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Katie McKellar

@kmckellar.bsky.social

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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.

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

BREAKING: Senate President Stuart Adams just issued a statement saying after review, he's determined HB212, the bill allowing Salt Lake County a new pathway to split, DIDN'T pass before midnight, and therefore has failed. #utpol #utleg

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

BREAKING: Officials release mug shots of suspected Charlie Kirk shooter in custody, Tyler Robinson #utpol

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

BREAKING: Judge rules Utah Fits All, the “school choice” voucher program, unconstitutional #utpol #utleg

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

@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

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

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:

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Katie McKellar @kmckellar.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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

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