Utah Politics

UPR broadcast live from the Utah State Capitol complex on this opening day of the session. Host Tom Williams spoke with legislative leaders on top priorities for this year.

In other news, Sevier School District claims it can't redact or release a video showing alleged punishment against students. And, Utah swears in its first woman state auditor next week.

Tribune reporters join us to talk about the latest news, including whether Utah’s growth could lead to a fifth congressional district for the state.

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

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.

A pair of briefs by the Utah Foundation found that politicians listening to their constituents is a top issue for Utahns, but many voters feel unheard.

In other news, Utah Republicans want to amend the state constitution to reverse a court ruling last month on ballot initiatives and alleged gerrymandering in the state.

In other news, funding issues have halted a bill meant to help Utah's childcare shortage. And, former state Sen. Karen Mayne, who served in the legislature for 15 years, died at age 78.

In the midst of a contentious presidential election year, many of us are feeling the need for increased peace in the world, the nation, our neighborhoods, families, and in our hearts.

Today we’ll talk with Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson. In the first half today we’ll revisit our conversation from March with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin.