Legislature - Utah Political Watch (Page 22)

Utah Legislature quietly changes press rules, shutting out independent media

The GOP-controlled House and Senate refused to issue a media credential to Utah Political Watch

By Bryan Schott

/ 17 Dec 2024

Utah Legislature quietly changes press rules, shutting out independent media

Top Utah GOP lawmaker accused of skirting state laws on campaign finance disclosures

President Stuart Adams blames conflicting information from the Lt. Governor's office for his erroneous campaign finance reports.

By Bryan Schott

/ 12 Dec 2024

Top Utah GOP lawmaker accused of skirting state laws on campaign finance disclosures

Two votes from beyond the grave threatens vote-by-mail in Utah

Utah's universal vote-by-mail system has been a rousing success, leading to greater voter participation and turnout. However, Utah Republican legislative leaders appear to be teeing up

By Bryan Schott

/ 11 Dec 2024

Two votes from beyond the grave threatens vote-by-mail in Utah

Utah lawmakers set aside $230M for new tax cuts

Lawmakers won't say whether that includes another round of income tax reductions.

By Bryan Schott

/ 10 Dec 2024

Utah lawmakers set aside $230M for new tax cuts

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.

By Bryan Schott

/ 3 Dec 2024

Utah Parents United wants lawmakers to ban fluoride in the state's drinking water

Utah House Speaker funds PAC behind anti-trans campaign ad blitz

House Speaker Mike Schultz is the lone donor to Preserving Utah Values

By Bryan Schott

/ 2 Dec 2024

Utah House Speaker funds PAC behind anti-trans campaign ad blitz

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.

By Bryan Schott

/ 25 Nov 2024

Revenue projections miss the mark: Utah lawmakers facing possible $225M-$700M revenue shortfall next year

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.

By Bryan Schott

/ 20 Nov 2024

Big money in Utah politics: Candidates spent $5.8 million in 2024 legislative races

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

By Bryan Schott

/ 18 Nov 2024

One Utah Senate seat has been filled by appointment, not election, for more than 40 years

What would happen if Sen. Mike Lee joins Trump's cabinet?

Choosing a temporary replacement would mostly fall to the Utah Legislature

By Bryan Schott

/ 11 Nov 2024

What would happen if Sen. Mike Lee joins Trump's cabinet?

Gov. Cox picks former lawmaker to represent the public on Utah's open records committee

Cox nominated former Rep. Logan Wilde for one of two seats reserved for members of the public on the Utah State Records Committee.

By Bryan Schott

/ 2 Nov 2024

Gov. Cox picks former lawmaker to represent the public on Utah's open records committee

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

By Bryan Schott

/ 29 Oct 2024

Supreme Court setback. Phil Lyman's bid to kick Spencer Cox off the ballot rejected over filing error.