Host: Heidi Hatch

Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group; Nic Dunn, VP of Strategy, Sutherland Institute

Salt Lake County Approves Property Tax Increase

The Salt Lake County Council voted Tuesday night to approve a property tax increase of around 14%, lower than the originally proposed increase of nearly 20%.

Special Session: Gov. Cox Signs 3 Bills

• Repeals the new law that stripped power from public labor unions
• Changes the filing deadlines for Utah’s 2026 congressional races
• Clarifies the exclusive and original appellate jurisdiction of the Utah Supreme Court

Legislative Audits: District Attorney, Police and Criminal Justice System

• Salt Lake County District Attorney Audit
• Salt Lake City Police Department Audit

Welfare Reform

• Nic Dunn returns from meetings in Washington, D.C.
• Work disincentives built into the current system
• Utah as a national leader due to:

Health Care: Dueling Senate Bills Fail

As the deadline approaches for expiring enhanced ACA subsidies, the Senate rejected:

University of Utah Athletics: Private Equity Deal

• University of Utah unveils plan for a private equity partnership
• Otro Capital would become a minority owner in Utah Brands & Entertainment
• NCAA President warns schools to use caution with new forms of athletic equity financing

Public Lands Group Files Lawsuit Over New National Parks Pass Featuring Former President Donald Trump

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