We’re more than halfway through the legislative session and bills are chuggin’ along. In this week’s episode, we update you on the status of various bills dealing with social issues including hate crimes, abortion, guns and LGBTQ protections. We grab (nonalcoholic) drinks with the beer lobby to talk about their push for heavier brews in grocery stores. And we ask: Why do people care about flags so much?

Week 4: Halfway Update, Sodas With The Beer Lobby & State Flag Or S.O.B.?

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WE MADE IT!!! After a loooong 45 days, the Legislature smacked that gavel! Sine die!

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Utah’s got big league dreams

This week is a pretty heavy topic — abuse. And specifically, child abuse.

In laws and deeds, Utah wants to protect its kids

You’ve got Great Salt Lake questions, we’ve got answers.

What up with the Great Salt Lake? (2024 version)

After a sprint focused on two big, hot-button bills, week 3 at the Utah Legislature shifted gears for the supermajority's focus on energy policy.

Week 4: Halfway Update, Sodas With The Beer Lobby & State Flag Or S.O.B.?

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