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Our hosts discuss the state of the presidency, the economy, and Utah legislation.

Supporters of Senate Bill 73 say it promotes transparency, while critics argue it adds unfair obstacles to Utah’s citizen initiative process.

Education, water management, housing affordability, and other key issues take center stage as the 2025 General Session begins.

Cache County, facing united opposition from mayors, approved a new sales tax funneling money to public safety.

In other news, Utah Avalanche Center is offering avalanche safety tips and trainings for Utah Avalanche Awareness Week, and more.

In other news, over 100,000 turkeys were killed after testing positive for avian flu. And, pilots are picketing at the Provo Airport for better wages and scheduling.

In other news, longtime Utah lawmaker Mike Dmitrich has died at age 87. And, thousands were without power in Salt Lake Valley on Wednesday morning.

On Thursday, Sept. 19, Gov. Spencer Cox held his monthly press conference. Education came up multiple times during the meeting, specifically education spending.

In other news, Salt Lake County is considering a bond that would combine two jails and build a "Justice and Accountability Center" to help with homelessness and mental health.

The city's financial director, Rich Anderson, said this would add $10.56 for the average household and $19.19 for the average business.