Supreme Court setback. Phil Lyman's bid to kick Spencer Cox off the ballot rejected over filing error.
During an online meeting with volunteers, Lyman claimed his primary election loss to Cox was not legitimate because of rigged voting machines
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Tuesday News Fix
Kamala Harris makes her "closing argument." Fallout from racist comments at Donald Trump's rally spread like wildfire. Nearly 400,000 Utahns have already voted.
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
Monday News Fix
Trump's NYC rally punctuated by racial slurs. Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose threats to 2024 election. Cox cabinet members don't disclose conflicts from siblings' business connections.
Sen. Mike Lee's blockade of ethics chief could benefit Donald Trump...and Elon Musk
Lee's obstruction could allow Donald Trump to pick the next head of the Office of Government ethics.
Friday News Fix
Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Vladimir Putin. Outside spending in the presidential race tops $1 billion. 4th Congressional candidates debate transgender rights.
Ten Utah legislative races to watch on election night
91 seats in the Utah Legislature are on the November ballot, but fewer than a dozen elections could be competitive.
Thursday News Fix
More than a quarter of Americans fear civil war could break out after the election. Harris says Trump is a fascist. Utah needs $60 billion for water infrastructure.
Wednesday News Fix
Trump's flip-flop on early voting is paying off. Spencer Cox and Utah lawmakers file brief supporting Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care. Harris outraises Trump in Utah by 2-1.
Gov. Spencer Cox, Utah lawmakers quietly file support for Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care
Supreme Court set to hear arguments in the case on Dec. 4.
Tuesday News Fix
Will the polls be wrong again in 2024? Trump has made more than 100 threats against his opponents. Half of Utahns support legalizing recreational marijuana.
Sen. Mike Lee questions FTC chair over alleged Hatch Act violations
Lee and Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan probe FTC chair's appearances at Democratic events
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Morning Memo
Utah Senate blocks a pair of bills inspired by far-right conspiracies
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
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