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
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Flashback: Trump's incoming chief of staff once led - and quickly left - Jon Huntsman's 2012 campaign
Susie Wiles ran Huntsman's presidential campaign but left after just one month on the job.
Podcast: Behind closed doors
On this week's episode: 馃毆 Republicans on the Utah State School Board go behind closed doors. 馃憥 Sen. Mike Lee
What would happen if Sen. Mike Lee joins Trump's cabinet?
Choosing a temporary replacement would mostly fall to the Utah Legislature
Winners and losers from a busy Utah election night
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Congress
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Trump reportedly considering former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart for cabinet position
Stewart resigned from Congress last year citing his wife's ongoing health issues
What would happen if Sen. Mike Lee joins Trump's cabinet?
Choosing a temporary replacement would mostly fall to the Utah Legislature
A weekend in the (social media) life of Sen. Mike Lee
With the 2024 election looming, the Utah Senator was focused on media criticism, Diddy and...a squirrel?
Environment
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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
Legislature
20 posts
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.
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
What would happen if Sen. Mike Lee joins Trump's cabinet?
Choosing a temporary replacement would mostly fall to the Utah Legislature
Morning News Fix
43 posts
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.
Morning News Fix: Republicans suddenly think the economy is great
Republicans do a 180 on the economy and elections. Trump's deportation plans include declaring a national emergency. A slight funding boost for Utah's schools.
2024 election
28 posts
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.
Flashback: Trump's incoming chief of staff once led - and quickly left - Jon Huntsman's 2012 campaign
Susie Wiles ran Huntsman's presidential campaign but left after just one month on the job.
Trump reportedly considering former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart for cabinet position
Stewart resigned from Congress last year citing his wife's ongoing health issues
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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
Morning News Fix: Republicans suddenly think the economy is great
Republicans do a 180 on the economy and elections. Trump's deportation plans include declaring a national emergency. A slight funding boost for Utah's schools.
Flashback: Trump's incoming chief of staff once led - and quickly left - Jon Huntsman's 2012 campaign
Susie Wiles ran Huntsman's presidential campaign but left after just one month on the job.
Morning News Fix: Will Trump's nominees detour around Congress?
Trump may try to bypass Senate confirmation for some cabinet picks. What's in Utah AG Sean Reyes' calendar? Vaccine stocks fell after Trump tapped RFK Jr. for HHS.
Podcast: Behind closed doors
On this week's episode: 馃毆 Republicans on the Utah State School Board go behind closed doors. 馃憥 Sen. Mike Lee
Morning news fix: Republican trifecta
GOP holds on to House majority, giving them a trifecta in Washington. Trump team drawing up list of military officers to fire. Utah Rep. Blake Moore re-elected to House leadership.
Morning News Fix: Trump's tariff surge
Trump's team preparing massive new tariffs. Democratic governors set to push back on Trump admin. Utah Rep. Blake Moore won't run for No. 4 House leadership spot.
Trump reportedly considering former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart for cabinet position
Stewart resigned from Congress last year citing his wife's ongoing health issues
Morning News Fix: Putin's nukes
Putin came close to using a nuke in 2022. Trump plans blitz of executive orders. Rep. Blake Moore poised to rise in House GOP leadership ranks.