Saige Miller
@saigemiller.bsky.social
Politics reporter @kuer.org, Utah’s NPR station. Co-host of State Street. Formerly @sltrib.com & @kslnewsradio. •She/Her•
“How will the American people find out what is being done at the Pentagon in their name, with their hard-earned tax dollars, and more importantly, the decisions that may put their sons and daughters in harm's way?”
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Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“How will the American people find out what is being done at the Pentagon in their name, with their hard-earned tax dollars, and more importantly, the decisions that may put their sons and daughters in harm's way?”
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✨ Some professional news ✨
After three years as a Utah politics reporter, Friday was my last day
@KUER
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I’m now an associate producer on the White House desk with NPR!!!
This is a dream job and I’m so proud of reaching such a milestone.
After three years as a Utah politics reporter, Friday was my last day
@KUER
.
I’m now an associate producer on the White House desk with NPR!!!
This is a dream job and I’m so proud of reaching such a milestone.
July 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
✨ Some professional news ✨
After three years as a Utah politics reporter, Friday was my last day
@KUER
.
I’m now an associate producer on the White House desk with NPR!!!
This is a dream job and I’m so proud of reaching such a milestone.
After three years as a Utah politics reporter, Friday was my last day
@KUER
.
I’m now an associate producer on the White House desk with NPR!!!
This is a dream job and I’m so proud of reaching such a milestone.
Parking in downtown SLC is going to cost you $3.50 an hour. And you'll have to pay on Saturdays, too.
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Get ready to pay more for street parking in downtown Salt Lake City
Starting July 1, parking meter rates will jump by more than 55%. The city is also getting rid of free two-hour parking on Saturdays.
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June 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Parking in downtown SLC is going to cost you $3.50 an hour. And you'll have to pay on Saturdays, too.
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New 2026 ballot question just dropped:
Utahns will decide whether or not to repeal the state's ban on collective bargaining for public sector unions during the 2026 midterm elections.
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Utahns will decide whether or not to repeal the state's ban on collective bargaining for public sector unions during the 2026 midterm elections.
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Referendum to repeal Utah’s collective bargaining ban heads to 2026 ballot
Gov. Spencer Cox let a June 21 deadline to call a special election pass and instead sent the referendum to the November 2026 general election.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New 2026 ballot question just dropped:
Utahns will decide whether or not to repeal the state's ban on collective bargaining for public sector unions during the 2026 midterm elections.
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Utahns will decide whether or not to repeal the state's ban on collective bargaining for public sector unions during the 2026 midterm elections.
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Three people are dead, including an 8-month-old infant, after a juvenile gunman opened fire during the final night of WestFest in West Valley City.
The incident comes one day after a man was killed during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City.
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The incident comes one day after a man was killed during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City.
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Three dead, two injured in shooting at WestFest in West Valley City
A 41-year-old and an 8-month-old baby were among the people killed during WestFest, an annual festival hosted by West Valley City to commemorate its founding.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Three people are dead, including an 8-month-old infant, after a juvenile gunman opened fire during the final night of WestFest in West Valley City.
The incident comes one day after a man was killed during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City.
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The incident comes one day after a man was killed during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City.
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An innocent bystander was fatally shot during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City last night.
One person, who did not strike the bystander, has been booked into jail and charged with murder.
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One person, who did not strike the bystander, has been booked into jail and charged with murder.
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Bystander shot during Salt Lake City No Kings protest dies at the hospital
Salt Lake City Police confirmed the death Sunday. The suspect being held in custody has been identified as Arturo Gamboa.
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June 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
An innocent bystander was fatally shot during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City last night.
One person, who did not strike the bystander, has been booked into jail and charged with murder.
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One person, who did not strike the bystander, has been booked into jail and charged with murder.
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Here is what we know about the shots fired during Salt Lake City’s “No Kings” rally.
Prior to this, the event was incredibly peaceful.
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Prior to this, the event was incredibly peaceful.
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Shots fired at Salt Lake City ‘No Kings’ protest, suspect in custody
Salt Lake City Police have confirmed that one individual has been critically injured in the shooting.
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June 15, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Here is what we know about the shots fired during Salt Lake City’s “No Kings” rally.
Prior to this, the event was incredibly peaceful.
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Prior to this, the event was incredibly peaceful.
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I’m back for the second “No Kings” protest at Pioneer Park. Massive crowd. Can’t see the speakers. Can’t see to the other side of the park.
The crowd will start marching toward the federal building in an hour.
The crowd will start marching toward the federal building in an hour.
June 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I’m back for the second “No Kings” protest at Pioneer Park. Massive crowd. Can’t see the speakers. Can’t see to the other side of the park.
The crowd will start marching toward the federal building in an hour.
The crowd will start marching toward the federal building in an hour.
3 to 5,000 people showed up to the peaceful “No Kings” protest this morning in SLC.
Another demonstration is taking place tonight at 6pm and is expected to be much bigger.
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Another demonstration is taking place tonight at 6pm and is expected to be much bigger.
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What we saw at the morning ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump rally in Salt Lake City
The protests in Utah, 10 were planned across the state, coincided with a national day of protests taking place on the same day as a planned military parade in Washington, D.C.
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June 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
3 to 5,000 people showed up to the peaceful “No Kings” protest this morning in SLC.
Another demonstration is taking place tonight at 6pm and is expected to be much bigger.
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Another demonstration is taking place tonight at 6pm and is expected to be much bigger.
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I’m here at the 10 am No Kings rally for @kuer.org at the University of Utah. Large turnout already and the protest hasn’t even started yet.
Utahns are protesting Trump era policies and decisions. Many protests are happening across the nation.
Utahns are protesting Trump era policies and decisions. Many protests are happening across the nation.
June 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’m here at the 10 am No Kings rally for @kuer.org at the University of Utah. Large turnout already and the protest hasn’t even started yet.
Utahns are protesting Trump era policies and decisions. Many protests are happening across the nation.
Utahns are protesting Trump era policies and decisions. Many protests are happening across the nation.
Organizations all over the country that throw Pride festivities are likely feeling the pitch of corporate sponsorships pulling out. The Utah Pride Center is one of them.
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As sponsor dollars run dry, Utah Pride and other festivals worry about the future
This year’s Pride festival is OK. But as corporate sponsors pull out of donations, the Utah Pride Center expects a $250,000 budget shortfall next fiscal year.
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June 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Organizations all over the country that throw Pride festivities are likely feeling the pitch of corporate sponsorships pulling out. The Utah Pride Center is one of them.
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The president gave his two cents on a Utah GOP leadership race. But delegates aren't ones who like being told what to do. So, what will the impact be?
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What Trump’s Utah GOP chair endorsement says about this weekend’s convention
Utah Republicans will pick a party chair on Saturday. The decision between incumbent Robert Axson and firebrand Phil Lyman will guide where the party is headed.
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May 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The president gave his two cents on a Utah GOP leadership race. But delegates aren't ones who like being told what to do. So, what will the impact be?
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Since PornHub blocked Utah two years ago, 20 other states passed a similar law that spurred the adult content site's decision.
But that's not all that has happened in the last 24 months.
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But that's not all that has happened in the last 24 months.
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PornHub blocked Utah 2 years ago. A lot has happened since
Since Utah passed its age verification law, around 20 other states have followed suit. A free speech challenge to Texas’s law will soon be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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May 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Since PornHub blocked Utah two years ago, 20 other states passed a similar law that spurred the adult content site's decision.
But that's not all that has happened in the last 24 months.
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But that's not all that has happened in the last 24 months.
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Utah has been accused of violating a court ordered injunction by enforcing a ban on trans girls competing in school sports.
The state argued they were just following an executive order issued by the Trump admin.
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The state argued they were just following an executive order issued by the Trump admin.
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Judge considers contempt as Trump complicates Utah’s court fight over trans athletes
In response to Trump’s February executive order, the Utah High School Activities Association adopted a blanket ban on transgender sports participation. Plaintiffs say this violates a court injunction ...
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May 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Utah has been accused of violating a court ordered injunction by enforcing a ban on trans girls competing in school sports.
The state argued they were just following an executive order issued by the Trump admin.
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The state argued they were just following an executive order issued by the Trump admin.
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Reposted by Saige Miller
A referendum to repeal Utah's ban on collective bargaining has enough verified signatures to land on the 2026 ballot. But it's not a done deal yet.
Here's the latest from @saigemiller.bsky.social and I.
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Here's the latest from @saigemiller.bsky.social and I.
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Referendum on Utah’s collective bargaining ban has the signatures it needs
As of the morning of April 28, the labor groups hit the 8% target in 15 Senate districts, and 146,480 signatures have been verified.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A referendum to repeal Utah's ban on collective bargaining has enough verified signatures to land on the 2026 ballot. But it's not a done deal yet.
Here's the latest from @saigemiller.bsky.social and I.
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Here's the latest from @saigemiller.bsky.social and I.
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It's 100 days since President Donald Trump took office.
We checked in with three Utahns that voted for Trump to see how they feel about his performance on the economy, immigration and government spending.
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We checked in with three Utahns that voted for Trump to see how they feel about his performance on the economy, immigration and government spending.
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What 3 Utah Republicans had to tell us about Trump’s 100 days
Overall, the voters KUER and PBS Utah spoke to are pleased with where the country is headed. There were, however, a few worries about the economy and the rule of law in Trump’s second term.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It's 100 days since President Donald Trump took office.
We checked in with three Utahns that voted for Trump to see how they feel about his performance on the economy, immigration and government spending.
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We checked in with three Utahns that voted for Trump to see how they feel about his performance on the economy, immigration and government spending.
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A Utah special session is happening.
Since it isn't a traditional session, there are different rules the Legislature must abide by. And a special session got easier to call when voters approved a constitutional change in 2018.
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Since it isn't a traditional session, there are different rules the Legislature must abide by. And a special session got easier to call when voters approved a constitutional change in 2018.
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A special session is incoming. Here’s what Utah lawmakers can and can’t do
There are four different kinds of special sessions in Utah. The governor says he will call for one in May, but lawmakers may also be considering their own sessions as well.
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April 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A Utah special session is happening.
Since it isn't a traditional session, there are different rules the Legislature must abide by. And a special session got easier to call when voters approved a constitutional change in 2018.
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Since it isn't a traditional session, there are different rules the Legislature must abide by. And a special session got easier to call when voters approved a constitutional change in 2018.
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Gov. Cox worries that Trump's crackdown on universities and other constitutional norms could backfire if a Democratic were to win in the future.
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Gov. Cox says ‘we should tread very carefully’ on the norms Trump is challenging
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is thinking about precedents and the next election when it comes to how fast and how hard the Trump administration is pushing on some policies.
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April 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Gov. Cox worries that Trump's crackdown on universities and other constitutional norms could backfire if a Democratic were to win in the future.
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RFK Jr. says he’s proud of Utah for passing laws that align with his Make America Healthy Again campaign.
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RFK Jr. applauds Utah’s fluoride ban and new laws that support his MAHA movement
During his visit, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he plans to tell the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation in communities nationwide.
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April 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
RFK Jr. says he’s proud of Utah for passing laws that align with his Make America Healthy Again campaign.
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After 40 years, Sundance is leaving Utah behind. The iconic film festival will call Boulder, Colorado home.
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Sundance goes with Boulder, Colorado. Will say goodbye to Utah in 2027
Colorado, like Outdoor Retailer before, has lured away another Utah institution. The film festival has called Utah home since 1978.
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March 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
After 40 years, Sundance is leaving Utah behind. The iconic film festival will call Boulder, Colorado home.
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Meet the super minority that’s still able to land dozens of bills on the governor’s desk:
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Utah Democrats aren’t just opposition, they’re finding ways to get things done
Life under a supermajority isn’t easy, but Utah Democrats in the House and Senate are making the most of the “Utah Way” — reaching across the aisle and being persistent.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Meet the super minority that’s still able to land dozens of bills on the governor’s desk:
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IT IS THE LAST DAY OF THE UTAH LEGISLATIVE SESSION. YEEHAW.
HERE IS A LIST OF SOME OF THE BILLS THAT HAVE MADE IT TO THE GOV'S DESK AND OTHERS THAT GOT THE AXE.
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HERE IS A LIST OF SOME OF THE BILLS THAT HAVE MADE IT TO THE GOV'S DESK AND OTHERS THAT GOT THE AXE.
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Passes & fails from Utah’s 2025 legislative session
Lawmakers tackled issues like immigration, elections and labor unions during its 45-day regular session.
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March 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
IT IS THE LAST DAY OF THE UTAH LEGISLATIVE SESSION. YEEHAW.
HERE IS A LIST OF SOME OF THE BILLS THAT HAVE MADE IT TO THE GOV'S DESK AND OTHERS THAT GOT THE AXE.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
HERE IS A LIST OF SOME OF THE BILLS THAT HAVE MADE IT TO THE GOV'S DESK AND OTHERS THAT GOT THE AXE.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
ICYMI: changes to Utah’s vote by mail system are on the way if the Gov. signs the bill.
It was an effort to make elections more secure but the worry is the exact opposite will happen.
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It was an effort to make elections more secure but the worry is the exact opposite will happen.
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Utah lawmakers push their contested vote by mail changes over the finish line
The bill requires Utah voters to opt-in to vote by mail and to provide the last four digits of valid identification on their ballot. It’s off to the governor for his signature.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
ICYMI: changes to Utah’s vote by mail system are on the way if the Gov. signs the bill.
It was an effort to make elections more secure but the worry is the exact opposite will happen.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
It was an effort to make elections more secure but the worry is the exact opposite will happen.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
Sometimes reporting on the Legislature can be heavy and a reprieve is needed.
To that end, it's spelled UTAHN, for goodness sakes. And Sen. Dan McCay is so serious about it, he wants to make it law.
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To that end, it's spelled UTAHN, for goodness sakes. And Sen. Dan McCay is so serious about it, he wants to make it law.
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Hey everyone, it’s Utahn. Knock it off with ‘Utahan’ already, says Sen. McCay
The move to enshrine Utahn as the state demonym isn’t so much for residents as it is for national news outlets.
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February 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Sometimes reporting on the Legislature can be heavy and a reprieve is needed.
To that end, it's spelled UTAHN, for goodness sakes. And Sen. Dan McCay is so serious about it, he wants to make it law.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
To that end, it's spelled UTAHN, for goodness sakes. And Sen. Dan McCay is so serious about it, he wants to make it law.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
Transgender students at Utah’s state colleges and universities may soon need to follow new restrictions on their campus housing.
The Legislature officially passed the bill and now it heads to Gov. Cox's desk.
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The Legislature officially passed the bill and now it heads to Gov. Cox's desk.
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Utah Legislature sends transgender campus housing restrictions to Gov. Cox
HB269 sets guidelines on where transgender students can live based on their sex at birth, not their gender identity. There are no exceptions included in the bill, even if they have received gender-aff...
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February 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Transgender students at Utah’s state colleges and universities may soon need to follow new restrictions on their campus housing.
The Legislature officially passed the bill and now it heads to Gov. Cox's desk.
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The Legislature officially passed the bill and now it heads to Gov. Cox's desk.
www.kuer.org/politics-gov...