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Utah House Passes Bill to Hinder Federal Surveillance, Warrantless Access to Cloud Data

By Michael Maharrey SALT LAKE CITY, Utah –  Last week, the Utah House unanimously passed a bill that would require police to get a warrant before accessing data stored in the “cloud.” The proposed law would not only increase privacy protections in Utah; it would also hinder the federal surveillance state. Rep. Craig Hall (R-West Valley…

Evan McMullin Eyeing Chaffetz House Seat in Utah?

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Kody Fairfield Former independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin spoke with advisers to evaluate his options in regards to a senate run in Utah, with shot at victory suddenly seeming more likely than before. Earlier on Wednesday, House Oversight Chair Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) announced he will not seek re-election to the House when…

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Libertarian Republicans Must Look to Gary Johnson

Johnson Isn’t Perfect, but Trump and Clinton are Even Worse By: Elias J. Atienza Libertarian Republicans and liberty-minded Republicans need to look to Gary Johnson when voting for the presidency. Johnson may not be the ideal choice, as he is iffy on religious freedom, but he’s a proven governor who is fiscally responsible, socially tolerant, and…

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Utah Poll: Gary Johnson in Statistical Tie With Trump, Clinton

Gary Johnson hits 26% in Utah’s 4th District By Chris Slavens A new internal poll from Utah Rep. Mia Love’s campaign suggests that Libertarian nominee Gov. Gary Johnson is in a statistical tie with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in the Beehive State’s 4th Congressional District, and closing in on the state’s six electoral votes. At 29%, Trump…

Gary Johnson Seeing Impressive Polling Data, Hits Double Digits

Governor Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party presidential nominee, continues to improve in the polls. He has been averaging 8.5% in national polling against Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Johnson did very well in a recent poll conducted among Utah voters. In a new Gravis poll, Johnson received 16%, while Trump received 29% and Clinton 26%. “Other”…

Utah Vapers Could Face 86 Percent Tax Bombshell

Utah Vapers Could Face 86 Percent Tax Bombshell

Guy Bentley Utah vapers could be hit with an 86.5 percent tax on e-cigarettes if a bill proposed Friday passes the state legislature. State Rep. Paul Ray introduced the bill HB333, which would tax e-cigarettes at the same rate as other non-cigarette tobacco products, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. E-cigarettes “are not taxed now because they are…