On the Hill 2025: The latest on the bill to ban public labor union collective bargaining 

One of the hottest bills on Utah’s Capitol Hill so far this session has been on removing the ability for public labor unions to do collective bargaining with their employers. We’ve covered it a bit on Inside Sources already but today – after already passing the House – the Senate decided to ‘circle’ the bill, which effectively pauses it for a time. Hosts Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas explain where it goes from here. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Legislation regarding the privacy of signatures gathered for a political candidate 

The 2024 primary election brought a bit of controversy over the privacy of signatures gathered for political candidates. A new bill – which was just publicly released – looks to address this kind of situation. We wanted to get the latest on what the bill will do, so State Representative Mike Kohler joins Inside Sources to explain. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Legislation that could remove publication requirements for proposed constitutional amendments 

In 2024, Amendments A and D were tossed from the ballot partially due to missing a publication deadline requirement as stipulated in the Utah Constitution. During this Legislative Session... one State Representative is looking at ways to remove that same publication requirement specific to proposed constitutional amendments. State Representative Anthony Loubet walks listeners through his proposal on Inside Sources. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Legislation addressing law enforcement’s use of artificial intelligence 

“Disclose it if you use it” -- that’s the major takeaway of a new bill on Capitol Hill that addresses how law enforcement could use artificial intelligence. State Senator Stephanie Pitcher says there needs to be some kind of guidelines put in place before it becomes an issue. She joins hosts Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner to share more insights into SB180. 

 

Tariffs on Mexico and Canada go into effect this weekend 

Following through on his campaign promise, President Donald Trump is instituting 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada -- as well as a 10% duty on goods from China -- starting tomorrow. The White House hasn’t released a lot of specifics yet, but be prepared to pay more... starting almost immediately. The Inside Sources have a lot of thoughts on this; they share them during this segment. 

 

Examining an executive order that would affect international college students 

This week, President Trump signed an executive order that could affect international students on college campuses. The primary motivation? The antisemitic protests on college campuses during the Israel/Hamas war. Inside Sources discusses potential issues this could have due to things like the First Amendment. 

 

On the Hill 2025: Legislation to slow the flow of fentanyl movement in Utah 

Fentanyl has become more and more prevalent on Utah streets, and it’s become deadlier too. State Representative, and current chief of police in Roy, Matthew Gwynn is looking at several ways to help control the flow of fentanyl. He joins us to talk more about legislation he’s working on and the funding he’s asking for to make things happen.