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• Take 2 Podcast: Utah GOP fuels repeal push with millions as redistricting fight intensifies

  Utah GOP has raised over $4 million to repeal Proposition 4. The money is being donated by 501(c)(4) out of MA Signatures gathered- Rob Axson Utah GOP Chair reports healthy pace (tens of thousands) and growing momentum. None turned in yet. Utah GOP filed for a stay, no ruling yet Sutherland Institute Survey: Utah voters think elected officials, not judges, should choose congressional maps https://sutherlandinstitute.org/utah-redisticting-survey/ Do voters agree or disagree with the court-driven process produced by proponents of Proposition 4? Sutherland Institute recently commissioned Y2 Analytics to conduct a survey of Utah voters to investigate this question. By a 63-point margin, Utah voters believe that the policymakers they elect should be making redistricting decisions over judges. A full 71% of Utah voters say that an elected body or elected official at the state or county levels ought to have primary responsibility to decide congressional maps, compared to 8% who say judges should be primarily responsible. A plurality of Utah voters say that a body elected by the people (e.g., the Utah Legislature or county council) should be making redistricting decisions, while 21% of voters say it should be a state-level elected official (e.g., the governor), and 15% say it should be a county-level elected official (e,g., a county mayor). 5 Democratic Candidates in the D1 2025 Race State Sen. Nate Blouin announced his candidacy Nov. 24- now backed by BernieNewcomer Luis Villarreal entered the race1st in Sen. Kathleen RiebeFormer congressman Ben McAdamsFormer state Sen. Derek Kitchen. REP. VERONA MAUGA looking to pass gun law change in upcoming session after shooting of Afa Ah Loo at No Kings ProtestDrafting bill to keep long guns off the streets during protestsManslaughter charges filed this week against the “peace keeper” Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax creditsGov. Spencer Cox proposes a $30.7 billion budget prioritizing literacy, a homeless campus and child tax credits.The budget includes $20 million for reading support and $25 million for a homeless campus in Salt Lake City.Cox's proposal also allocates funds for school safety, technical colleges and outdoor recreation.fund a literacy public awareness campaign and invest tens of millions in "paraprofessionals" to help teachers give an extra hand to young students who are falling behind. That would include $20 million for reading support in elementary schools that fall below the statewide proficiency benchmark of 70% of third graders reading at grade level. How the Trump administration could make or break Utah Gov. Cox’s budget prioritiesTrump tax bill leads to projected $300 million decrease in state income tax revenue.Gov. Cox prioritizes $25 million in budget to finish construction of homeless campus.Cox not proposing income tax cuts like the ones he supported for five years in a row. https://governor.utah.gov/press/gov-cox-releases-fy-2027-budget-proposal-focused-on-responsible-fiscal-management-strong-families-and-long-term-prosperity/ Rep. Blake Moore joins Pres. Trump to celebrate Michael and Susan Dell’s $6.25B investment in Trump Accounts Congressman Blake Moore joined President Trump at the White House to celebrate Michael and Susan Dell’s monumental $6.25 billion investment in Trump Accounts for children. Congressman Moore introduced legislation in the House to establish these investment accounts, which was passed and signed into law as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4th, 2025. U.S. pauses immigration applications from 19 countries after two National Guard members shot in DCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Take 2 Podcast: No map appeal, shift left, Epstein files, Utah birthrate

  Heidi Hatch | Maura Carabello, Exoro Group | Curt Bramble, former state senator• Speaker Mike Schultz on redistricting rulingSays Judge Gibson’s late decision blocked any chance for an emergency appeal; calls timing “wrong” and says it cut the Legislature out of the court process.• Rep. Burgess Owens letterAccuses judge of overstepping and “imposing an outcome never chosen by the people.”• Redistricting history with Curt BrambleUtah missed a fourth seat by 856 people after the 2000 Census; Bramble helped draw the first four-district map.• New map creates a safe blue districtRepublicans now competing for three GOP seats; questions around whether 74-year-old Owens will retire.• Candidates for Utah’s new Democratic districtDerek Kitchen joins Ben McAdams and Kathleen Riebe.Others considering: Caroline Gleich, Kael Weston, Nate Blouin.• Trump backs release of Epstein filesBill requires AG to release unclassified DOJ records within 30 days, including names of officials and entities tied to Epstein.• Utah birthrate continues to fallMost counties still above replacement level, but two-thirds saw declines; shifts peak childbearing to ages 25–29.• Juvenile aggravated murder billWould allow judges to send offenders convicted as adults directly to prison instead of secure care.• Brigham City nuclear project$750M investment under Gov. Cox’s “Operation Gigawatt,” creating Utah’s first full-scale nuclear ecosystem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Take 2 Podcast: Late-Night Ruling, Utah’s New Blue District, and the End of the Shutdown

  KUTV TAKE 2 PODCAST Nov 14, 2025 Late-Night Ruling, Utah’s New Blue District, and the End of the ShutdownGuests: Rob Axson, Utah GOP Chair | Rep. Doug OwensNew Maps: Judge Gibson throws out Map C and approves Map 1 — minutes before the deadline.Blue District: New 1st District leans D+14, putting a GOP-held seat in play.Appeal Uncertain: Cox supports appealing, but none filed yet.Prop 4 Fight: GOP ballot initiative to repeal the independent redistricting law underway UFRG.orgWho Draws the Lines? Debate over legislative authority vs. judicial oversight.Democrats Jump In: McAdams running; Riebe challenging; Blouin a possible contender.Impeachment Talk: Rep. MacPherson drafting a bill to impeach the judge.Shutdown Ends: Trump signs funding bill; agencies reopen; ACA tax credits could spark the next battle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Take 2 Podcast: Utah municipal Elections, Shutdown Fallout, and National Shifts

  Take 2 Podcast – Friday, Nov. 7 | 2:30 p.m.Heidi Hatch with South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey & Exoro Group’s Maura CarabelloUtah PrimariesTurnout: 30% statewide (Piute 63%, Salt Lake 23%)Tight mayoral races across the Wasatch FrontUtah County incumbents trailing Provo Mayor concedesCottonwood Heights: Mike Weichers concedes to Gay Lynn Bennion (57%-42%)Salt Lake City Council unchangedSouthern Utah new Mayors Government ShutdownFAA cutting flights 10%, Salt Lake Intl. among 40 airports hitJudge orders Trump to fund SNAP; Utah missed first payments Nov. 6Utah Senate Democrats push to cover SNAP benefitsPolitics & RedistrictingUtah’s new congressional map expected next weekBen McAdams likely to announce run after approvalUtah GOP holding hearings on redistricting repeal (Nov. 3 & 10) Davis County TaxesProperty tax hike trimmed from 30% to 15% Salt Lake County CouncilGOP members vote to cut childcare at rec centers and senior center to cut budget National Election 2025Democrats sweep key races in NY, VA, NJModerates win VA & NJ governorshipsSocialist Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor race over Andrew CuomoCalifornia voters approve Prop 50, allowing new redistrictingYoung voters, women key blocks heading into 2026 midtermsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Take 2 Podcast: Day 29 of shutdown: SNAP funding ends, ACA Subsidy Fight, Utah Faces Tax Hikes

  Utah faces mounting strain as the government shutdown hits day 29 — SNAP funding runs out, tax hikes loom, and homelessness policy shifts under new leadership. We break down the political standoff, the stakes for Utah families, and how state and local leaders are responding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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