@AlixelCabrera

Reporter at @UTNewsDispatch. Previously @sltrib west side reporter with @Report4America

 Salt Lake City, UT
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Joined March 2014
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NEW from @AlixelCabrera: Utah sanctuaries using vapes, psychedelic mushrooms and cannabis sue over raids  #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/09…

Utah sanctuaries using vapes, psychedelic mushrooms and cannabis sue over raids  • Utah News...

A church with two Utah locations sued Utah law enforcement agencies over raids seizing vapes, psychedelic mushrooms and cannabis.

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From @AlixelCabrera: University of Utah sees $8.4 million in limbo in NIH research amid federal DEI crackdown #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/09…

University of Utah sees $8.4 million in limbo in NIH research amid federal DEI crackdown • Utah...

The University of Utah listed 13 NIH research projects in limbo amid a federal crackdown on DEI initiatives.

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From @AlixelCabrera: If not for Vanderheuf, he and 44 other inmates wouldn’t be running a half marathon in a prison yard at the Utah State Correctional Facility. He was the one to first pitch the idea to the Utah Department of Corrections. #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/07…

‘It feels great to come back to life': Utah prison running club hosts first half marathon • Utah...

For inmates at Utah State prison's running club, completing their first half marathon on Friday was about more than their physical fitness.

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From @AlixelCabrera: Commission won’t reconsider Rocky Mountain Power’s rate hike, calls request ‘offensive’ #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/07…

Commission won’t reconsider Rocky Mountain Power’s rate hike, calls request ‘offensive’ • Utah News...

The Utah Public Service Commission upheld its decision to approve only a quarter of Rocky Mountain Power's rate increase proposal.

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BREAKING: From @AlixelCabrera: Man dies after being shot in chaotic scene at Salt Lake City’s ‘No Kings’ protest #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/06…

Man dies after being shot in chaotic scene at Salt Lake City’s ‘No Kings’ protest • Utah News...

A man marching in Salt Lake City's "No Kings" protest was shot and killed when peacekeepers fired at a man with a gun, police said.

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From @AlixelCabrera: Salt Lake City adopts new banners, sidestepping pride flag ban  #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/05…

Salt Lake City adopts new banners, sidestepping pride flag ban  • Utah News Dispatch

The Salt Lake City Council unanimously adopted three new city banners to sidestep a new state flag ban hours before it took effect.

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Coverage on last night’s rowdy town hall from @kyle_dunphey: Reps. Maloy, Kennedy heckled and shouted down during rowdy University of Utah town hall #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/03…

Reps. Maloy, Kennedy heckled and shouted down during rowdy University of Utah town hall • Utah News...

Utah Republican Reps. Celeste Maloy and Mike Kennedy faced hundreds of angry constituents during a town hall at the University of Utah.

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From @AlixelCabrera: Cox criticizes ‘radical agenda of the extreme environmental movement’ after legal win #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/03…

Cox criticizes ‘radical agenda of the extreme environmental movement’ after legal win • Utah News...

After the Utah Supreme Court dismissed a youth group’s lawsuit against fossil fuels use, Gov. Spencer Cox criticized the effort as "extreme."

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SINE DIE. We made it. Here’s @UTNewsDispatch’s coverage capping off the last 45 days #utpol #utleg @AlixelCabrera @vanessamwrites @kyle_dunphey @McKenzieRomero utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/03…

‘Control’ center stage as 2025 Utah Legislature comes to a close • Utah News Dispatch

The 2025 Utah Legislature looked to assert its control in various ways during its 45 days in session that ended Friday at midnight.

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Another great story from @AlixelCabrera: With more local input, Legislature signs on to the beginning of Utah’s nuclear future #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/03…

With more local input, Legislature signs on to the beginning of Utah’s nuclear future • Utah News...

The Utah Legislature approved a nuclear energy development roadmap that gives cities and counties a say on future projects.

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Another local control issue, this time in a big energy bill… #utpol #utleg From @AlixelCabrera: Nuclear energy bill hangs on a single word as cities and counties fight for a say utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/03…

Nuclear energy bill hangs on a single word as cities and counties fight for a say • Utah News...

A nuclear energy bill is one of Gov. SpencerCox's priorities. Disagreements between the House, Senate and local governments have delayed it.

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Competing Senate bills try to answer the question, how should Utah power new data centers? utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/02…

Competing Senate bills try to answer the question, how should Utah power new data centers? • Utah...

Two competing senate bills debate how utilities in Utah should make their case to power data and AI centers.

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NOW: Utah House just passed bill to ban adding flouride to drinking water. It now goes to the Senate for consideration. #utpol #utleg Background from @AlixelCabrera: utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01…

Utah lawmakers advance bill to ban adding fluoride to drinking water • Utah News Dispatch

The Legislature is considering banning adding fluoride to public water supplies, while detractors worry about public health effect.

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From @AlixelCabrera: Budget bills targeting ‘underperforming’ university programs press forward #utpol #utleg utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/02…

Budget bills targeting ‘underperforming’ university programs press forward • Utah News Dispatch

A base budget for Utah universities already includes a $60 million account meant to address underperforming programs to begin "reinvestment."

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From @AlixelCabrera: Utah lawmakers advance bill to ban adding fluoride to drinking water #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01…

Utah lawmakers advance bill to ban adding fluoride to drinking water • Utah News Dispatch

The Legislature is considering banning adding fluoride to public water supplies, while detractors worry about public health effect.

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From @AlixelCabrera: A plan for Utah nuclear energy industry’s foundation is taking shape #utpol #utleg   utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01…

A plan for Utah nuclear energy industry’s foundation is taking shape  • Utah News Dispatch

A new bill setting a structure to develop nuclear energy sources in Utah is now going to the full House consideration.

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The 2025 Utah Legislature is starting its 45-day general session in 10 minutes. Here's what you need to know to follow the state's lawmaking process. utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/01… #utpol #utleg

How to navigate the 2025 Utah Legislature • Utah News Dispatch

The 2025 Utah Legislature is starting its 45-day general session. Lawmakers will propose legislation, debate and pass bills.

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Reading this great reporting by @AlixelCabrera and @saige_miller had me thinking deep about my own indoor air quality and habits
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Can you improve your indoor air quality? These Utahns let sensors track their every move. Read more from the collaborative report by @UTNewsDispatch, @KUER, @sltrib and @BrownInstitute 🧵 (1/4) buff.ly/3OOObvh
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It’s #GivingTuesday! As a nonprofit, we’re proud to keep Utahns informed on the policies that affect their everyday lives. If you’ve valued our work this year, can you help us continue serving the public with our journalism? buff.ly/4eXQCq3
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From @AlixelCabrera: Utah lawmakers push to split PacifiCorp as blue states move away from coal #utpol utahnewsdispatch.com/2024/11… via @UTNewsDispatch

Utah lawmakers push to split PacifiCorp as blue states move away from coal • Utah News Dispatch

Utah Republicans are pressing to break up PacifiCorp arguing that moves by other states away from coal and natural gas cost ratepayers money.

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