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.
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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.
Morning News Fix: Why did Kamala Harris lose?
The economy and inflation decided the 2024 election. Utah lawmaker says birth certificates for transgender people is 'an issue.' Trump plans to shake up the FBI.
Podcast: Gaetz is gone, leaving Lee to linger
Morning News Fix: Salt Lake shrinkage
The Great Salt Lake gets drier. Trump plans a blizzard of executive actions. House Republicans set to block recess appointments.
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.
Morning News Fix: Tax cuts and tariff tango
Republicans skeptical of Trump's plan to use tariffs to pay for tax cuts. Another book banned in Utah. Sen. Lee to lead Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Morning News Fix: Is the Gaetz open or shut?
The controversy swirling around Matt Gaetz grows. Most Americans support stricter gun laws. Utah GOP leader wants to focus on elections and higher ed funding.
One Utah Senate seat has been filled by appointment, not election, for more than 40 years
Republican Brady Brammer is set to replace Mike Kennedy in the Utah Senate in January
Podcasts
The 'blanket fort situation room'
Should Spencer Cox run for President?
Derek Kitchen makes his case for Congress
The Legislature plays Calvinball with redistricting rules
Ben McAdams is back
'People want fighters right now.' Sen. Nate Blouin on his congressional campaign
Will the maps stand?
I feel like Dora the Explorer
Morning Memo
Davis County GOP rages at signature gathering candidates - but even Trevor Lee is doing it
'Show your papers' to vote in Utah?
Utah bill tells bosses: You can't punish workers for cooperating with police - or ICE
Reverse migration
Horse paste no more: Utah bill would let pharmacists hand out ivermectin
Utah lawmaker wants to loosen rules for carrying guns on college campuses
'Twas the year in Utah politics
Judge signals trouble for Legislature's redistricting appeal
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