This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2017, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.Washington • Senate Republicans released their long-awaited bill Thursday to dismantle much of Barack Obama's health care law, proposing to cut Medicaid for low-income Americans and erase tax boosts that Obama imposed on high-earners and medical companies to finance his expansion of coverage.The bill would provide less-generous tax credits to help people buy insurance and let states get waivers to...…This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2017, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.Washington • Senate Republicans released their long-awaited bill Thursday to dismantle much of Barack Obama's health care law, proposing to cut Medicaid for low-income Americans and erase tax boosts that Obama imposed on high-earners and medical companies to finance his expansion of coverage.The bill would provide less-generous tax credits to help people buy insurance and let states get waivers to...WW…

(George Frey | AP photo) Dominion Voting Systems sent a letter to major social media platforms asking them to preserve documents ahead of potential litigation. Former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne has made numerous false claims the 2020 election was fraudulent.Former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne could be the target of a lawsuit for his embrace of post-election conspiracy theories about rigged voting machines stealing the election from former President Donald Trump.New York Times media reporter Ben Smith reported Thursday afternoon that Dominion Voting Systems sent letters to various social...…(George Frey | AP photo) Dominion Voting Systems sent a letter to major social media platforms asking them to preserve documents ahead of potential litigation. Former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne has made numerous false claims the 2020 election was fraudulent.Former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne could be the target of a lawsuit for his embrace of post-election conspiracy theories about rigged voting machines stealing the election from former President Donald Trump.New York Times media reporter Ben Smith reported Thursday afternoon that Dominion Voting Systems sent letters to various social...WW…

(Rick Bowmer | AP) Stephanie Grant, left, and Tiffany Barker joins others during an anti-mask rally Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Orem.Provo • A few hundred people demonstrated Wednesday in Utah to protest face covering requirements they say curtail civil liberties.The protesters walked around without masks carrying signs that said “Don’t Mask Our Kids” and “COVID 1984,” The Daily Herald The state has reported 421 newly confirmed virus cases Wednesday and 327 confirmed deaths.The "Rally for Liberty" in Orem, Utah featured speakers like Ammon Bundy and Shawn Cox, anti-government activists who...…(Rick Bowmer | AP) Stephanie Grant, left, and Tiffany Barker joins others during an anti-mask rally Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Orem.Provo • A few hundred people demonstrated Wednesday in Utah to protest face covering requirements they say curtail civil liberties.The protesters walked around without masks carrying signs that said “Don’t Mask Our Kids” and “COVID 1984,” The Daily Herald The state has reported 421 newly confirmed virus cases Wednesday and 327 confirmed deaths.The "Rally for Liberty" in Orem, Utah featured speakers like Ammon Bundy and Shawn Cox, anti-government activists who...WW…

FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, Sunnyside Elementary School fourth-grader Miriam Amacker does school work in her room at her family's home in San Francisco. Teachers across the country report their attempts at distance learning induced by the pandemic are failing to reach large numbers of students. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)This year, every Utah teacher passes Go. The State Board of Education has granted us every grace imaginable: They’ve waived year-end tests, teacher evaluations, school grades, even the 180-day requirement.Students, too, enjoy reprieve in the , some of which...…FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, Sunnyside Elementary School fourth-grader Miriam Amacker does school work in her room at her family's home in San Francisco. Teachers across the country report their attempts at distance learning induced by the pandemic are failing to reach large numbers of students. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)This year, every Utah teacher passes Go. The State Board of Education has granted us every grace imaginable: They’ve waived year-end tests, teacher evaluations, school grades, even the 180-day requirement.Students, too, enjoy reprieve in the , some of which...WW…

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune file photo) Major General Jefferson Burton of the Utah National Guard and Gov. Gary Herbert at a commemoration of the centennial of WWI's Armistice, in Salt Lake City on Nov. 8, 2018.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 .Stopping the spread of the coronavirus has been compared to waging war, and now Utah has tapped a leader with decades of military...…(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune file photo) Major General Jefferson Burton of the Utah National Guard and Gov. Gary Herbert at a commemoration of the centennial of WWI's Armistice, in Salt Lake City on Nov. 8, 2018.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 .Stopping the spread of the coronavirus has been compared to waging war, and now Utah has tapped a leader with decades of military...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…

(Trent Nelson | Tribune file photo) Gov. Gary Herbert speaks at a news conference in Salt Lake City, May 28, 2020. At his monthly news conference Thursday at KUER, Herbert is supposed to talk about COVID and new restrictions in Utah County.As Utah’s coronavirus cases continue to spike — — Gov. Gary Herbert praised the state’s “balanced” approach to addressing the health effects of the pandemic while also protecting the economy.“On balance, we’ve done a pretty good job,” he said at his televised monthly news conference with PBS Utah.Nearly , and the case rate spiked to 1,198 on Thursday. But...…(Trent Nelson | Tribune file photo) Gov. Gary Herbert speaks at a news conference in Salt Lake City, May 28, 2020. At his monthly news conference Thursday at KUER, Herbert is supposed to talk about COVID and new restrictions in Utah County.As Utah’s coronavirus cases continue to spike — — Gov. Gary Herbert praised the state’s “balanced” approach to addressing the health effects of the pandemic while also protecting the economy.“On balance, we’ve done a pretty good job,” he said at his televised monthly news conference with PBS Utah.Nearly , and the case rate spiked to 1,198 on Thursday. But...WW…

(AP Photo | Rick Bowmer) Tom Watson runs in Liberty Park while wearing a mask Monday, March 23, 2020, Salt Lake City.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 .Two scenes from the past few weeks have made me question if our community is taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously.First, the of two weekends ago, when hundreds of Utahns gathered at the airport within close proximity to welcome home...…(AP Photo | Rick Bowmer) Tom Watson runs in Liberty Park while wearing a mask Monday, March 23, 2020, Salt Lake City.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 .Two scenes from the past few weeks have made me question if our community is taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously.First, the of two weekends ago, when hundreds of Utahns gathered at the airport within close proximity to welcome home...WW…

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) West Jordan police spokesman Sgt. J.C. Holt announces a suspect during a press conference on Monday, April 20, 2020, in connection with the double homicide of Tony and Katherine Butterfield who were killed in an apparent home invasion in West Jordan early Saturday. Albert Enoch Johnson, 31, described as 5'10'' and 270-pounds was announced as a person of interest.<>West Jordan • Police have named a suspect in who were shot at their home by an intruder.Police are looking for Albert Enoch Johnson, 31. He is 5-foot-10 and about 270 pounds. He...…(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) West Jordan police spokesman Sgt. J.C. Holt announces a suspect during a press conference on Monday, April 20, 2020, in connection with the double homicide of Tony and Katherine Butterfield who were killed in an apparent home invasion in West Jordan early Saturday. Albert Enoch Johnson, 31, described as 5'10'' and 270-pounds was announced as a person of interest.<>West Jordan • Police have named a suspect in who were shot at their home by an intruder.Police are looking for Albert Enoch Johnson, 31. He is 5-foot-10 and about 270 pounds. He...WW…

(screengrab from Banjo company website) Park City-based Banjo has a contract with the state of Utah to create a live-time surveillance system to help law enforcement and other entities respond to situations faster. Some experts worry about privacy implications. The University of Utah has recently suspended its relationship with the Utah surveillance tech company, Banjo, which was founded and led by a .Banjo has been collecting data and conducting mass surveillance on Utahns across the state including on the University of Utah’s campus. I am a student at the U. and I am concerned about the...…(screengrab from Banjo company website) Park City-based Banjo has a contract with the state of Utah to create a live-time surveillance system to help law enforcement and other entities respond to situations faster. Some experts worry about privacy implications. The University of Utah has recently suspended its relationship with the Utah surveillance tech company, Banjo, which was founded and led by a .Banjo has been collecting data and conducting mass surveillance on Utahns across the state including on the University of Utah’s campus. I am a student at the U. and I am concerned about the...WW…