Podcasts about Utah State Legislature

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray  This morning, Governor Spencer Cox held a ceremonial bill signing to highlight a few bills passed by the Utah State Legislature this year, which aim to protect kids online, remove phones from classrooms, and give people control of their personal information on social media. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on these bills and the effects they could have. 

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray  Tariff turmoil: Stocks fall, China imposes new tariffs, Utahns worried about the future  Is it appropriate to say we're now in a trade war? Following President Trump's announcement of steep tariffs on countries worldwide on Wednesday, the markets have seen two days of terrible performance. Then this morning, China announced their own steep tariffs on U.S.-made products. To top it all off, financial analysts with J.P. Morgan have boosted their odds on a global recession to 60 percent as of today. Americans seem to be worried, and Utahns aren’t immune. Troy Keller, Advisor on International Trade and Commercial Policy for World Trade Center Utah joins the conversation.   Trump administration fires National Security Council staffers for ‘disloyalty’  The White House has fired several officials within the administration, including several National Security Council staffers, over claims that those officials were disloyal to President Trump. This comes after the President's team met with far-right activist Laura Loomer. The Inside Sources hosts discuss this relationship and how influential outside folks are being on President Trump.   The future of nuclear energy in Utah  The 2025 Legislative General Session here in Utah saw Republicans hoping to tackle a looming energy crisis in the state. The answer? They say it's nuclear. In fact, positioning Utah as the new energy frontier was on the list of top priorities for the Republican caucuses. All this to say... the state is pretty gung-ho to explore and expand nuclear energy. Inside Sources dig into the pros and cons of nuclear energy and its future here. Chris Hayter, President, COO, and co-founder of Hi Tech Solutions joins to give a “for” perspective and Lexi Tuddenham, Executive Director of HEAL Utah gives an “against” perspective.    On the Hill 2025: Governor holds ceremonial signing for bills dealing with technology and kids  This morning, Governor Spencer Cox held a ceremonial bill signing to highlight a few bills passed by the Utah State Legislature this year, which aim to protect kids online, remove phones from classrooms, and give people control of their personal information on social media. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on these bills and the effects they could have.   

fWotD Episode 2857: Beverly White Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 1 March 2025 is Beverly White.Beverly Jean White (née Larson; September 2, 1928 – May 24, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Utah House of Representatives for the 57th, 64th, or 21st districts from 1971 to 1991, as a member of the Democratic Party. The longest-serving consecutive female member of the Utah State Legislature as of her death, White held multiple positions in the Democratic Party at the local, state, and national levels and attended many state and national conventions.Born in Salt Lake City and raised in Tooele, Utah, White was educated at Tooele High School. She entered politics with her involvement in the Tooele County Democratic Ladies Club and later became active in the Tooele County Democratic Party. White served as vice-chair of the Tooele County Democratic Party, secretary of the Utah Democratic Party for sixteen years, and on the Rules Committee of the Democratic National Committee. She was a delegate to multiple state conventions of the Utah Democratic Party and was a delegate to every Democratic National Convention from 1964 to 2004, with the exception of 1976 when she was an alternate delegate.Governor Cal Rampton appointed White to the Utah Board of Pardons in 1965, her first public office. She was on the board until 1971, when she was appointed to fill a vacancy in the state house created by Representative F. Chileon Halladay's death. During her tenure in the state house she served as assistant whip while in the majority and minority and was at times the only female chair of a committee. She failed to be reelected in 1990 to Republican nominee Merrill Nelson. White also served on a hospital board, wrote a book about female legislators, and aided in the creation of a satellite campus for Utah State University.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:48 UTC on Saturday, 1 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Beverly White on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Joanna.

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! We have a quick episode for you today! We discuss week 4 of the Utah State Legislature's 2025 General Session and then share some cool collaborations between the Summit County Sustainability Division and the Summit County Library. Alright, let's get into … Continue reading February 14, 2025 – Summit County Sustainability x Library Collaborations + more! →

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six. This week, we'll cover some key items from this week's County Council meeting, including a weekly report on the Utah State Legislature's General Session and an update on a Summit County housing authority for our community. Then, we'll give a forecast … Continue reading January 31, 2025 – Updates on UT State Legislative Session, Housing Authority and more! →

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! This week, we dive into a quick preview of this year's General Session of the Utah State Legislature. Then, we share some important public health information regarding norovirus including tips on how to help stop the spread. Finally, we wrap things … Continue reading January 24, 2025 – UT State Legislature General Session Preview & more! →

Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan  Today, several members of the Utah State Legislature outlined pieces of legislation to improve public safety and address impacts of illegal immigration at the United States’ Southern Border. These bills, which will be discussed and voted upon during the General Legislative Session, deal with things like fentanyl, organized crime, property rights, and English language learners. State Rep. Karianne Lisonbee joins Inside Sources to describe some of these bills.   

Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan  Presidential election results certified without any issue It’s officially official: Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States. Earlier today, the electoral college voted to certify the results of the presidential election. The mood was solemn at the Capitol for a few reasons; not least of which is the memory of the insurrection four years ago. We discuss the calm and cordial atmosphere of the vote today, and how Vice President Kamala Harris did as she oversaw the vote finalizing her presidential loss.  $200+ Million set aside to provide tax cuts for Utahns The upcoming Legislative General Session begins in about two weeks, and it could result in some large tax cuts for Utahns. The exact details are still unknown at this time, but the cuts come as Governor Cox has pushed to eliminate the state income tax on Social Security benefits. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the support the plan seems to have on Utah’s Capitol Hill.  On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on public safety, border security Today, several members of the Utah State Legislature outlined pieces of legislation to improve public safety and address impacts of illegal immigration at the United States’ Southern Border. These bills, which will be discussed and voted upon during the General Legislative Session, deal with things like fentanyl, organized crime, property rights, and English language learners. State Rep. Karianne Lisonbee joins Inside Sources to describe some of these bills.  Gov. Cox calls for removal of ICE director in Salt Lake City According to an investigation from our partners at the Deseret News, Governor Spencer Cox sent a letter to the incoming Trump administration asking for the immediate removal of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director in Salt Lake City. Why? We discuss some of the reasons outlined in the letter, and how the Governor has also asked for more funding to remove migrants.  New Elected Officials: Ross Romero, new Salt Lake County Council Member Several new members joined the Salt Lake County Council this morning, taking their oaths of office in a ceremony held at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville. We’re joined in the studio by new Salt Lake County Council Member for District 4, Ross Romero. He outlines some of the things he wants to prioritize during his first term.  Park City Ski Patrol strike enters 10th day Park City Mountain ski patrols are entering their tenth day of striking as they demand a $2 an hour raise. The strike has contributed to long lines at the ski resort and has led to national outcry for and against the owner of Park City Mountain, Vail Resorts. Inside Sources hosts Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider share updates on the strike.  New Elected Officials: Natalie Pinkney, new Salt Lake County Council Member Also joining the Salt Lake County Council as an At-Large Member is Natalie Pinkney. She also took the oath of office today and says she wants to celebrate diversity while still addressing important issues like homelessness and public safety. She joins Inside Sources in the studio to talk about her priorities for her first term.  Tips to avoid the ‘winter blues’ Today was a rather gray, dreary day here in Salt Lake City. It got us thinking about the ‘winter blues’ -- a kind of slump or sadness many people feel once the holidays end. The Inside Sources hosts share some tips for listeners who need a little pick-me-up during the cold winter months.   

In this episode I recall lobbying the US Congress and the Utah State Legislature to pay for HIV meds.  Mormon homosexuals on the downlow and the tragically large population of LGBTQ+ kids living on Utah's streets were often not tested for HIV until they had full blown AIDS. They urgently needed HIV medication to stay alive, but there was no funding to pay for it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/i-woke-up-this-gay/donations

Returning to live in Utah in my 40s was, well differnt. Trying to be true to myself in the ultra-conformist, freakishly bizarre pseudo reality of Utah was as challenging as it was lonely.  I began working as a lobbyist, asking the Utah State Legislature for money to pay for HIV medication. I studied FOX news and BYUTV to learn how to effectively communicate in America's most conservative state, oh yeah and I got run over by a Mormon soccer mom on meth. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/i-woke-up-this-gay/donations

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Adam Gardiner Previewing tomorrow’s debate double-headerTwo debates air tomorrow – the Utah Attorney General and Vice Presidential debate. We kick off today’s KSL at Night previewing and discussing these two debates; Adam Gardiner thinks they’re important, but Taylor Morgan doesn’t think so. We discuss what each host is looking most forward to and what they think the candidates need to focus on in the debates in order to make their mark with voters ahead of the November election. Examining Senator Romney’s Family Security ActOutgoing U.S. Senator Mitt Romney has introduced the Family Security Act, which Romney says is a pro-family, pro-life, and pro-marriage bill. The act would modernize and streamline federal policies into an expanded Child Tax Credit, which is due to see major decreases in 2025 as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expires. The KSL at Night hosts discuss the ins and outs of this new bill. Getting an insider’s view on the recently-passed continuing resolutionLast week, the United States House and Senate both passed a continuing resolution that would fund the government into December. It’s not a full spending bill; it only contains extensions that Speaker Mike Johnson said were “absolutely necessary.” Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-2) joins KSL at Night in the studio to walk our listeners through the most recent bill and the exclusion of the SAVE Act in that bill. What’s going on with the revitalization zone near the Utah State Fairpark?You’ve probably heard a lot about the revitalization zone in Downtown Salt Lake City, but did you know there’s another similar zone near the Utah State Fairpark? This zone was also created through a Utah State Legislature bill last year. We chat with Utah State Senator Scott Sandall, Chair of the Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District to get some updates on the plans. Union support strong and growing for former President Donald TrumpFor the past several decades, unions around the country have supported Democratic candidates, especially in presidential races. New data shows that former President Donald Trump is on track for the best performance among union voters in 40 years. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Taylor Morgan discuss how Trump’s populist policies have earned him the support of the working class. Ranked-choice voting in Utah: the pros and cons of this methodIn 2018, the Utah lawmakers approved an opt-in pilot program that would allow cities to use ranked-choice voting in non-partisan elections. As the years have gone on, fewer and fewer cities have decided to continue using this voting method. Why is this? We dig into the topic ahead of the November election. Josh Daniels from Trust Utah Elections provides reasons why he supports ranked-choice voting; Riverton City Council Member Andy Pierucci provides an opposing view. How to keep strong political feelings from dividing your familyPolitics and religion – two topics most people try to avoid when talking with family. But in an election year, it’s not always easy to avoid talking about politics. When the topic inevitably comes up, how should you handle it? The KSL at Night hosts have a lively discussion on how to have beneficial political conversations with family members.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan & Adam Gardiner You’ve probably heard a lot about the revitalization zone in Downtown Salt Lake City, but did you know there’s another similar zone near the Utah State Fairpark? This zone was also created through a Utah State Legislature bill last year. We chat with Utah State Senator Scott Sandall, Chair of the Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District to get some updates on the plans.

The Utah State Legislature tried and failed to argue that Amendment D should be included on voter's ballots in November. What's does this mean for Amendments A, B, and C? KSL Legal Analyst, Greg Skordas, joins D2 to talk about why the legislatures argument failed and what this means for other amendments. Senator Todd Weiler joins the show to talk about what the legislature is planning to do now that Amendment D has been voided. Taylor Morgan, Co-host of KSL at Night and Partner at Morgan May Public Affairs, also contributes to the conversation to discuss the realities of what the legislature can do.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon Cell phone usage and restriction in schools has become a hot topic over the past several years. Educators are worried not only about distractions in the classroom, but also about the negative mental health effects constant connection to phones has on young people. The Utah State Legislature says they want to tackle this issue in the 2025 General Session. State Senator Lincoln Fillmore is sponsoring a bill that would give school districts more power to restrict cell phones, and joins the program to share insights on the proposed legislation.

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Rusty Cannon State Legislature to discuss cell phone restrictions in schools next yearCell phone usage and restriction in schools has become a hot topic over the past several years. Educators are worried not only about distractions in the classroom, but also about the negative mental health effects constant connection to phones has on young people. The Utah State Legislature says they want to tackle this issue in the 2025 General Session. State Senator Lincoln Fillmore is sponsoring a bill that would give school districts more power to restrict cell phones, and joins the program to share insights on the proposed legislation. Groups coming out for and against new ballot initiative amendment proposalSince the State Legislature’s special session last week, several groups have come out either for or against the proposed amendment dealing with ballot initiatives. One group launched their campaign just today at the state capitol. KSL at Night hosts Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan discuss the arguments from groups on both sides of the issue. Drama over the September 10th presidential debateThe September 10th presidential debate may not happen as the campaigns appear to have reached a stalemate over the debate rules. The issue right now? Will the microphones say on when the other candidate is speaking. The Biden and Trump teams had agreed to mute the mics when the opposition spoke, but now the Harris team wants the mics to stay on the entire time. We dig into the reasonings. Polls show Americans are worried about political violence with upcoming electionNew polling shows that more than ¾ of voters in the country are worried about political violence ahead of the presidential election. Many are concerned that there won’t be a peaceful transfer of power; are their fears warranted? The hosts share their thoughts and discuss the importance of trusting in the electoral process. Reviewing a proposed amendment on taxes and education fundingAnother proposed amendment Utahns will vote on in November deals with income tax and how education is funded in the Beehive State. KSL at Night host Rusty Cannon is an expert in taxes and explains what the amendment proposal contains. He and Taylor Morgan also share some of the arguments for and against the amendment. Utah students’ proficiency rates down post-pandemicRecent data shows that Utah’s students have yet to rebound to pre-pandemic proficiency rates. It’s not across the board, however; some subjects show worse numbers than others. We break down the numbers and discuss what may be contributing to the not-so-stellar scores. Polling numbers released for Governor and Senate racesHow are the candidates for Utah Governor and the open US Senate seat doing in their races? New polling from the Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute shed some light. With just over two months to go until Election Day, every second counts in these races. Listen to hear what the KSL at Night hosts have to say about the numbers in those two races. Australia gives workers permission to ignore their bosses (but only outside of work hours)A new law just went into effect in Australia, granting workers the right to ignore their bosses outside of working hours. It’s described as a “right to disconnect.” KSL at Night Executive Producer Andy Cupp hops on the mic to share his own thoughts on disconnecting from work when the day ends. Is he an expert on disconnecting? Absolutely not. But he’s trying. Let’s try together!

Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan The Utah State Legislature will hold a special session tomorrow to discuss the future of citizen ballot initiatives. It comes on the heels of a State Supreme Court decision regarding the redistricting lawsuit. The Legislature will discuss and vote on a possible constitutional amendment that would clarify the initiative process and who holds power to edit or repeal those initiatives. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan discuss the upcoming session, including the reasoning the Legislature gives for holding the special session.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan State Legislature calls themselves into a special session on initiativesThe Utah State Legislature will hold a special session tomorrow to discuss the future of citizen ballot initiatives. It comes on the heels of a State Supreme Court decision regarding the redistricting lawsuit. The Legislature will discuss and vote on a possible constitutional amendment that would clarify the initiative process and who holds power to edit or repeal those initiatives. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Taylor Morgan discuss the upcoming session, including the reasoning the Legislature gives for holding the special session.  Democratic National Convention kicks off in ChicagoThousands of Democrats have descended on Chicago for the DNC. The event kicked off yesterday with speeches from people like President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Utah has a delegation there to take part in the whole event. Democratic candidate for Utah Governor Brian King shares his thoughts on the convention so far. We also discuss the protests occurring outside of the convention, and how President Biden’s stepping aside is affecting the overall mood and discussion at the convention. Discussing voter confidence in ballot auditsSeveral GOP nominees who won their primary races in June have asked the Legislature to conduct an audit of the signatures they gathered in order to get on the ballot. State Auditor John Dougall says he’ll conduct a similar audit himself. Dr. Quin Monson, Professor of Political Science at BYU, joins the show to explain what the data says about voter confidence regarding ballot audits here in Utah. Another fight for public lands in UtahThe State of Utah has announced a new lawsuit against the federal government over the management of unappropriated lands in the state. Roughly 18.5 million acres in Utah fall under the category of “unappropriated” lands, and the state wants to be able to manage those lands as it sees fit. The KSL at Night hosts break down this new development in the fight over public lands. Artificial intelligence making its way into presidential campaignsDid Taylor Swift endorse Donald Trump? Did Kamala Harris really speak to a group of communists? Pictures and videos of each have been circulating around the internet, but they’re all fake – they were created using artificial intelligence. As we move closer to the general election, we take a deeper look into the use of AI in political campaigns. Expanding access to youth sports leaguesSports leagues for kids can be incredibly expensive, creating a cost barrier for people who cannot afford to spend thousands of dollars to play sports. The City of Ogden is trying to remove those barriers in order to give kids more equal access to recreational sports. Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski joins the program to explain what the city’s doing to help create equality in sports.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon In the last legislative session, the Utah State Legislature passed a law meant to protect minors on social media. A group representing companies like Facebook and TikTok, known as NetChoice, sued the state. Yesterday, the lawsuit was dismissed in federal court. State Senator Kirk Cullimore joins the show to walk our listeners through the bill and the lawsuit. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon  Utah preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics KSL at Night is live at Washington Square Park in Salt Lake City as the state comes together to prepare for the Olympics this week in Paris. Not only that, but many have gathered in preparation for an historic announcement – that Salt Lake City will host the Winter Olympics in 2034. KSL NewsRadio’s Maria Shilaos and Aimee Cobabe join the show to walk us through it all.  Democrats rallying behind Kamala Harris It’s been two days since President Biden withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Her campaign has raised more than $100 million since that time, with 60% coming from first-time donors. KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon talk about whether or not this is a sign that Democrats are once again excited for this race.  Secret Service Director resigns following Trump assassination attempt The Director of the Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle has resigned. It comes following many calls for her resignation after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The KSL at Night hosts discuss her decision and share additional updates on the investigation into the shooting.  Lawsuit over state’s social media and minor law dismissed In the last legislative session, the Utah State Legislature passed a law meant to protect minors on social media. A group representing companies like Facebook and TikTok, known as NetChoice, sued the state. Yesterday, the lawsuit was dismissed in federal court. State Senator Kirk Cullimore joins the show to walk our listeners through the bill and the lawsuit.  Discussing the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympic announcement KSL NewsRadio’s Aimee Cobabe and Andy Cupp join KSL at Night to talk more about the historic Olympic announcement that’ll come overnight from Paris. Crowds are gathering now at Washington Square, all preparing for tonight’s big party. Listeners get updates on the events and all the fun celebrating the Olympics and Pioneer Day!  Dept. of Transportation now investigating Delta Airlines over delays, cancellations Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced a new investigation into Delta Airlines following the historic Microsoft outage last week. New passenger protections exist, and Buttigieg says they’re received thousands of complaints so far. Is this kind of thing — providing passenger support and protections — something the government should worry about? Leah and Rusty debate the role of government.  How much is SLC 2002 Olympic merchandise worth today? If you’re like many Utah long-timers, you might still have some swag from the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics. Have you ever thought about selling it? KSL-TV’s Matt Gephardt looked into it; we hear part of his report with the KSL Investigators. The KSL at Night hosts take this opportunity to discuss the worth of mementos versus memories.  Reminiscing and looking forward to Olympic events This special KSL at Night wraps up with hosts Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray discussing their favorite Olympic sporting events. What sports are they most looking forward to during Paris 2024? We also finish off with a little walk down memory lane, talking about some of the most historic moments from the previous Olympics.

Parley Dutson tells his story from inside the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison Utah. Thanks to the UDC for allowing us access to hear how Parley, and many others, are working to change their direction and perspective preparing them for the time they will be released. He was born and raised in a religious community called Colorado City. Finding himself an outcast, he discovered “the world”. Going from a strict religious world to the total freedoms of life didn't work well for him. After two years of running and gunning, he committed a horrible act that was completely against his nature that sent him to prison for a very long time. He tells of the anguish he feels for what he did and how in spite of that, has found value in education and self-improvement. Currently serving as a mentor in the Captain Your Story lifestyle curriculum, Parley is a leader in the criminal Justice reform space having had the opportunity to testify virtually to the Utah State Legislature as well as meet with a state senator Derrin Ownes and executive director Brian Redd of the UDC. Parley's emotion can easily be heard as he tells his heart wrenching story. Sponsors & Partners The Other Side Academy - theothersideacademy.com My Story Matters / Captain Your Story - mystorymatters.org 00:00:00 Parley Dutson 00:06:26 The Other Side Academy 00:06:45 My Story Matters / Captain Your Story 00:07:07 His Prison Experience 00:09:30 High School in Prison 00:10:22 Getting Called to the Principal's Office 00:14:50 Getting a Job in Prison 00:19:20 “… the solution always presents itself.” 00:22:19 Major Setbacks 00:31:08 Captain Your Story / My Story Matters 00:37:50 “I'm excited for the future of corrections…” 00:40:30 “The system can't change people. People change people.”

Parley Dutson tells his story from inside the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison Utah. Thanks to the UDC for allowing us access to hear how Parley, and many others, are working to change their direction and perspective preparing them for the time they will be released. He was born and raised in a religious community called Colorado City. Finding himself an outcast, he discovered “the world”. Going from a strict religious world to the total freedoms of life didn't work well for him. After two years of running and gunning, he committed a horrible act that was completely against his nature that sent him to prison for a very long time. He tells of the anguish he feels for what he did and how in spite of that, has found value in education and self-improvement. Currently serving as a mentor in the Captain Your Story lifestyle curriculum, Parley is a leader in the criminal Justice reform space having had the opportunity to testify virtually to the Utah State Legislature as well as meet with a state senator Derrin Ownes and executive director Brian Redd of the UDC. Parley's emotion can easily be heard as he tells his heart wrenching story. Sponsors & Partners The Other Side Academy - theothersideacademy.com My Story Matters / Captain Your Story - mystorymatters.org 00:00:00 Parley Dutson 00:00:39 Thanks to Utah Department of Corrections 00:06:28 The Other Side Academy 00:06:47 My Story Matters 00:07:35 Growing up in the FLDS Church 00:12:20 Out of the House at 16 00:19:58 A Really Bad Trip 00:21:50 Waking Up in a Cop Car 00:23:30 Realizing What He'd Done 00:25:25 First Experience in County Jail 00:26:00 Facing Discrimination for His Religious Background 00:29:05 Central Utah Corrections Facility in Gunnison 00:30:21 Graduating High School in Prison 00:31:00 Getting Called to the Principal's Office 00:36:09 Getting a Job in Prison 00:44:00 Major Setback for Education at CUCF 00:49:23 About to Graduate with His Associates Degree 00:50:40 Captain Your Story / My Story Matters 00:54:30 “What Do You Want?”

Utah is in the midst of a housing and homeless crisis. Gov. Cox appointed Steve Waldrip as new Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation, which is similar to a special task force created to solve the problem. Wadrip is a former Utah State legislator, developer and attorney. Here he is on the Utah Stories podcast. Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $3 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Adam Gardiner  The Republican view of yesterday’s Legislative Special Session  Energy independence in Utah — it was a major focus of the special session held by the Utah State Legislature. House Speaker Mike Schultz joins the program to give insights into why a large portion of yesterday’s discussion was centered on a power plant in Millard County. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon also get insight into some of the other major bills from the special session, including public lands access.  The Democratic view of yesterday’s Legislative Special Session  Some other topics discussed in the special session included protections for international students and how Title IX is interpreted in Utah. Representative Jennifer Dailey-Provost, House Minority Whip, joins the show to explain how Democrats voted in the special session. She walks our listeners through the changes to Title IX and how she believes it hurts a vulnerable group of people, transgender students.  Claims of Chinese land ownership in Utah  Throughout this primary election, land ownership has become a hot topic. One sub-topic of that is how much land China owns in the United States, and here in Utah. While it’s true that China does own land in Utah, the claim needs some context. The KSL at Night hosts walk through recent legislation that prevents some foreign ownership of Utah land.  Strengthening trust in our elections process  Security and safety in our elections is vital for the democratic process to work effectively. But recent elections have called into question the validity and transparency of elections across the country and in Utah. Josh Daniels with Trust Utah Elections shares how Utah law — established by the state legislature — keeps our elections secure. If you want to know how the election process works ahead of next week’s Primary Election, you’ll want to make sure you listen.  Meet John Curtis, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate  This election cycle features a primary race in the Republican Party for the open Senate seat soon to be vacated by Mitt Romney. During KSL at Night, we want to make sure the candidates each have an opportunity to introduce themselves to Utahns. One of those people, John Curtis, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate joins the program in the studio to talk about his time as a congressman representing Utah and why he feels his campaign message is resonating with voters in the Beehive State.  Former president Trump and Senator Lee endorsing opposing candidates  In a few hot races across the country — including the 2nd Congressional District in Utah — former president Donald Trump and current Utah Senator Mike Lee are endorsing opposing GOP candidates. Lee and Trump have historically been on the same side of things, so does this difference indicate a deeper issue? Some conservatives say “no.” The hosts discuss their opinions.  Why did the U.S. cancel a meeting with Israeli officials?  This week, United States officials canceled a high-profile meeting with Israeli officials following a video from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the video, Netanyahu claims the U.S. has been withholding arms and ammunitions from Israel. American officials deny his claim. The KSL at Hosts hear from several officials talking about the video and share their thoughts.  The incredibly slow rollout of electric vehicle chargers by the federal government  It’s been more than two years since the money was allocated to build 500,000 electric chargers nationwide by 2030. We’re 6 years away from the deadline, and how many chargers have been built? 7. Only 7 chargers in 4 states. What’s causing the delays? What does this say about the future of electric vehicles in general? Hosts Adam and Rusty finish the show with a lively discussion. 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Adam Gardiner  Energy independence in Utah — it was a major focus of the special session held by the Utah State Legislature. House Speaker Mike Schultz joins the program to give insights into why a large portion of yesterday’s discussion was centered on a power plant in Millard County. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon also get insight into some of the other major bills from the special session, including public lands access. 

Utah lawmakers met in a special session this week to push back against new federal protections for transgender students. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why lawmakers are gearing up for a fight with the feds and how Salt Lake City's mayor responded. Plus, SLC restaurants don't have letter grades, a rock n' roll camp for kids, and free period products in county libraries. Resources and references: Utah State Legislature meets in special session on transgender issues, power plant and more [FOX 13] Why don't Utah restaurants display simple letter grades like other states? [Gastronomic SLC] Rock Camp SLC showcase on Saturday, June 22. Show starts at 2 p.m. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ICO Salt Lake Sewciety The Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Adam Gardiner Energy independence in Utah — it was a major focus of the special session held by the Utah State Legislature. House Speaker Mike Schultz joins the program to give insights into why a large portion of yesterday’s discussion was centered on a power plant in Millard County. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon also get insight into some of the other major bills from the special session.

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Adam Gardiner  The Republican view of yesterday’s Legislative Special Session  Energy independence in Utah — it was a major focus of the special session held by the Utah State Legislature. House Speaker Mike Schultz joins the program to give insights into why a large portion of yesterday’s discussion was centered on a power plant in Millard County. KSL at Night hosts Adam Gardiner and Rusty Cannon also get insight into some of the other major bills from the special session, including public lands access.  The Democratic view of yesterday’s Legislative Special Session  Some other topics discussed in the special session included protections for international students and how Title IX is interpreted in Utah. Representative Jennifer Dailey-Provost, House Minority Whip, joins the show to explain how Democrats voted in the special session. She walks our listeners through the changes to Title IX and how she believes it hurts a vulnerable group of people, transgender students.  Claims of Chinese land ownership in Utah  Throughout this primary election, land ownership has become a hot topic. One sub-topic of that is how much land China owns in the United States, and here in Utah. While it’s true that China does own land in Utah, the claim needs some context. The KSL at Night hosts walk through recent legislation that prevents some foreign ownership of Utah land.  Strengthening trust in our elections process  Security and safety in our elections is vital for the democratic process to work effectively. But recent elections have called into question the validity and transparency of elections across the country and in Utah. Josh Daniels with Trust Utah Elections shares how Utah law — established by the state legislature — keeps our elections secure. If you want to know how the election process works ahead of next week’s Primary Election, you’ll want to make sure you listen.  Meet John Curtis, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate  This election cycle features a primary race in the Republican Party for the open Senate seat soon to be vacated by Mitt Romney. During KSL at Night, we want to make sure the candidates each have an opportunity to introduce themselves to Utahns. One of those people, John Curtis, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate joins the program in the studio to talk about his time as a Congressman representing Utah and why he feels his campaign message is resonating with voters in the Beehive State.  Former president Trump and Senator Lee endorsing opposing candidates  In a few hot races across the country — including the 2nd Congressional District in Utah — former president Donald Trump and current Utah Senator Mike Lee are endorsing opposing GOP candidates. Lee and Trump have historically been on the same side of things, so does this difference indicate a deeper issue? Some conservatives say “no.” The hosts discuss their opinions.  Why did the U.S. cancel a meeting with Israeli officials?  This week, United States officials canceled a high-profile meeting with Israeli officials following a video from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the video, Netanyahu claims the U.S. has been withholding arms and ammunitions from Israel. American officials deny his claim. The KSL at Hosts hear from several officials talking about the video and share their thoughts.  The incredibly slow rollout of electric vehicle chargers by the federal government  It’s been more than two years since the money was allocated to build 500,000 electric chargers nationwide by 2030. We’re 6 years away from the deadline, and how many chargers have been built? 7. Only 7 chargers in 4 states. What’s causing the delays? What does this say about the future of electric vehicles in general? Hosts Adam and Rusty finish the show with a lively discussion. 

Today, Hunter sat down with Grant Miller a Utah Public Defender running for Utah House District 24. Throughout the course of the show, Hunter and numerous guests have discussed the importance of getting the public defender experience into legislatures around the country. Part of the reason our laws are so skewed towards police and prosecutors is because police and prosecutors drastically outnumber the public defenders in the legislature. Grant aims to change that with a campaign that revolves around injecting the humanity that public defenders use in their daily fights for their clients.   Guests: Grant Miller, Public Defender and Candidate for Utah House District 24, Salt Lake City Resources: Grants Contacts and Websites https://www.grantmillerforhouse24.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grantistheguy/ https://x.com/grantistheguy_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-miller-955700b0/ Secure a Ballot in Utah https://vote.utah.gov/learn-about-voting-by-mail-and-absentee-voting/ Election Day Vote Centers Salt Lake City https://slco.org/clerk/elections/voting-in-person/election-day-vote-centers/   Contact Hunter Parnell:                                             Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  *As a reminder, any statements made on the show do not reflect the views or policies of the Colorado Office of the State Public Defender*

Phil hosted. Jake and Phil were there, too. Mike accidentally called in. As always, we try to bring America together.American Fork: Caregiver at the American Fork Developmental Center was arrested for sexual abuse of a disabled patient at the facility. Some people just need Jesus.Utah: State Legislature just gave legal immunity to religious leaders who report illegal activity confessed to them by a member of their clergy. Many people are very torn on this topic. Was this the right move for the state of Utah lawmakers to make?National: The judge over Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago fraud case has sentenced Trump to over $455M fine and cannot do business in New York for three years. Mr. Wonderful is labeling New York as a loser/flyover state and advises all business owners to not do business in the state. Should New York suffer because of this obviously biased case?Also, Val Kilmer jokes.Find us at americanforked.com. You can donate to help support the show at patreon.com/americanforked. Please rate us on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. Send an email to info@americanforked.com with a screenshot of your review and we'll send you a special gift. Also, call or text our voice line at (385)323-0684.

Phil hosted. Jake and Jeff were there, too. Mike accidentally called in. As always, we try to bring America together.American Fork: Caregiver at the American Fork Developmental Center was arrested for sexual abuse of a disabled patient at the facility. Some people just need Jesus.Utah: State Legislature just gave legal immunity to religious leaders who report illegal activity confessed to them by a member of their clergy. Many people are very torn on this topic. Was this the right move for the state of Utah lawmakers to make?National: The judge over Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago fraud case has sentenced Trump to over $455M fine and cannot do business in New York for three years. Mr. Wonderful is labeling New York as a loser/flyover state and advises all business owners to not do business in the state. Should New York suffer because of this obviously biased case?Find us at americanforked.com. You can donate to help support the show at patreon.com/americanforked. Please rate us on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. Send an email to info@americanforked.com with a screenshot of your review and we'll send you a special gift. Also, call or text our voice line at (385)323-0684.

Utah is one of only four states without a lottery. A longshot bill under consideration by the Utah State Legislature could potentially change that.

On today's Top Five we have: $1 Billion NHL Bill Filed In Utah State Legislature Over 800 Utahns Benefit From Latest Round in Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Electricity costs for Utahns Could Go Up Under Proposed Bill Utah Takes Another Step Toward NIL Regulation Lindsey Stirling Violinist Hits it Big on YouTube and Now is Touring the World   Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $3 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

On today's Top Five we have: Police Break Up Identity Theft Ring, At Least 200 Victims in Utah Protest Over Bill Banning Vape Flavors in the Utah State Legislature Operation Underground Railroad Appoints New CEO What Is The “Be A Little Too Kind” Non-Profit? Businesses In Sugar House Are Bracing for 2100 South Project Reconstruction   Visit UtahStories.com for more and to subscribe to our free digital newsletter. There you can also support our journalism by subscribing to our print magazine for $3 per month. Follow us on: Instagram @UtahStories Twitter @UtahStories

  The Utah State Legislature has unveiled a bill that could make teaching in the state a six-figure profession, but it's just one of many bills aimed at increasing teacher retention. The bill could provide up to 20k pay raises each for top Utah teachers. However, this would mean teachers would be scored and compared in a fight for the raises. Is it fair to give teachers scorecards? D2 discuss the pros and cons of the bill, and get listeners opinions.  

Host: Taylor Morgan The Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged The Federal Reserve announced that it will leave interest rates unchanged. Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst with Bankrate, joins the show to discuss how this affects consumers with credit card rates, mortgage rates, and more. Lawsuits against Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola decision Salt Lake City and Sandy City have filed a lawsuit against the Utah Department of Transportation’s decision to build a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon. KSL Reporter Carter Williams joins the show to walk us through what he’s found out about the lawsuit. Ranked choice voting vs. approval voting The Utah State Legislature is looking to replace ranked choice voting with approval voting for the municipal alternative methods pilot program. Nate Allen, Executive Director of Utah Approves, joins the show to explain how approval voting works and why it might be a good option for Utahns. What does volunteerism look like in Utah? The number of people volunteering in their communities has gone down nationwide, following a steady decline over the past decade. A.J. Nielsen, Community Engagement Coordinator with Volunteers of America’s Utah division, joins the show to discuss why there are fewer volunteers and what Utahns can do to pick up the pace of volunteer efforts across the state.

Host: Taylor Morgan The Utah State Legislature is looking to replace ranked choice voting with approval voting for the municipal alternative methods pilot program. Nate Allen, Executive Director of Utah Approves, joins the show to explain how approval voting works and why it might be a good option for Utahns.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Utah State Legislature passes resolution to support Israel House Speaker Mike Schultz’s first day on the job is over. How did it go? After a long and emotional discussion that led to tears from both Democrats and Republicans, the Utah State Legislature passed a resolution to support Israel. Utah’s October 1st headcount of public school enrollment This year, on October 1st, the Utah public school system counts all of its children. This year’s data may surprise you. Enrollment figures reflect the most significant declines in enrollment among elementary school-aged students. Aaron Brough, Director of Data and Statistics with the Utah State Board of Education, joins the show to discuss this new data report. Election Day reminders and deadlines The rest of the country has moved on from Election Day, which was a couple of Tuesdays ago, but not Utah. Our Election Day is Tuesday, November 21st. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman joins the show to remind us of our voting deadlines and share her expectations for voter turnout. New proposed sensitive materials rules (part 2) Utah lawmakers voted this week to advance a proposal that looks into sensitive materials in schools. Yesterday we heard from Republican Representative Candice Pierucci of Utah’s 48th District, who is a supporter of this proposal. Today we speak to someone from the other side of the table, Democratic Representative Carol Moss from Utah’s 34th District. George Santos: Exposed and on the verge of getting expelled from Congress After being exposed by the House Ethics Committee in their latest report listing all of his crimes, GOP Representative George Santos is facing another resolution to expel him from Congress. Liz Landers, ABC News Correspondent from Washington, joins the show to discuss this new resolution and the effect it’s having on him. AI helps tackle thousands of police body cam videos These days it’s hard to find any aspect of our modern lives that isn’t touched by Artificial Intelligence. Now we’re seeing AI playing a role in helping defense attorneys review thousands of police body cam videos. Leah and Greg discuss how it works and whether it’s effective. Re-election of Pedro Sánchez leads to mass protests in Spain Spain’s Socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez has won re-election, and thousands of people are protesting. Janicke Stramer-Smith, assistant professor at Weber State University, joins the show to explain why they’re protesting and where the conflict began. What should you bring to Thanksgiving dinner? We are just a couple of days away from Thanksgiving, just in time to think about what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Leah and Greg share their Thanksgiving plans and discuss what’s okay and what’s not okay for guests to bring to the “big dinner.”

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas House Speaker Mike Schultz’s first day on the job is over. How did it go? After a long and emotional discussion that led to tears from both Democrats and Republicans, the Utah State Legislature passed a resolution to support Israel.

Donna Law is the executive director of development and government relations at Southern Utah University. Previously, she directed the non-partisan Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service on campus. She enjoys the opportunity to teach as an adjunct in the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies and Arts Administration programs at SUU.With a background in communication, public relations and marketing, Law now serves as a liaison between SUU and the Utah State Legislature on issues related to higher education.In addition to her work at the University, she is involved with a number of boards and committees. In 2016, former Utah Governor Gary Herbert appointed Law to the Utah Transportation Commission and she previously served as chair and on the board of the Utah Office of Museum Services. She has served as board member and vice-president of the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America, chair of the Cedar City - Brian Head Tourism Board and the Iron County Lodging Association, and currently serves on Cedar City's RAP Tax Board.In 2005, the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce recognized Law as Woman of the Year.Law earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Governors University and a master's degree in arts administration from Southern Utah University. She now serves SUU as the Associate Vice President of Community and Government Relations.

SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow the UTAH TEACHER FELLOWS online on Linkedin at Utah Teacher Fellows and on social media at:Email: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.orgTwitter: @HSG_UTInstagram: @hsg_utFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram CONNECT WITH US:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist. Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for  Washington Country School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Instructor and Product Manager of Utah's Online School Library at Utah Education Network (UEN)Jeff Van Hulten (@Jeffgvh) -- Office of Legal Research and General Counsel for the Utah State Legislature as an Associate General CounselRESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Contact Jeff Van Hulten if you have further questions at jvhulten@le.utah.gov.Go to le.utah.gov to find more information on who your legislator is and to learn more about different bills in sessions.CHECK OUT THESE OTHER AMAZING PODCASTS:UEN HOMEROOM (@uennews): https://www.uen.org/development/homeroom.shtmlArtful Teaching Podcast (@everychildeveryart / https://www.facebook.com/BYUARTSPartnership/): http://advancingartsleadership.com/artfulteachingUCET Podcast (@ucet): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucet-podcast-with-kiera-beddes/id1539752646

Host: Leah Murray Yesterday we found out that Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson will be resigning this November… but he's not the only one stepping down from his position in the State Legislature, as a few others are doing the same. KSL NewsRadio's Political Reporter Lindsay Aerts joins host Leah Murray with the exclusive on what we can expect to see next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Leah Murray What's next for the Utah State Legislature? Yesterday we found out that Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson will be resigning this November… but he's not the only one stepping down from his position in the State Legislature, as a few others are doing the same. KSL NewsRadio's Political Reporter Lindsay Aerts joins host Leah Murray with the exclusive on what we can expect to see next. The latest on the House GOP's new stopgap spending bill Republicans are desperately trying to get a funding bill ahead of the end of the fiscal year deadline, September 30th. How is House Speaker Kevin McCarthy holding up? It seems like we've seen this film before, but the ending is always unclear. Em Nguyen, ABC News Correspondent in Washington, joins the show with the latest on the House GOP's new compromise bill. What's the case with Hunter Biden suing the IRS? Hunter Biden was indicted last week on felony charges for lying on his application to buy a handgun. He said he was not a drug addict… when he was one. This week, not to be outdone, he is suing the IRS. Why? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins the show to walk us through the case. What can we learn from the US News & World Report's 2024 university rankings? Every year the US News & World Report comes out with a list of the best universities across the country. They rank them with these indicators in mind: academic reputation, cost of attending, and return on investment. This year, however, things are a little different. It seems as if their ranking methodology has changed. What can we learn from this? Jessica Oyler, Vice President of Student Access and Success at Weber State University, joins the discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown Last week, State Senator Jake Anderegg resigned from the Utah State Legislature, stepping down citing a “significant change” in his employment situation. He is the second state legislator to step down in the past year. We invite Utah Republican Chair Robert Axson to discuss what the process looks in Utah to replace a legislator. We also discuss the pros and cons of a citizen legislature vs a full-time legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Derek Brown Full-time vs Part-time Legislature Last week, State Senator Jake Anderegg resigned from the Utah State Legislature, stepping down citing a “significant change” in his employment situation. He is the second state legislator to step down in the past year. We invite Utah Republican Chair Robert Axson to discuss what the process looks in Utah to replace a legislator. We also discuss the pros and cons of a citizen legislature vs a full-time legislature. KSL Investigators Examine Utah's ‘Second Look' Review Of Rape Cases We are joined by KSLTV's Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera, who has been investigating recent Utah law that gives victims the chance to take a second look at severe crimes. She gives us a look on what she has found, and whether the law is working for many of the victims seeking a second look. Kim Jong Un Meets With Vladimir Putin North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in Russia today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. NewsNation Correspondent Kellie Meyer joins the show to discuss what they are planning to discuss in their meeting, and why it could be trouble for the U.S. House Committee To Open Biden Impeachment Inquiry Congress is back in session and they are back in full swing! Today, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, directed a House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden and his foreign business dealings. Trump's Electoral College Advantage Could Be Fading We take a look at how former President Donald Trump is losing support in battleground states, and how President Biden and Democrats are holding their ground. Trump fared far better in the battleground states than he did nationwide in 2016 and 2020. Utah Feelings On Trump A new poll conducted by the Survey Center on American Life, shows that former President Donald Trump's support among Latter-day Saints is deteriorating. Host Derek Brown discusses his experience as former Utah GOP Chair on the 2020 elections. Which Utah University Gives The Best Return On Investment? A Utah Foundation report found that Weber State University has the best return on investment for students in Utah. We call Weber State University President Brad L. Mortensen to discuss the reasons the university has such a good ROI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Date: May 30, 2023 (Season 5, Episode 13: 54 minutes and 21 seconds long). Click here for the Utah Dept. of Culture and Community Engagement version of this Speak Your Piece episode. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click Here.  The episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood and Chelsey Zamir with help (sound engineering and post-production editing) from Jason Powers, from the Utah State Library Recording Studio.Speak Your Piece Host Brad Westwood hosts Megan Weiss, a Ph.D. student specializing in the history of the American West, at the University of Utah, about the fascinating history of the DUP (the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers); officially known as the International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers.  As one of the last states in the country to establish a state history museum — the Museum of Utah is projected to open in 2026 — Utah has made numerous attempts to tell, officially, Utah's fascinating yet complex history. The state's first attempts to conceptualize its history started with the 1897 Pioneer Jubilee, as the state clung to its pioneer narratives and sought to preserve them.  As Weiss tells it, the Jubilee was seen as a “reset” moment for Utah, after pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints of Latter-day Saints arrived in the territory in 1847, and finally achieved statehood in 1896. Many of Utah's history-related organizations and celebrations, still held dear today, were derived from that original 1897 Jubilee festival — the Book of Pioneers, Days of ‘47' celebrations, the Utah State Historical Society (1897) and the DUP (1901), were all established in its wake. With this intent to preserve the Pioneer narrative, Utahns also started keeping and preserving objects, which also became a means to re-examine the past. The Deseret Museum, established in 1869, was a private enterprise and a menagerie curio hall to begin with, but later the collection became more professionalized. Weiss adds that during this professionalization stage, Utah women started the Daughters of Utah Pioneers in 1901. This coincides with the establishment of female-led historical agencies across the country. Together, these descendants of Utah's pioneers commemorated their families, focusing primarily on Utah's “pioneer period” from 1847-1869. Among many social and intellectual endeavors, in the mid-twentieth century, the DUP envisioned and built a Mormon pioneer museum (something of a de facto state museum), with funds gathered widely from private sources, along with funds and a building site, furnished by the Utah State Legislature. Opened in 1950, this prominently placed building serves as the visual terminus looking northward on Main Street.This episode offers a heretofore untold story regarding the public history of Utah; also women's history, twentieth century politics, and perhaps equally as important, how Utah has constructed and presented history in the past. As Utah prepares to open in 2026, a new, more inclusive, state-funded history museum, this backstory is essential listening. For the speakers' bios, please click here for the full show notes plus additional resources and readings. Do you have a question? Write askahistorian@utah.gov.

This week, Bret Rawson is once again joined by Brent Jex and Scott Stephenson for episode 70 of Covered with the Utah FOP to talk about due process and its importance in both state and municipal law enforcement departments. In part 1 of this 2 part special, the boys discuss the Utah State Legislature's due process legislation and how it relates to corruption and accountability across the board. Be sure to tune in for another conversation you won't want to miss!For more information about the Utah Fraternal Order of Police, visit our website below:www.UtahStateFOP.com

Stanford's Evelyn Douek and Riana Pfefferkorn weigh in on the latest online trust and safety news and developments:Update on last week's segment on Law Enforcement Data Requests:California passed a law last year that seeks to block warrants requesting information about abortions from tech companies. - Andrea Vittorio/ Bloomberg LawCalifornia lawmakers are looking at ways to stop dragnet reverse warrants and keyword search warrants. - Tonya Riley/ CyberScoopThe FTC Takes on TwitterThe Federal Trade Commission is probing whether Twitter still has the staff and budget to comply with a 2011 consent decree for privacy and data protection standards and reporting. - Ryan Tracy/ The Wall Street Journal, Kate Conger, Ryan Mac, David McCabe/ The New York Times, Brian Fung/ CNNHouse Republicans created an outrage fest about FTC investigations into Twitter's compliance with its consent decree. - Jared Gans/ The Hill, Emily Brooks, Rebecca Klar/ The HillNot to say “we told you so,” but this FTC action was predicted in an episode last year which still provides a good primer on Twitter's data security problems with the FTC. - Evelyn Douek, Whitney Merrill, Riana Pfefferkorn/ Stanford LawHouse Republicans passed an anti-jawboning law, H.R. 140, the Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act. Of course, it does not apply to Congress, and it faces long odds in the senate. - Brian Fung/ CNNSens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would give the Secretary of Commerce authority to ban technology products from companies with ties to foreign adversaries, including TikTok. - Brian Fung/ CNN, Brendan Bordelon, Gavin Bade/ PoliticoAny user can lose access to social media accounts for refusing to verify their age and parental consent is required for children under 18 to create social media accounts under a bill, SB 152, that passed the Utah State Legislature and is soon expected to be signed into state law. - Kim Bojórquez, Erin Alberty/ AxiosTwitter announced new enterprise packages for access to collect tweets through its API with the lowest tier priced at more than $500,000 per year. - Chris Stokel-Walker/ WiredMore: Academics currently receive free access. Now, most if not all academics will be priced out of even the lowest tier of data access.Join the conversation and connect with Evelyn on Twitter at @evelyndouek.Moderated Content is produced in partnership by Stanford Law School and the Cyber Policy Center. Special thanks to John Perrino for research and editorial assistance.Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe and share the podcast with friends!

Senator Todd Weiler is joined by South Davis Representatives Mellisa Ballard, Ray Ward, and Paul Cutler to discuss some of the events and bills from Week 4 of the 2023 General Session of the Utah State Legislature.

Senator Todd Weiler is joined by Representatives Melissa Ballard, Ray Ward, and Paul Cutler to discuss the events of the first week of 2023 General Session of the Utah State Legislature.

Daily News Brief for Wednesday March 30th, 2022 As you share this news brief and join our club at FLFNetwork.com, make sure you tell your friends about us. Sending a magazine subscription to the Whitehouse would be a big help to us:) Iron Apples DNB: The world in which we live is moving towards total techno tyranny at an incredible rate. This tyranny includes spying, censorship, data theft all through electronic means. Iron Apples is a small cybersecurity consultancy firm seeking to give churches, organizations, businesses, schools and individuals the education, resources and tools needed to be able to circumvent techno tyranny. Over the next year, Iron Apples will be hosting a series of virtual meetings to inform, educate and equip attendees with actual solutions to the problem we find ourselves in. Visit ironapples.com, and click events, in the bottom right corner of their site, to sign up today! That’s ironapples.com. NFL To Require All 32 Teams To Hire Minority Offensive Assistant Coach For 2022 Season https://www.dailywire.com/news/report-nfl-to-require-all-32-teams-to-hire-minority-offensive-assistant-coach-for-2022-season “On Monday, the NFL announced that every team will be required to hire a minority assistant coach on the offensive staff, according to NFL.com. The individual can be a minority or a female, and will be signed to a one-year deal, partially paid from a league-wide fund. “It’s a recognition that at the moment, when you look at stepping stones for a head coach, they are the coordinator positions,” said Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II, chairman of the NFL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. “We clearly have a trend where coaches are coming from the offensive side of the ball in recent years, and we clearly do not have as many minorities in the offensive coordinator [job].” Earlier in the day, Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin — who hired Flores to his staff during the offseason — expressed doubt that the new measures would have an impact on increasing the number of diversity hires in the NFL coaching ranks. “I haven’t been in any discussions, and, no, I don’t have a level of confidence that would lead me to believe that things are going to be better,” Tomlin said. “I’m more of a show-me guy as opposed to a guy that sits around and talks about things.” Also on Monday, the league announced the creation of the NFL Diversity Advisory Committee. “Today, the National Football League (NFL) announced the creation of the NFL Diversity Advisory Committee, following its pledge last month to retain outside experts to review the league’s diversity policies and practices,” the NFL said in a press release. “The six-member committee will lend its expert, external perspective on industry best practices and will evaluate league and club diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies and initiatives, including all hiring processes, policies and procedures, with a primary focus on senior-level coach and front office personnel positions.” Let me just say this. All this diversity and inclusion stuff has not solved any of the problems that they originally set out to solve. Also, how insulting and belittling is this forced hire. How do they know they got the job based on their abilities and not based on the color of their skin. Judgment in Finnish MP’s Bible-tweet trial expected on 30th March https://adfinternational.org/aviso-judgment-in-finnish-mps-bible-tweet-trial-expected-on-30th-march/ According to ADF International: “A Finnish court is expected to rule on the Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola’s free speech case on 30th March. Both stand accused of having engaged in “hate speech” for publicly sharing their faith-based beliefs. The former Minister of the Interior had voiced her convictions on marriage and sexual ethics, in a 2019 tweet, a 2019 radio debate, and a 2004 pamphlet. The bishop faces charges for publishing Räsänen’s pamphlet. Their case garnered global media attention this year, as human rights experts voiced concern over the threat this case poses to free speech in Finland. “In a free society, everyone should be allowed to share their beliefs without fear of censorship. This is the foundation of every free and democratic society. We hope the Helsinki District Court will uphold this fundamental freedom when it rules on this case. Criminalizing speech through so-called ‘hate-speech’ laws shuts down important public debates and poses a grave threat to our democracies,” said Paul Coleman, Executive Director of ADF International and author of ‘Censored: How European Hate Speech Laws are Threatening Freedom of Speech’. In the last two years, Räsänen attended several lengthy police interrogations about her Christian beliefs – including being frequently asked by the police to explain her understanding of the Bible. In April 2021, Finland’s Prosecutor General had brought three criminal charges against Räsänen. Two of the three charges Räsänen faced had come after the police made strong recommendations not to continue the prosecution. Räsänen’s statements also did not violate the policies of Twitter or the national broadcaster, which is why they remained freely available on their platforms. ADF International will host a press conference after the verdict is announced on 30th March at 16:00 CEST. Dr. Päivi Räsänen, MP, Paul Coleman, Executive Director of ADF International, and Lorcán Price, Legal Counsel for ADF International will be available for questions after their statements. Please register here to access the Zoom link: https://adfinternational.org/paivi-press-conference-invitation/ “ In other news President Biden identifies himself as a capitalist and his capitalist pronouns are Greed/2+2=5. Roll whole clip: https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1508545216927735814 “Pay your fair share”. Why is it that a billionaire is greedy and our federal government, who oversees a four Trillion dollar budget, is not greedy? Rapid City Plug We hope to see you at our live show April 7th in Rapid City with Uncle Gary, and our opener Comedian John Branya. We will have a full day workshop on God and Government, and then that night comedian John Branyan will open our live show, and then we will go right into CrossPolitic’s ESPN meets Johnny Cash meets Uncle Gary wrestling match. Sign up here: https://crosspolitic.com/rapid-city/ and we will see you there. And if you want to sponsor the event, reach out to us at contact@FightLaughFeast.com and we will connect you with the event planner. It could potentially land you tickets to having dinner with us. Washington state plans to ban most non-electric vehicles by 2030 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/washington-state-plans-ban-non-electric-vehicles-2030-rcna21683 File this article under, please liberals do more of this. According to NBC News: “Washington state plans to ban most non-electric vehicles by 2030, according to a newly signed bill by Gov. Jay Inslee. The bill says that all vehicles of the model year 2030 or later that are sold, purchased, or registered in the state must be electric. The bill covers a lot of transportation issues in the state and is a part of a larger $16.9 billion transportation package called “Move Ahead Washington," which Inslee described as a way to create more efficient transportation options. "Transportation is our state’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. There is no way to talk about climate change without talking about transportation," Inslee said. "This package will move us away from the transportation system our grandparents imagined and towards the transportation system our grandchildren dream of." Also included in the transportation package is funding for four new hybrid-electric ferries, thousands of electric vehicle charging stations, 25 transit electrification projects across the state, as well as free fares for riders 18 and younger on public transportation systems, according to a Medium post the governor wrote on Friday.” As Garrison reported on yesterday, the Don’t Say Gay Bill Drama Continues… Roll Clip: https://www.dailywire.com/news/gay-florida-kindergarten-teacher-worries-on-msnbc-he-wont-be-able-to-share-his-love-life-with-kids-anymore A couple things here. Of course you are not to be trusted. You are going against God and against creation, and what you are doing is harming your soul. Secondly, The left are absolutely lying and misrepresenting this bill. This bill is not outlawying you from talking about paddle boarding trips. This bill is outlawing you from grooming students. The word “gay” is not even mentionened in the bill. This is how the left are the liars we deserve, and anything that touches up to their worldview, they will attack, malign, and even slap you in the face like Will Smith. File this next one under Republican Governors are cowards: Utah's Republican Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Men From Women's Sports, Utah Legislature Overturns The Veto https://notthebee.com/article/utahs-republican-governor-vetoed-a-bill-banning-men-from-womens-sports-utah-legislature-overturns-the-veto According to the Bee: “After Utah Governor Spencer Cox, who included his pronouns in his Instagram account, cowardly vetoed a bill that would prevent men from competing in women's sports under the guise of transgenderism, the Utah legislature stood up and defied the RINO governor.” From the Washington Times: “The Utah State Legislature voted Friday to override Republican Gov. Spencer Cox's veto of a bill barring male-born athletes from girls' scholastic sports, becoming the 12th state to pass legislation to address rising concerns over transgender competitors in female athletics. The Senate voted 21-8 and the House voted 56-18 to override the governor's veto, clearing the required threshold of a two-thirds majority in both chambers in what was a widely anticipated outcome. The bill sponsored by Republican state Rep. Kera Birkeland requires public schools and private schools that compete against public schools to designate sports as male, female or co-ed. Male-born students are banned from competing on girls' teams.” “The Democrat opposition to the bill, as cited in the Washington Times, shows how far detached from reality the left is: Democratic state Rep. Brian King argued that "things are simply not black and white in terms of gender orientation, sexual orientation, gender identification." "It's simply not accurate to say that girls are girls and boys are boys, and never the two shall meet," he said. "There is in fact a lot that is unknown." Closing This is Gabriel Rench with Crosspolitic News. Support Rowdy Christian media by joining our club at fightlaughfeast.com, downloading our App, and head to our annual Fight Laugh Feast Events. With your partnership, together we will fight outdated and compromised media, engage news and politics with the gospel, and replace lies and darkness with truth and light. Go to fightlaughfeast.com to take all these actions. Have a great day. Lord bless