House Rules: Politics and Policy in Utah

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House Rules: Politics and Policy in Utah

Come along as state leaders and lawmakers discuss the issues shaping the Beehive State. Each episode, we ask experts on Utah politics and policy to cover one topic that impacts everyday Utahns. From housing affordability and water policy to education reform, criminal justice, and taxes – we'll help you get smart about everything going on in the Utah Legislature and state government. Brought to you by the Utah House of Representatives, this is House Rules.

  1. OCT 30

    Field of Dreams: Utah sets its sights on transforming the Fairpark community. Will MLB follow?

    The Fairpark community on the west side of Salt Lake City is undergoing a massive transformation with oversight from a brand new state authority. This multi-billion dollar project aims to reinvent and revitalize the gateway to Utah’s capital city – and it could bring Major League Baseball along with it. Today on House Rules, we unpack what’s next for the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District with Sen. Scott Sandall, the chair of the district’s oversight board, and Benn Buys, the district’s brand new director.

    11 min

  2. OCT 4

    On public lands, Utah has one big question for the U.S. Supreme Court.

    Utah has filed a landmark public lands lawsuit asking the U.S. Supreme Court to address whether the federal government can simply hold unappropriated lands within a state indefinitely. This week, we take a look at out how we got here and what it could mean for public lands access in Utah. Guests: Redge Johnson, Dan Burton, Dillon Hoyt

    9 min

  3. SEP 13

    Get to Know Our Interns

    Two of our interns from the 2024 General Legislative Session join us to discuss their experience working one-on-one with their assigned Legislator.

    14 min

  4. AUG 22

    August Audits

    The Legislative Audit Subcommittee met to hear presentations from Legislative Auditors about a few reports examining: State lands The administration of Rich School District In this episode, our Legislative Auditor General Kade Minchey and his team are here to discuss the findings of these audits and what they say about the management of some of the schools in our state as well as school trust lands throughout Utah.

    15 min

  5. AUG 6

    Bringing Olympic Gold Home to Utah

    Rep. John Hawkins joins us to discuss the exciting announcement that Utah has been chosen to host the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic games, as well as what's being done at the state level to prepare to once again welcome the world to Utah.

    10 min

  6. JUL 23

    Majority Report with Ariel Defay

    Check out this special takeover episode of our House podcast, where Majority Leader Jefferson Moss is joined by Representative Ariel Defay to discuss her journey to the Legislature as well as their priorities for the upcoming year.

    12 min

  7. JUL 16

    Preventing Road Rage in Utah

    Across the Nation, we’re seeing a growing trend in one very dangerous driving habit in particular: road rage. Joining us to discuss how the state is combatting road rage and protecting Utah drivers with a first-of-its kind law is Representative Paul Cutler and Colonel Michael Rapich of the Utah Highway Patrol.

    16 min

  8. JUN 21

    The Majority Report with Jefferson Moss

    House Majority Leader Jefferson Moss steps behind the mic for the kickoff episode of our new podcast takeover series, Majority Report. He is joined by fellow Representative Cory Maloy as they discuss this week's interim meetings and special session.

    17 min
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Come along as state leaders and lawmakers discuss the issues shaping the Beehive State. Each episode, we ask experts on Utah politics and policy to cover one topic that impacts everyday Utahns. From housing affordability and water policy to education reform, criminal justice, and taxes – we'll help you get smart about everything going on in the Utah Legislature and state government. Brought to you by the Utah House of Representatives, this is House Rules.

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