Should abortions be labeled differently in Utahns’ medical records? GOP says yes, doctors say no.
One anti-abortion activist told lawmakers the widely used medical terminology should be adjusted to boost support for “pro-life legislation.”
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Syracuse, speaks on the House floor at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
Emily is a statewatch reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune, where she has worked since 2022. She received her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. There, she worked on investigative projects for The Washington Post and ProPublica. While writing, she's probably spinning something from her ever-expanding shelf of punk records.