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Race to the ballot: Tracking the HB267 referendum signature count

The organizers of a referendum to overturn HB267 – the controversial "union busting" bill – blew past the number of signatures they needed to put the issue on the ballot.

By Bryan Schott

/ 21 Apr 2025

Race to the ballot: Tracking the HB267 referendum signature count

Constitutional crisis

Monday, April 21, 2025 ⏰ Tick Tock 113 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 197 days until Election Day (11/4/2025) 561 days until

By Bryan Schott

/ 21 Apr 2025

Podcast: 320,000 is a LOT of signatures

In this week's episode: * Unions collect 320,000 signatures for the referendum to overturn the union busting bill. * Was another round of tax cuts wise? * A Utah congressman

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Apr 2025

Utah Rep. Kennedy toured El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison as Democrat denied access to wrongfully deported man

While a U.S. Senator was denied access to "hell on Earth," Utah Congressman Mike Kennedy got a VIP tour. The notorious Terrorist Confinement Center (CECOT) in El

By Bryan Schott

/ 17 Apr 2025

Utah Rep. Kennedy toured El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison as Democrat denied access to wrongfully deported man

320,000 signatures

Thursday, April 17, 2025 💡Programming note: There will be no "Morning News Fix" on Friday morning. We will return to your inbox on Monday. ⏰ Tick Tock 117 days

By Bryan Schott

/ 17 Apr 2025

Corporate cash fuels Utah's congressional fundraising surge

Utah's congressional delegation is swimming in campaign cash, with Rep. Blake Moore leading the pack by raising over half a million dollars in just three months – with corporations

By Bryan Schott

/ 16 Apr 2025

Corporate cash fuels Utah's congressional fundraising surge

Is Jason Chaffetz eyeing Utah's governor's mansion? $113K money move raises questions

Utah Political Watch depends on readers like you to remain independent and effective. Join fellow Utahns by subscribing monthly (starting at just $5) or making a one-time contribution that fits

By Bryan Schott

/ 14 Apr 2025

Is Jason Chaffetz eyeing Utah's governor's mansion? $113K money move raises questions

The fringe conspiracy theory behind Utah's push to pay its bills with gold

Utah could become the first state in America to pay its bills with gold and silver instead of dollars — if conspiracy theorists who believe global elites are plotting to install

By Bryan Schott

/ 10 Apr 2025

The fringe conspiracy theory behind Utah's push to pay its bills with gold

Unions pour $2.6M into effort to overturn Utah's anti-union law

Labor unions from Utah and across the country have poured over $2.6 million in cash and in-kind donations to help with the effort to overturn HB267, the controversial union

By Bryan Schott

/ 8 Apr 2025

Unions pour $2.6M into effort to overturn Utah's anti-union law

Bernie Sanders bringing 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour to University of Utah

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is set to bring his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour to the University of Utah campus next Sunday. A signup form for the event at the Huntsman Center

By Bryan Schott

/ 4 Apr 2025

Bernie Sanders bringing 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour to University of Utah

Political underdogs join forces in David vs. Goliath battle against Utah's GOP dominance

Two of the state’s centrist political parties — United Utah and Utah Forward — announced Wednesday they are merging, hoping to create a stronger alternative to Utah’s dominant Republican Party,

By Bryan Schott

/ 2 Apr 2025

Political underdogs join forces in David vs. Goliath battle against Utah's GOP dominance

University presidents scrambling to cut budgets

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 ⏰ Tick Tock 132 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 216 days until Election Day (11/4/2025) 580 days until

By Bryan Schott

/ 2 Apr 2025