> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://utahpolitics.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Is a 'severe' recession on the horizon? - URL: https://utahpolitics.news/is-a-severe-recession-on-the-horizon/ - Published: 2025-04-29T13:40:18.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-09T15:47:03.000Z - Author: Bryan Schott - Tags: Morning Memo ## Tuesday, April 29, 2025 ## ⏰ Tick Tock 8 days remaining to verify signatures for the HB267 referendum. (5/7/2025) 105 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 189 days until Election Day (11/4/2025) 553 days until the 2026 midterm elections (11/3/2026) ## 👀 Here's what you need to know for Tuesday morning: Thank you for being one of more than 1,200 people supporting Utah Political Watch with your free subscription. I'm so thankful to have you as a reader! 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[Upgrade to paid ](https://utahpolitics.news/membership/) ## Utah Headlines Referendum to overturn Utah's anti-union HB267 hits signature goal. \[[Utah Political Watch](https://utahpolitics.news/referendum-to-overturn-utahs-anti-union-hb267-hits-signature-goal/)\] Do Utah's reps think Congress will ever fix the country's immigration system. \[[KSL](https://ksltv.com/local-news/do-utahs-reps-think-congress-will-ever-fix-the-countrys-immigration-system/768572/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] "A nightmare situation": Ranchers plan for tough choices as Utah's drought worsens. \[[KUER](https://www.kuer.org/science-environment/2025-04-28/a-nightmare-situation-ranchers-plan-for-tough-choices-as-utahs-drought-worsens?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Commission orders 4.7% electricity rate increase, a quarter of Rocky Mountain Power's proposal. \[[Utah News Dispatch](https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/04/29/commission-orders-electricity-rate-increase-a-quarter-of-rocky-mountain-power-proposal/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Trump admin chose to "streamline" permitting for a Utah mining project. \[[Tribune](https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/04/29/trump-admin-chose-streamline-this/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Going nuclear? Here's where Utah's first nuclear power plant may end up. \[[Fox 13](https://www.fox13now.com/news/politics/going-nuclear-heres-where-utahs-first-nuclear-power-plant-may-wind-up?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Utah's household income is highest in the nation when compared to the cost of living. Here's why. \[[Tribune](https://www.sltrib.com/news/2025/04/29/why-utahs-household-income-is/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Utah's defense industry finds opportunity amid tariff uncertainty. \[[Deseret News](https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/04/28/utah-defense-industry-could-benefit-from-trump-tariffs-against-china/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] DA Sim Gill emails staff, dismissing whistleblower allegations as sensationalistic. \[[KUTV](https://kutv.com/news/2news-investigates/da-sim-gill-emails-staff-dismissing-whistleblower-allegations-as-sensationalistic?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] ## National/International Apollo Global Management is forecasting a severe U.S. recession as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs. \[[Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2025/04/28/top-private-equity-firm-forecasts-severe-recession/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Mark Carney's Liberal Party won the Canadian election on Monday evening. The result was a rebuke to President Trump, who has repeatedly said he wants Canada to become part of the United States. \[[CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/28/americas/canada-election-results-carney-poilievre-intl-hnk/index.html?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] President Trump signed an executive order to ramp up the authority and power of local police. \[[Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-executive-order-law-enforcement-1235327251/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] President Trump signed an executive order to create a list of so-called "sanctuary cities" that aren't cooperating with federal immigration authorities. \[[Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-sign-order-requiring-nationwide-list-of-sanctuary-cities-and-states-dbcc5ada?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] President Trump's polling numbers continue to slide: - 45% of Americans would give Trump's performance during his first 100 days an "F" grade. \[[Marist Poll](https://maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/president-trumps-first-100-days-april-2025/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] - 86% of Americans oppose Trump's idea for the U.S. to take control of Canada. 76% oppose trying to take control of Greenland. \[[ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/americans-oppose-trump-term-taking-control-greenland-canada-poll/story?id=121244234&ref=utahpolitics.news)\] European leaders are fearful that President Trump will use any minor progress in peace negotiations with Ukraine and Russia to walk away from the process. \[[Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/2f7af030-7466-4c10-9c7c-a7ceaa03a70a?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Republicans in Congress propose a $150 billion increase in the Pentagon's budget, bringing the total defense budget to more than $1 trillion if approved. \[[The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5270979-house-republicans-pentagon-spending/?email=467cb6399cb7df64551775e431052b43a775c749&emaila=12a6d4d069cd56cfddaa391c24eb7042&emailb=054528e7403871c79f668e49dd3c44b1ec00c7f611bf9388f76bb2324d6ca5f3&ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Amazon will start displaying tariff costs when consumers purchase something on their site. \[[Punchbowl News](https://punchbowl.news/article/tech/amazon-display-tariff-costs/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] - Kickstarter is adding a tool for creators to add extra charges to projects impacted by tariffs. \[[404 Media](https://www.404media.co/kickstarter-introduces-tariff-manager-tool-to-add-charges-to-already-fully-funded-projects/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] During his first 100 days in office, President Trump has spent parts of 40 days on his personal properties, including 12 of the 14 weekends he's been in office. \[[NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-traveled-little-first-100-days-mar-lago-golf-rcna201160?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] A Senate report shows Elon Musk and his companies face at least $2.37 billion in legal exposure from federal investigations, litigation and regulations. \[[The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/28/elon-musk-doge-conflict-of-interest?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] ## Briefly... The conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7\. \[[Vatican News](https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-04/conclave-elect-new-pope-cardinals-beginning-date-may-2025.html?ref=utahpolitics.news)\] Toyota introduced a new engine that runs on ammonia instead of gasoline or electricity. \[[Sustainability Times](https://www.sustainability-times.com/low-carbon-energy/toyotas-game-changer-revealed-new-engine-runs-without-gasoline-or-electricity-set-to-revolutionize-the-entire-automotive-industry/?ref=utahpolitics.news)\]