Idaho should learn from Utah’s kratom mistake | Opinion

Utah has experienced a steady and troubling increase in kratom-related deaths, rising 43% over a short period of time. | ...
Daily Herald

Utah Legislature will consider a kratom ban next year

Citing their highly addictive properties and strong withdrawal issues, Utah lawmakers will consider banning a little-regulated substance sold in gas stations and vape shops — kratom. Kratom is a tree ...
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Utah looks to tax social media companies that collect user data for specialized advertising

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Utah may implement a tax targeting companies that collect user data and use it to send targeted advertisements. (Stock photo by ...
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Mother of son who died of kratom overdose makes request of Utah lawmakers

SALT LAKE CITY — It was just over three years ago that Patti Wheeler's son, Wyatt, died of a kratom overdose. Wyatt decided to start using kratom in 2022 as a way to help him to stop drinking alcohol, ...
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Utah lawmakers look to pass new tax on tech companies

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed on Tuesday his interest in levying a tax against social media companies as part of his campaign to take on Big Tech in the name of safeguarding ...