Utah lawmakers set aside $230M for new tax cuts
Lawmakers won't say whether that includes another round of income tax reductions.
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All four Utah House Members join GOP push to keep Gaetz ethics support secret
All four of Utah's Republican U.S. House members voted to block the release of an Ethics Committee
Podcast: So long, and thanks for all the pancakes!
On this week's show: * Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz makes a big donation to an anti-transgender political action
Sen. Mike Lee tees up assault on Social Security
In a long social media thread, Lee claimed Social Security is a "classic bait and switch" and an "outdated, mismanaged system"
Utah Parents United wants lawmakers to ban fluoride in the state's drinking water
The right-wing group also takes aim at Utah's largest teachers union in legislative push.
Congress
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All four Utah House Members join GOP push to keep Gaetz ethics support secret
All four of Utah's Republican U.S. House members voted to block the release of an Ethics Committee
Sen. Mike Lee tees up assault on Social Security
In a long social media thread, Lee claimed Social Security is a "classic bait and switch" and an "outdated, mismanaged system"
Utah Republicans step up: Moore, Owens and Maloy claim key roles in 119th Congress
Rep. Burgess Owens is in the running to chair the House Education and Workforce Committee
Environment
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Utah GOP lawmakers insist keeping coal power plants running won't compromise pollution control efforts
Stricter EPA oversight looms as Utah considers taking over coal-fired power plant that's scheduled to be shut down
Legislature
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Utah lawmakers set aside $230M for new tax cuts
Lawmakers won't say whether that includes another round of income tax reductions.
Utah Parents United wants lawmakers to ban fluoride in the state's drinking water
The right-wing group also takes aim at Utah's largest teachers union in legislative push.
Utah House Speaker funds PAC behind anti-trans campaign ad blitz
House Speaker Mike Schultz is the lone donor to Preserving Utah Values
Morning News Fix
47 postsMorning News Fix: No room for error
Republicans have a razor-thin majority in Congress. Complaints about anti-trans PAC referred to Utah AG. Senate Republicans plan to tackle border security first.
Morning News Fix: A razor-thin majority for the GOP
Republicans could have a one-seat majority in Congress. Sen. Mike Lee is coaching Congressional staffers. Utah will assist Trump's mass deportations.
Morning News Fix: Will Trump get a honeymoon?
Americans are happy or satisfied that Trump won. Inflation and the national debt put Trump's campaign promises at risk. Sean Reyes held official meetings at a private club.
2024 election
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Utah House Speaker funds PAC behind anti-trans campaign ad blitz
House Speaker Mike Schultz is the lone donor to Preserving Utah Values
Big money in Utah politics: Candidates spent $5.8 million in 2024 legislative races
The average legislative race cost $65K in 2024; 19 races cost more than $100K.
Flashback: Trump's incoming chief of staff once led - and quickly left - Jon Huntsman's 2012 campaign
Susie Wiles ran Huntsman's presidential campaign but left after just one month on the job.
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Utah lawmakers set aside $230M for new tax cuts
Lawmakers won't say whether that includes another round of income tax reductions.
All four Utah House Members join GOP push to keep Gaetz ethics support secret
All four of Utah's Republican U.S. House members voted to block the release of an Ethics Committee
Podcast: So long, and thanks for all the pancakes!
On this week's show: * Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz makes a big donation to an anti-transgender political action
Sen. Mike Lee tees up assault on Social Security
In a long social media thread, Lee claimed Social Security is a "classic bait and switch" and an "outdated, mismanaged system"
Morning News Fix: No room for error
Republicans have a razor-thin majority in Congress. Complaints about anti-trans PAC referred to Utah AG. Senate Republicans plan to tackle border security first.
Utah Parents United wants lawmakers to ban fluoride in the state's drinking water
The right-wing group also takes aim at Utah's largest teachers union in legislative push.
Utah House Speaker funds PAC behind anti-trans campaign ad blitz
House Speaker Mike Schultz is the lone donor to Preserving Utah Values
Morning News Fix: A razor-thin majority for the GOP
Republicans could have a one-seat majority in Congress. Sen. Mike Lee is coaching Congressional staffers. Utah will assist Trump's mass deportations.
Utah Republicans step up: Moore, Owens and Maloy claim key roles in 119th Congress
Rep. Burgess Owens is in the running to chair the House Education and Workforce Committee
Morning News Fix: Americans want checks and balances on Trump
Americans want checks and balances on Trump. Anti-trans member of Congress used to be pro-transgender rights. Utah's election results are certified.
Revenue projections miss the mark: Utah lawmakers facing possible $225M-$700M revenue shortfall next year
Corporate and individual income tax collections plummet. Those revenues are used to fund education and some social programs.
Morning News Fix: Will Trump get a honeymoon?
Americans are happy or satisfied that Trump won. Inflation and the national debt put Trump's campaign promises at risk. Sean Reyes held official meetings at a private club.