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Utah Supreme Court ruling, toxic waste sources, and more on Behind the Headlines

Protesters shout "Veto" as more than 300 people showed up for a Gerrymandering protest at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021.
Rick Egan
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The Salt Lake Tribune
Protesters shout "Veto" as more than 300 people showed up for a Gerrymandering protest at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021.

In a redistricting case, the Utah Supreme Court rules that lawmakers ignoring ballot initiatives violates Utahns’ constitutional rights. Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine isn’t just one of Utah’s biggest sources of toxic waste; It’s among the top in the country. And Salt Lake City’s downtown sports district clears a major hurdle with a City Council vote.

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Megan Banta and Jordan Miller to talk about the week’s top stories, including the Utah Supreme Court ruling that lawmakers ignoring ballot initiatives violates Utahns’ constitutional rights.

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