By Robert Gehrke, The Salt Lake Tribune Jun. 7--At a time when the image of the Utah Republican Party has suffered from a failed school voucher law and a legislator's "black baby" remark, leaders are taking steps to tell voters how they have benefited from a quarter century of GOP dominance.

By Tad Walch Deseret News Sometimes, the loudest words remain unsaid. One of the most striking -- and unreported -- moments at Saturday's Utah County Republican Convention came after the speeches by the candidates in Utah Senate District 16 and involved not a single word. Provo Sen.

By Bob Bernick Jr. Deseret Morning News If the success of a political party were measured by how many candidates it fields in a major election, the Utah Democratic Party is back. As strong as ever. Unfortunately for Utah Democrats, that is not the measure. Winning is.

By Leigh Dethman Deseret Morning News A bill to block an attempt by Salt Lake City leaders to use airport improvement revenues to fund a portion of a light-rail line to the airport was narrowly approved by a Senate committee on Friday.

By Arthur Raymond and Lisa Riley Roche Deseret Morning News Chanting slogans and carrying signs, a group of students from around the state sought support Wednesday for legislation that would move so-called "alcohol-pops" to state liquor stores shelves.