Podcasts about Utah State Senate

 Utah is entering a new era of battery powered air travel with electric air taxis expected to take to the skies in the next few years. In this episode, we join the launch of Project Alta, known as Air Logistics Transportation Alliance, a partnership between Utah aerospace industry organization 47G and aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies. Guests Emma Davis, a flight test engineer with Beta Technologies and Utah Senator Chris Wilson discuss the new aircraft and the future of electric aviation in Utah.Emma Davis is a flight test engineer at Beta Technologies based in Burlington, Vermont.  She is a Utah State University graduate in mechanical engineering and for fun she flies helicopters. Davis has loved planes since she was a child and says the coolest thing about flying in the new electric aircraft, Alia, is the view.  Chris Wilson (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah State Senate representing District 2 since 2023. Sen. Wilson grew up in Logan and worked at his family car dealership, Wilson Motors, and purchased the dealership in 2009

In this episode of the Y Health Podcast, Dr. Cougar Hall welcomes back one of BYU Public Health's most dynamic voices, Dr. Lori Spruance, to share insights from her recent Fulbright Fellowship in Australia, her groundbreaking work on nutrition policy, and her run for public office. Dr. Spruance dives into what it was like living in Rockhampton, the beef capital of Australia, complete with kangaroos on campus, sunburns from extreme UV levels, and a front-row seat to the unique cultural and geographic landscape of the country. Beyond the adventure, she breaks down her Fulbright research on dietary greenhouse gas emissions, explaining how our food choices—especially meat consumption—impact the environment, and how Australia compares to the U.S. in terms of school nutrition policy. The conversation shifts to the U.S., where Dr. Spruance shares updates on her latest research: A study examining carbon footprints in children's diets and how healthier meals can be more sustainable.A groundbreaking look at Pacific Islander families' perceptions of school meals, revealing key insights for improving participation and cultural sensitivity.An evaluation of Utah's alternative breakfast models, shedding light on how policy changes play out on the ground.She and Dr. Hall also discuss the importance of federally funded school meal programs, how school nutrition affects academic success, and why careful messaging matters—especially for children who rely on school meals daily. In the final segment, Dr. Spruance reflects on her experience running as an independent candidate for the Utah State Senate, sharing candid thoughts on navigating politics while staying true to BYU's politically neutral standards. She offers encouragement to anyone interested in public service and public health policy, emphasizing that change starts with showing up. From advice for parents and students to small steps you can take to make your diet more climate-friendly, this episode is packed with practical tips, personal stories, and powerful research—all grounded in Dr. Spruance's deep commitment to public health, equity, and community engagement. Tune in for an inspiring episode that blends global perspective, local policy, and personal action. Recorded, Edited & Produced by Christy Gonzalez, Harper Xinyu Zhang, Kailey Hopkins, and Tanya Gale

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider  If someone trespasses on your property and they get bitten by your dog, are you liable? A bill working its way through the Utah State Senate addresses these kinds of situations, looking to reduce the liability you – as the dog owner – may face. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss this and another dog-biting bill.   

Hosts: Taylor Morgan and Erin Rider  Battle heats up on the national stage between the executive, judicial branches It's a battle between two branches of government on the national level: the executive and the judicial. President Trump and his team are pushing back on a few rulings from federal judges, saying the courts have no say over what the administration is doing. But legal precedent would disagree. We begin Inside Sources discussing the proper balance of power between the federal branches.  On the Hill 2025: Utah’s legislature looks at ways to change Utah’s judiciary Here in Utah, the state legislature is looking at ways to change the judicial branch of government. Some might say the legislature is trying to weaken the judiciary, while others say they’re working to ensure a proper balance between the branches of government. State Representative Jason Kyle joins us as we look into a few of those bills, which includes raising the threshold for judicial retention.  Religious organizations suing Trump administration over ICE raids in churches One of the recent changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies was the removal of places of worship as protected places. The change meant that ICE agents could conduct raids on churches to find and capture immigrants who are here illegally. Now, it’s prompted a lawsuit from more than 2 dozen churches. KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas breaks down the latest lawsuit for our listeners.  On the Hill 2025: Potential changes to public records laws Could new legislation on Utah’s Capitol Hill make it harder for the average Utahn to see public records? First Amendment advocates say yes – it could become harder. Legislators, on the other hand, say their proposed changes would actually make things better for the public. KSL has been involved in the fight to keep public records ... public. The Inside Sources hosts analyze the current situation.  On the Hill 2025: Reducing liabilities for owners of dogs who bite trespassers If someone trespasses on your property and they get bitten by your dog, are you liable? A bill working its way through the Utah State Senate addresses these kinds of situations, looking to reduce the liability you – as the dog owner – may face. Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan discuss this and another dog-biting bill.  Rep. Burgess Owens says DEI played a role in Beyonce winning a Grammy Two days ago, musical artist Beyonce became the first black woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Country Album. Shortly thereafter, Utah Representative Burgess Owens spoke to a journalist and said Beyonce's win had to do with DEI. Is this an appropriate assessment? Or did Beyonce win based on her merits? Taylor and Erin have a lively conversation about it.  Pres. Trump signs order banning federal agencies from using paper straws Paper or plastic? Not bags... straws. President Trump has often said how much he hates paper straws. And now, he's signed an order barring federal agencies from using paper straws. It might seem like an odd political story, but the Inside Sources have lots of thoughts they share with listeners on this subject. 

In this episode, Audrey is joined by Lori Spruance, an independent candidate running for the 24th Utah State Senate district. Lori is a public health professor at BYU and her expertise focuses on resources that help kids thrive in schools. In this interview the two talk about why Lori decided to run now, how her social network is helping her and the importance of stretching yourself.  Learn more about Project Elect here.

Earlier this morning, the Utah State Senate approved the plan to spend a billion dollars on a Major League Baseball stadium.    Now, a governor's signature is one of the few roadblocks between us and an MLB team.

Friday, January 26th, 2024Today, still no ruling from the DC Circuit on immunity; Pete Navarro gets 4 months in the pokey; the House ethics probe into Matt Gaetz is heating up; the Florida Supreme Court weighs challenging the Desantis redistricting map; the Colorado House GOP leader resigns after trying to hide a DUI and gun charges; the DoJ is worried the insurrectionist that previously killed an iraqi civilian might snap; a Russian investor made millions off insider trading tied to Trump Media; the Utah State Senate has passed an anti-trans bill; the Arizona GOP has canceled its Freedom Fest because of the Lake-DeWit scandal; the Republican National Committee is considering a move that would declare Trump the presumptive nominee. Plus Allison and Dana deliver your good news.More from our Guest:John Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232Russian investor made millions off insider trading tied to Trump Media, court docs sayhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article284580595.htmlMatt Gaetz House Ethics Probe ‘Zeroes In' on Sex Traffickinghttps://www.thedailybeast.com/house-ethics-probe-into-matt-gaetz-zeroes-in-on-sex-traffickingProsecutors say Jan. 6 defendant, convicted of manslaughter in Iraq, poses new dangerhttps://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/24/jan6-defendant-danger-00137748Donald Trump cancels visit to Arizona, cites scheduling conflict with a court hearinghttps://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2024/01/25/donald-trump-cancels-phoenix-visit-after-kari-lake-jeff-dewit-feud/72356039007Colorado House GOP leader resigns post after trying to hide DUI and gun chargeshttps://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/01/24/colorado-house-gop-leader-mike-lynch-resigns-dui-arrestFlorida Supreme Court will consider challenge to DeSantis' redistricting maphttps://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/24/florida-supreme-court-desantis-map-00137673Ban of transgender people from Utah's public bathrooms passes Senatehttps://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/01/25/ban-transgender-people-utahsWant some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/products/fani-t-willis-teeSubscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison GillFollow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good Newshttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercast https://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Host: Taylor Morgan Scott Cuthbertson, CEO of EDCUtah, has jumped into the race for Utah State Senate District 15. He joins Taylor to discuss why he’s decided to run and what he hopes to accomplish if he becomes senator.

The Utah State Senate has released it's General Session Priorities for the new year.  Senate President Stewart Adams says that the mindset going into the next session is sustainability. 

Karen is absolutely delightful. She's a powerful leader and has mastered the art of navigating across political lines to create great policies for her districts as she represents Utah.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Kwan_(politician) Karen Kwan (born February 12, 1964) is an American politician serving in the Utah State Senate from the 12th district. On January 16, 2023 she was selected by delegates of the Utah Democratic Party to replace resigning Senator Karen Mayne.[1] Before her appointment to the Senate she served in the Utah House of Representatives, representing the 34th district from 2017 to 2023 (and briefly the 31st). She also previously served as the House Minority Whip.[2] Education[edit] Kwan has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Pepperdine University, an Ed.D. in educational leadership/policy from the University of Utah, and a master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University.[3] Career[edit] Kwan is an associate professor of psychology at Salt Lake Community College.[3] Public service[edit] Kwan was first elected in 2016, defeating the Republican candidate.[4] During the 2018 legislative session, Kwan served on the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee; the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee; the Political Subdivisions Committee, and the Transportation Committee. Kwan was reelected in November 2018 with 60.03 percent of the vote, defeating the Republican candidate.[5][6] In 2020, Kwan was reelected to her third consecutive term by defeating Republican challenger David Young 57% to 43%.[7] During the 2022 Legislative Session, Rep. Kwan served on the Executive Appropriations Committee, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Education Committee, the House Transportation Committee, the Legislative Management Committee, and the Subcommittee on Oversight.[2]

On this episode of Solid, Brandon and Jeff talk to Trent Staggs, a mayor of Riverton, Utah and a candidate for the Utah State Senate. Trent shares his experience in business and municipal government, and how he has used his expertise to reduce taxes and spending, while also fighting for medical freedom and against government overreach. He believes in term limits and is running for the US Senate to bring proven conservatism to the seat.Trent also speaks about the importance of civic and economic literacy. Trent shares his experience of running for city council and mayor, and how he fought against the wokism being taught in schools. He believes that parental control of education should be the priority, and that there should be a wall of separation between woke and state.Trent is passionate about American core values and how to be engaged in politics. They discuss the importance of having a conservative voice in the United States Senate and how it can help reduce the size and scope of the federal government. Remember, STAY SOLID.Find Trent here:https://trentstaggs.com/

Welcome to the CityAge Podcast, Season 2! We're thrilled to be back. Ben McAdams is our first guest and he does not disappoint. He's a Senior Fellow at the Sorenson Impact Center at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah and the founder of the Common Ground Institute. The Institute works with local governments to unlock revenue from their publicly-owned real estate. Ben served previously as a Member of the United States Congress, as Mayor of Salt Lake County and in the Utah State Senate. We chat with Ben about his Putting Assets to Work incubator and the impact it can have on cities and regions across America. Ben is definitely a thermostat (that will make sense to you in a few minutes). Enjoy!If you want to know more about Putting Assets to Work, check out Ben's Podcast, Possible City.

Guest Hosts: Derek Brown and Leah Murray A bill that boosts teachers' salaries and gives funding to parents for more school choice is in the hands of the Utah State Senate. The legislation has faced a lot of criticism from the public school system. Rep. Candice Pierucci sponsored the bill, and she joins Leah and Derek to discuss why this bill will benefit kids and their parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Constitution of Utah requires it to have a balanced budget every year.  President Stuart Adams of the Utah State Senate and Susan Speirs, CEO of Utah Association of CPA's, discuss some issues the legislature will be tackling in this year's session. They say water conservation, the tax on food and school choice will be among the top 3-issues.  But there are many other topics - like affordable housing and energy infrastructure - up for debate, both in Utah and across the country in many legislatures. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Dan Liljenquist:Dan Liljenquist is the lead architect and Board Chair of Civica Rx. His also Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Intermountain Healthcare, where he also oversees Intermountain's Enterprise Initiative and Market Intelligence & Planning Offices. Prior to Intermountain, Dan served in the Utah State Senate. He is a former strategy consultant with Bain & Company, Inc. Dan received a bachelor's in Economics from Brigham Young University and a JD from The University of Chicago.  Key Insights:Dan Liljenquist knew the pharmaceutical industry needed to change. He helped establish a nonprofit drug company to reduce generic drug shortages and price gouging. Market Forces. Huge price increases on generic drugs are only possible under certain market conditions: there is inelastic demand, economies of scale are necessary for manufacturing, and only one manufacturer is required to meet market demand. Public Utility. For some drugs there is essentially a monopoly. Dan set out to organize the demand side of the equation into a monopsony, a purchasing monopoly. CivicaRx was created to be a non-profit drug company that acts like a public utility, providing hospitals with a consistent and cheaper supply of certain drugs.Asking the Right Questions. Dan sought out experts and “badgered” them with questions. After extended discussion and iterations on the core hypothesis, the business model and vision emerged. Dan advises entrepreneurs to learn everything you can about what inspires you.This episode is hosted by Gary Bisbee, Ph.D. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Think Medium. Relevant Links:Learn more about CivicaRxRead “CivicaScriptTM Announces Launch of its First Product, Creating Significant Patient Savings”Read Dan's commentary on generic drug market issues, published in the New England Journal of Medicine

A sheriff in Texas is investigating the Florida governor's role in tricking migrants onto a flight to Martha's Vineyard, and Stephen performs a rap song inspired by a campaign ad from a candidate for the Utah State Senate. Billy Eichner stops by to tell Stephen how he pulled off making the first big-budget major studio gay romantic comedy, and the internet was shocked this week when the reigning Sexiest Man Alive, Paul Rudd, popped up in the first new episode of “Billy on the Street” in three years. Check out the film, “Bros,” in theaters next Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Dan Liljenquist:Dan Liljenquist is the lead architect and Board Chair of Civica Rx. His also Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Intermountain Healthcare, where he also oversees Intermountain's Enterprise Initiative and Market Intelligence & Planning Offices. Prior to Intermountain, Dan served in the Utah State Senate. He is a former strategy consultant with Bain & Company, Inc. Dan received a bachelor's in Economics from Brigham Young University and a JD from The University of Chicago.  Key Insights:Dan Liljenquist knew the pharmaceutical industry needed to change. He helped establish a nonprofit drug company to reduce generic drug shortages and price gouging. Market Forces. Huge price increases on generic drugs are only possible under certain market conditions: there is inelastic demand, economies of scale are necessary for manufacturing, and only one manufacturer is required to meet market demand. Changing Insulin. The price of insulin has gone up by an average of 11% a year for the past 20 years. CivicaRx will be bringing 3 insulin molecules to market, which collectively make up most of the insulin prescriptions in the U.S., for a retail price of no more than $30 per vile.Transparency. If Dan could change one aspect of the pharmaceutical industry it would be to make it more transparent. He points particularly to the confusing and opaque practices of pharmacy benefit managers and rebates. The high prices for pharmaceuticals have a real, negative impact on patients. Relevant Links: Learn more about CivicaRxRead “CivicaScriptTM Announces Launch of its First Product, Creating Significant Patient Savings”Read Dan's commentary on generic drug market issues, published in the New England Journal of Medicine

#schoolchoice #qualifiedimmunity #libertarianparty On this episode of Rise To Liberty, I welcome back my friend Adam Feller for his second appearance. Adam is running for Utah State Senate, District 7 in Davis County Utah. We discuss the troubles of running as a Libertarian in a Republican stronghold, law enforcement reform & school choice. I deeply respect Adam & I always enjoy our conversations. I'm sure you will too. ------------------------- GUEST LINKS: Adam's Campaign Website: https://www.adamfeller.org  Davis County LP - Twitter: https://twitter.com/daviscountylp?s=20&t=jHEpg9CW2sFIw6xPSUMt0A Davis County LP - Facebook: https://t.co/DAlfYXb6Lr Utah Libertarian Party - Website: https://www.libertarianutah.org  RISE TO LIBERTY LINKS: Master Link: https://risetoliberty.com/links Merch Store: https://risetoliberty.store Rise To Liberty - Telegram: https://risetoliberty.com/freespeech Buy Coffee w/ Monero (XMR)! - Gratuitas: https://risetoliberty.com/gratuitas-xmr

Utah State Senate candidate Camille Knudson -- Preston Community Resource fair

Stuart Adams give us the latest on what is going on on the hill, Spoke about teacher bonuses, firearms in school, transgender students in sports, etc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post Malone is a Utah treasure, and now he's got a coveted wine. On the latest episode of "Utah Booze News: An Alcohol Policy Podcast" produced by FOX 13 and The Salt Lake Tribune, Kathy Stephenson recaps the mad hunt for the Utah rapper's rosé, Maison No. 9. (And if you get a bottle, give us a shout to tell us how it is!)We recap another DABC commission meeting where a lot of people still haven't figured out how to mute, and they took some pretty harsh action against a restaurant chain for a lack of background checks. The DABC is also preparing for "click and collect," which could be the future — if the Utah State Legislature would fund it.We'll also take you inside the Utah State Senate confirmation hearing for Juliette Tennert, the newest member of the powerful DABC commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ira Pastor, ideaXme life sciences ambassador, interviews Daniel Liljenquist, former US Senator and Lead Architect and Board Chair of Civica Rx. Ira Pastor Comments: A generic drug is a pharmaceutical drug that contains the same chemical substance as a drug that was originally protected by chemical patents, and are typically allowed for sale after the patents on the original drugs expire. Once generic drugs enter the market, competition often leads to substantially lower prices for both the original brand-name product and its generic equivalents. In 2014, according to an analysis by the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, generic drugs accounted for 88% of the 4.3 billion prescriptions filled in the United States, and the use of generic drugs in the United States led to US$254 billion in health care savings. The global market for generic drugs is estimated to reach $533 billion by 2021, up from $352 billion in 2016, and was growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% during that period. Unfortunately, in recent years things have been amiss in the generics drug segment whereby we have been seeing a rapid rise in the prices for many generic drugs that have been around for many years, if not decades.There has been major consolidation, with a handful of major companies dominating the generic drugs market (some units of big pharma), and there is an estimated backlog of 000s of generic drugs awaiting FDA approval. All of these factors have played a role in how both rare and common drugs, such as EpiPens, can shoot up in price so rapidly. Daniel Liljenquist: Mr. Daniel Liljenquistis an American businessman and politician, who served in the Utah State Senate, and is the Lead Architect and Board Chair of Civica Rx,a nonprofit generic drug company established to reduce chronic generic drug shortages and price gauging. Dan also serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Intermountain Healthcare (a not-for-profit healthcare system that is the largest healthcare provider in the Intermountain West region of the United States, provides hospital and other medical services in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada, and has 37,000 employees) where he oversees Intermountain’s Enterprise Initiative and Market Intelligence & Planning Offices. Intermountain was one of the founding groups behind Civica Rx. Dan has degrees in Economics from Brigham Young University, and Law from University of Chicago Law School. On this ideaXme episode we will hear from Dan about: His background and his personal journey through the world of economics, law, and politics, and into the world of non-profit healthcare cost containment. The background story leading up to the decision of the formation of Civica Rx. Civica Rx's development from start-up in 2018, to a robust network of 45 health systems, representing 1200 hospitals, with a total of 18 medications in production. Civica Rx's plans to bring over 100 medications to market in the next five years and building its own manufacturing capability. Civica Rx's partnerships on the international manufacturing and regulatory fronts. Credits: Ira Pastor interview video, text, and audio. Follow Ira Pastor on Twitter:@IraSamuelPastor If you liked this interview, be sure to check out ourinterview about Ibogaine therapies! Follow ideaXme on Twitter:@ideaxm On Instagram:@ideaxme Find ideaXme across the internet including on iTunes, SoundCloud,Radio Public,TuneIn Radio,I Heart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts and more. ideaXme is a global podcast, creator series and mentor programme. Our mission: Move the human story forward!™ ideaXme Ltd.

It's the first Utah You Should Run Podcast!   Derek Kitchen made history in Utah with a lawsuit challenging the state's ban on gay marriage. After serving on council in Salt Lake City, he went on to run for and win a seat on the Utah State Senate. In this podcast, he talks about the impact that his lawsuit had on marriage equality, the value of local office and focusing on neighborhood issues, the divide between Republicans in his state legislature, and why YOU should run for office. We also discuss our favorite Lebanese dishes, skate parks, and more.   Listen, subscribe, share, and make sure to follow Derek on Twitter at @derekkitchen 

Cristina Rosetti, PhD one of the few non-LDS Mormon scholars, talks about her experience and research with polygamy and Mormon Fundamentalists. Cristina also testified in the Utah State Senate and House advocating for Utah SB 102. -  How long did polygamy continue after 1890? - What are some core doctrinal differences from the LDS Church? -  Are there polygamous women who are feminists? -  Polygamy in Utah is now effectively decriminalized, why?   www.cwicmedia.com 

Hosts Kris Kimball and Pamela Smith interview Utah State Senate candidate Marci Green-Campbell. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

"Why the Legislative Process Matters to Maintaining a Republic: Marijuana, Medicaid, Religious Liberty, and Cake Bakeries."   We will be honored to hear from Utah Senate Majority Leader Stuart Adams: He will be speaking on "Why the Legislative Process Matters to Maintaining a Republic: Marijuana, Medicaid, Religious Liberty, and Cake Bakeries" Stuart Adams currently serves as President of the Utah State Senate. He served 6 years as Senate Majority Whip.  He also served 4-1/2 years in the Utah House of Representatives.  He is a former Chairman of the Utah Transportation Commission and the current Chairman of the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA).  He served 9 years on the Layton City Council. A graduate from the University of Utah with a B.A. in Business Finance, he is a partner in the Adams Company, a Real Estate, Construction and Development Firm in Kaysville. He and his wife Susan are parents of four daughters and have 15 grandchildren.  He enjoys skiing and other outdoor activities with them.

Stuart Adams currently serves as President of the Utah State Senate. He served 6 years as Senate Majority Whip.  He also served 4-1/2 years in the Utah House of Representatives.  He is a former Chairman of the Utah Transportation Commission and the current Chairman of the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA).  He served 9 years on the Layton City Council.   A graduate from the University of Utah with a B.A. in Business Finance, he is a partner in the Adams Company, a Real Estate, Construction and Development Firm in Kaysville.   He and his wife Susan are parents of four daughters and have 15 grandchildren.  He enjoys skiing and other outdoor activities with them.

Utah liquor laws are considered some of the wackiest in the country, with now the blood alcohol content level being 0.05 percent (the lowest in the country), and along with our 3.2 allowable liquor content in beer sold in supermarkets, Utah is now losing most national breweries beers in the grocery stores because all other states now allow higher percentages in excess of 4.0% by volume. Senator Jerry Stevenson is now the liquor czar in the Utah State Senate and he wants to change this. He wants to pass a law that will allow grocery stores to sell beer with alcohol percentages up to 4.6%. This would dramatically change the liquor landscape in Utah. Currently all beer with alcohol percentages above 3.2% must be sold in state-operated liquor stores. This would free up valuable shelf space from liquor stores, because this would send most beer to supermarkets. It would in-turn create more opportunities for more local wineries and distilleries. 

Stephen and Shirley are my parents! This interview is self serving in nature. As I approach parenthood myself (expecting twins in August), I had a number of questions I wanted to ask my parents and figured a podcast interview would be a fun way to document how I was raised. Shirley was a school teacher before marrying Stephen and then spent most of her time raising five children. She worked for years at the Utah State Senate and currently donates her time managing the volunteer effort at the Hope Clinic, a free clinic for people without insurance. Stephen worked as an Emergency Room physician for 40 years and also currently spends a day a week at the Hope Clinic. In their free time they enjoy gardening and spending time with their grandchildren. www.utahhopeclinic.org

Join Lindsay and Kate Kelly as they discuss the Women’s Suffrage movement and how polygamy played and integral role. Links mentioned in this podcast: Photo of Martha Huges Cannon in the Utah State Senate in 1897 Sister-Wives and Suffragists: Polygamy and the Politics of Woman Suffrage 1870-1896