 2018.While eclipsed by the governor’s race, the election for Utah attorney general is heating up as the state political party conventions approach, with some candidates calling each other crooks or liars.Incumbent Republican Attorney General Sean Reyes is under attack for once promising to return $51,000 in donations from a company whose principals were convicted of fraud, but . He’s also taking big donations from industries ranging from high-interest lenders to opioid manufacturers and...…(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Attorney General Sean Reyes speaks during a news conference on Aug. 21, 2018.While eclipsed by the governor’s race, the election for Utah attorney general is heating up as the state political party conventions approach, with some candidates calling each other crooks or liars.Incumbent Republican Attorney General Sean Reyes is under attack for once promising to return $51,000 in donations from a company whose principals were convicted of fraud, but . He’s also taking big donations from industries ranging from high-interest lenders to opioid manufacturers and...WW…