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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 27 episodes
House Rules: Politics and Policy in Utah
Latest Episodes
Utahns pay more for gas. Here’s the plan to fix it.
In this episode of House Rules, Rep. Cal Roberts breaks down why Utah drivers continue to pay more for gas than neighboring states and what lawmakers are doing about it. Utah refines more fuel than it consumes; yet, prices remain highe...
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Redistricting on a Deadline: Utah Lawmakers Prepare New Maps.
In this episode of House Rules, Rep. Candice Pierucci joins Sen. Scott Sandall to discuss the recent court ruling that struck down Utah’s congressional maps and set a new redistricting process in motion.As the new chairs of the ...
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Want a public safety career in Utah? $45 and concurrent enrollment can get you a living wage right out of high school.
Utah is building an innovative pipeline that could turn high school into a pathway to public safety careers. Rep. Matthew Gwynn is joined by Weber State University President Brad Mortensen and Utah Department of Corrections Executive Director J...
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Solving Problems, Not Saying No: Inside Utah DEQ’s New Approach
On this episode of House Rules, Rep. Paul Cutler joins DEQ Director Tim Davis to talk air quality, water conservation, and Utah’s approach to smart environmental policy.They discuss how Utah has made historic progress on air quality, how...
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In Clash Over Public Lands, Utah Asks For Local Stewardship
Rep. Logan Monson talks with Redge Johnson, director of Utah’s Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, about Utah’s continued fight to keep public lands in public hands, managed locally. Not from Washington.They break down the differenc...
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