Local Government

We talk to representatives from the Utah Taxpayers Association, Friends of Great Salt Lake, the Sutherland Institute, HEAL Utah, the Libertas Institute, and the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance.

Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Carmen Nesbitt join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including a few massive changes Utah could see from the 2025 legislative session.

At Tuesday's meeting, the Logan City Council will be making decisions regarding a water pipeline project that could threaten the health of 17 ash trees along Canyon Road, as well as a proposed energy contract that could shape the city's long-term sustainability.

The results are in. Former President Trump is president-elect. We recapped the 2024 election with USU Political Science Professor Damon Cann.

The Logan Community Recreation Center serves all of Cache Valley, but it belongs to Logan's school district. Starting next July, public access will be limited — sparking calls for a county rec center.

We talk about this week's news, including the Salt Lake City Council giving its final approval to Jazz owner Ryan Smith's taxpayer-backed sports district.

In other news, Gov. Spencer Cox sent letters to educators encouraging them to restrict cell phone access in classrooms. And, Salt Lake County is increasing the pay for many of its hourly employees.

Election Day is around the corner. Learn about upcoming local elections around the state and what impact local government has.

On Tuesday, local legislator Rep. Casey Snider introduced a bill to the House Transportation Committee that would allow a government entity to direct improvements along specific areas of railroad track.

Cache County Executive David Zook joins us to talk about public health, transportation, homelessness, mental health, the economy, immigration, COVID and other issues.