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Feb. 13, 2026

4 Senate Republicans evading MAGA's pressure campaign to prevent noncitizens from voting

The Blaze

Owner: Glenn Beck & Mark Levin

The Blaze

Owned By	Glenn Beck & Mark Levin
Year Founded	2012
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Feb. 13, 2026

Finally, an election in Bangladesh. Here’s why we should care

Deseret News - Utah

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Deseret News - Utah

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Feb. 13, 2026

In surprise reversal, Republican lawmaker moves to ban open carry on Utah college campuses

The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah

Owner: The Salt Lake Tribune Inc.

The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah

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Owned By	The Salt Lake Tribune Inc. (Non-profit. Paul Huntsman, Chairman)
Year Founded	1870
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Domain Registration Year	1994
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Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
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Feb. 13, 2026

US House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections

The Journal Record - Oklahoma

Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel

The Journal Record - Oklahoma

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Owned By	Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel through Transom Capital Group & BridgeTower Media Division
Year Founded	1903
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Publication Location	United States, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
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Feb. 11, 2026

Senators to revive reform effort for controversial spying law

Nextgov

Feb. 11, 2026

Utah moves to ban proposition betting

Deseret News - Utah

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Deseret News - Utah

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Year Founded	1850
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Feb. 4, 2026

Salt Lake City voices concerns on bill calling for new UDOT partnership, other changes

KSL - Utah

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

KSL - Utah

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Feb. 13, 2026

Vacaville Mayor John Carli: Solano County’s economic flight plan

The Reporter - California

Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman

The Reporter (Vacaville)

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Owned By	Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman through Alden Global Capital, Digital First Media & MediaNews Group
Year Founded	1883
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Domain Registration Year	1995
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Publication Location	United States, California, Vacaville
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Feb. 11, 2026

Utah senator asks for $1.7 million to kickstart Financial Crimes Intelligence Center

KMYU - Utah

Owner: Smith Family

KMYU - Utah

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1989
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Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
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Feb. 12, 2026

Utah targets social media companies with new tax

Deseret News - Utah

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Deseret News - Utah

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Year Founded	1850
Website	www.deseret.com
Domain Registration Year	1993
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 11, 2026

Utah’s redistricting fight heads to federal court; anti-gerrymandering plaintiffs ask to intervene

Daily Herald - Utah

Owner: Ogden-Nutting Family

Daily Herald - Utah

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Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1873
Website	www.heraldextra.com
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Publication Location	United States, Utah, Provo
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Feb. 13, 2026

House Passes “Worst Voter Suppression Bill Ever” in Latest Push to Help Trump Take Over Elections

Democracy Now!

Owner: Amy Goodman

Democracy Now!

Left-wing

Owned By	Amy Goodman through Democracy Now Productions (DNP)
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://www.democracynow.org/
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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Feb. 13, 2026

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

KSL - Utah

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

KSL - Utah

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Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
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Feb. 11, 2026

Utah lawmakers debating bill to seize your car if you’re caught driving without a license

KSL TV 5 - Utah

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

KSL 5 TV - Utah

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Year Founded	1949
Website	https://ksltv.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 13, 2026

SUU International Film Festival begins

SUU News - Utah

Feb. 11, 2026

Utah Rep. Blake Moore wants to ban foreign countries from investing in college sports

Deseret News - Utah

Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Deseret News - Utah

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Year Founded	1850
Website	www.deseret.com
Domain Registration Year	1993
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Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 11, 2026

Utah read-in to celebrate baned books at Utah Capitol Friday

Q Salt Lake Magazine - Utah

Owner: Michael Aaron

Q Salt Lake Magazine - Utah

Left-wing

Owned By	Michael Aaron through Q Media Group
Year Founded	2004
Website	qsaltlake.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 13, 2026

Local Democrats to host event promoting much-discussed 'Blue Wave' in Utah politics

Cache Valley Daily - Utah

Owner: Kent Frandsen

Cache Valley Daily - Utah

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Owned By	Kent Frandsen through Cache Valley Media Group
Year Founded	2010
Website	www.cachevalleydaily.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Utah, Logan
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 13, 2026

Illinois advocates urge senate action on SAVE Act

The Center Square

Owner: The Franklin News Foundation

The Center Square

Right-wing

Owned By	The Franklin News Foundation (John Tillman, Chairman)
Year Founded	2019
Website	www.thecentersquare.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Feb. 11, 2026

Senator John Curtis addresses Hong Kong sentencing and pushes for permitting reform

Central Utah News

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron

Central Utah News

Center-right

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://centralutahnews.com/
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Publication Location	United States, Utah,
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