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The Utah Republican Party (UTGOP) is suing the State over the passing of SB 54, also known as the Count My Vote Compromise, citing the law violates portions of the Utah State Constitution.

S.B. 54 aimed to find a compromise between the current caucus/convention and a direct primary election. However, the UTGOP points out that the Constitution allows for individual parties to decide how to choose their own candidates.

Utah has officially joined 16 other states in a lawsuit arguing the unconstitutionality of President Barak Obama's Executive Order on illegal immigration issued on November 20, 2014.

This year, residents of Weber County will have the opportunity to vote on whether to continue the one-cent recreation tax that is used to fund recreation, arts, museums and parks, also known as “RAMP.”

RAMP receives one-cent for every $10 spent on recreation in Weber County. This is "anything fun," RAMP Staff Secretary, Shelly Halacy said, including going to the movies, bowling, etc.

Congressman Rob Bishop

Congressman Rob Bishop is running for re-election as the Congressional Representative of Utah's First District. Mr. Bishop has served as Northern Utah's representative in Washington, D.C. for 12 years and currently serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Natural Resources Committee and as the Chairman of the Public Lands and Environmental Regulations Subcommittee.

Utah House District 29 Incumbent Lee Perry and Democrat contender Alan Yorgason vie for your vote on November 4th for the District 29 House Seat. Sentinel News had the opportunity to get statements from both candidates on what they would like voters to know.

Dwayne Vance, Congressional District 1, Utah

Sammie on the Constitution - Cheerleading

8-year old Sammie teaches us a valuable lesson about the Constitution. Dwayne Vance and Tim Aalders are candidates for Congress. youtu.be/ubKcixQbqDo

Utah Taxpayers Association Announces Selection of New Vice President

The Utah Taxpayers Association has named Billy Hesterman as its new vice president. Hesterman comes to the association from the Daily Herald in Provo, UT where he was working as the political reporter covering the Utah Legislature. His first day at the Association will be Tuesday Sept. 30.

On Friday August 15th, Superintendent Menlove resigned his position with the Utah Board of Education. This follows the abrupt resignation of several other critical members in the last several months. Two days following his resignation, board member Terryl Warner voiced her concerns over the misuse of power, illegally-conducted closed sessions and the appointing of an interim superintendant without following proper procedure.

Ogden, UT- In the center of the sprawling city  the spires of the LDS Ogden temple have been re-built and now stand ready receive close to 70,000 visitors. As of August 1, 2014, the temple welcomed all who wanted to go through its doors and gaze at the intricate artwork and learn more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This is a rare opportunity for non-members to step through the doors. After the building is dedicated the temple will be open only to members of the Church who are worthy.