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Katie McKellar
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Senior reporter for @UtahNewsDispatch.com, part of @StatesNewsroom.com, the nation’s largest nonprofit news organization focused on state policy.

Fair. Fearless. Free.
BREAKING: 3rd District Judge Dianna Gibson has ruled in the Utah redistricting case.

She has BLOCKED Map C, SB1011 and picked plaintiff's Map 1 #utpol #utleg
November 11, 2025 at 6:47 AM
BREAKING: Officials release mug shots of suspected Charlie Kirk shooter in custody, Tyler Robinson #utpol
September 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
BREAKING: Judge rules Utah Fits All, the “school choice” voucher program, unconstitutional #utpol #utleg
April 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
@sanders.senate.gov just took the stage here in SLC, where an estimated 20,000 came to U campus for his #FightOligarchy rally with @aoc.bsky.social. #utpol #utleg
April 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Cox also says he plans to issue a special session call to address several matters, including removing the $3.5 million appropriation for Sundance. He says lawmakers should instead devote that money to “create a new festival and a world-class film economy” in Utah #utpol #utleg
March 28, 2025 at 5:07 AM
BREAKING: @GovCox explains why he’s allowing HB77, the flag ban bill, to take effect without his signature, tells lawmakers “I’m sure it will not fix what you are trying to fix” #utpol #utleg
March 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
NEW: Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Durrant met with Speaker Schultz and President Adams today, and delivered this letter laying out why the Judicial Council opposes Lisonbee's HB512, which would allow legislators a say in judge retention elections. #utpol #utleg
February 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
BREAKING: Utah Gov. Cox signs union bill banning collective bargaining— even though he says he’s disappointed it did t result in a compromise. #utpol #utleg

He only issued this short statement:
February 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
BREAKING: #SLC PD Chief Mike Brown is stepping down effective Feb. 28. @slcmayor.bsky.social’s office issued a short statement expressing gratitude but little explanation, only that she “has determined that it’s time for the next chapter in SLCPD’s leadership.” #utpol
February 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM