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Protesters rally on the steps of the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City in opposition to a constitutional amendment that would give lawmakers more power over ballot initiatives, Aug. 26, 2024.

By Saige Miller, Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

FILE: A woman uses her vaping device in Harmony, Pa, Oct. 4, 2019.

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

Utah Food Bank’s main facility in Salt Lake City on Nov. 13, 2024. This is one of the locations the organization uses to distribute food across the state with the help of partner agencies.

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

US Magnesium’s offices in Salt Lake City, located at 238 North 2200 West.

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

Josh Scheuerman says Fisher Brewing was the “anchor” of the Granary District. The building was once the site of an old auto shop, but in 2017 opened its doors as a member of the local craft beer scene.

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

The 9th and 9th neighborhood is a good example of business clustering said Alessandro Rigolon, an associate professor of city planning at the University of Utah. Neighboring shops share a similar market, which keeps foot traffic moving from one store to the next.

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

A view of the dome of the Utah State Capitol on the first day of the 2024 Utah legislative session in Salt Lake City, Jan.16, 2024.

By Elle Crossley, Sean Higgins, Saige Miller
Published In: KUER 90.1

The Utah State Capitol on the first day of the 2025 Utah legislative session in Salt Lake City, Jan. 21, 2025.

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

The Utah State Capitol on the first day of the 2025 Utah legislative session in Salt Lake City, Jan. 21, 2025.

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

The parking lot is empty at Rancho Markets, Feb. 3, 2025. The business located at 898 E 3300 S closed for the day as a part of a nationwide "Day Without Immigrants" protest.

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

Efforts to expand upon Utah’s free school meals programs have made their way to the Legislature. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle emphasize how hunger can take a toll on a child’s academic experience.

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

The Utah Legislature is looking to expand the scope of identity abuse to account for artificially recreated content. After passing the Senate with a unanimous vote, SB271 is going to the House for further debate.

By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

Rakel Davis, KUER / Briana Scroggins, special to KUER

By Saige Miller, Sean Higgins, Martha Harris, Macy Lipkin, Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

The girls on the Layton Christian Academy’s girls club rugby team practice drills at Barnes Park in Kaysville, Utah. Eseta Moala, the first receiver for the team, says tackling is her favorite part of the game.

By By Elle Crossley
Published In: KUER 90.1

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