SB54's last stand? Is the Utah GOP hatching a plan to end the signature path to the ballot?
Attacks on SB54 are commonplace at Republican conventions. Delegates hate the 2014 law created Utah’s dual-path nomination system, allowing
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Utah's GOP members of Congress duck questions on $4 trillion deficit bomb
Utah's Republican House members have frequently portrayed themselves as budget hawks and guardians of fiscal responsibility. But, when
Podcast: Utah GOP convention wrap-up
This week, we're wrapping up the 2025 Utah Republican Party Convention: Rob Axson wins another term as party
A 125-vote margin: Five takeaways from Saturday’s Utah GOP convention
In one of the closest races in recent memory, incumbent Rob Axson defeated former Rep. Phil Lyman by just 125
Déjà Vu in the Utah GOP: Saturday's convention to rehash old party divisions
Saturday's showdown for Utah Republican Party leadership could be described as pragmatism vs. ideological purity. Incumbent Rob Axson,
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SB54's last stand? Is the Utah GOP hatching a plan to end the signature path to the ballot?
Attacks on SB54 are commonplace at Republican conventions. Delegates hate the 2014 law created Utah’s dual-path nomination system, allowing
House GOP passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Thursday, May 22, 2025 ⏰ Tick Tock 82 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 166
Utah's GOP members of Congress duck questions on $4 trillion deficit bomb
Utah's Republican House members have frequently portrayed themselves as budget hawks and guardians of fiscal responsibility. But, when
Cutting taxes for the wealthy while cutting benefits for poorer Americans
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 ⏰ Tick Tock 83 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 167
Trump warns retailers not to raise prices because of tariffs
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 ⏰ Tick Tock 84 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 168
GOP's tax bill would blow a $3 trillion hole in the budget
Monday, May 19, 2025 ⏰ Tick Tock 85 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 169
Podcast: Utah GOP convention wrap-up
This week, we're wrapping up the 2025 Utah Republican Party Convention: Rob Axson wins another term as party
A 125-vote margin: Five takeaways from Saturday’s Utah GOP convention
In one of the closest races in recent memory, incumbent Rob Axson defeated former Rep. Phil Lyman by just 125
Déjà Vu in the Utah GOP: Saturday's convention to rehash old party divisions
Saturday's showdown for Utah Republican Party leadership could be described as pragmatism vs. ideological purity. Incumbent Rob Axson,
Republicans go on offense over Medicaid
Friday, May 16, 2025 ⏰ Tick Tock 88 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 172
Perks now, pain later
Thursday, May 15, 2025 ⏰ Tick Tock 89 days to Utah's 2025 municipal primary elections (8/12/2025) 173
Rep. Blake Moore fights for Trump's tax cuts, then fights to stay awake in marathon hearing
Utah Rep. Blake Moore vigorously defended President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax proposal against Democratic criticism before dozing off during