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House Rules: Politics and Policy in Utah

by Utah House of Representatives

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Utah helped secure a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta after years of pushing for stronger protections for kids online. Rep. Jordan Teuscher sits down with Utah Attorney General Derek Brown to discuss how Utah helped lead the…
Utah’s Fire Season Put the State to the Test. Here’s How It Responded.

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Utah faced a historically challenging fire seasons in years, with nearly 1,000 fires and more than half a million acres burned. House Majority Leader Casey Snider sits down with newly appointed Utah Department of Natural Resources…
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With updated boundaries for Bears Ears & Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, the lands outside those boundaries remain public and protected. Rep. Logan Monson, former mayor of Blanding whose district includes both monuments, sits…
Homelessness Is Down in Utah. What’s Changed?

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Utah’s annual homelessness count declined this year, including fewer people living unsheltered. Rep. Candice Pierucci sits down with Utah Homeless Coordinator Tyler Clancy to discuss what’s driving the progress, why the state is moving…
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Utah’s Plan to Keep Homeownership Alive

June 3, 2026 · 15 min

Rep. Cal Roberts sits down with Rep. Jill Koford to talk through key housing policies from the 2026 General Session focused on affordability, homeownership, and increasing housing supply in Utah. They discuss new efforts to expand…
Utah Extends Maternity Leave and Rethinks Tech in the Classroom

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Rep. Steve Eliason sits down with Utah State Tax Commissioner John Valentine to discuss the biggest tax changes from the 2026 General Session. They cover income tax cuts, tax policy for families, gas and tobacco tax changes, property tax…
How Utah Republicans Worked This Session to Make Family Life More Affordable

March 27, 2026 · 29 min

Rep. Candice Pierucci sits down with Rep. Karen Peterson to look back at the biggest wins of the 2026 General Session – and the work that often gets overlooked. They discuss the House Majority’s focus on affordability, from tax relief and…
Utahns pay more for gas. Here’s the plan to fix it.

October 29, 2025 · 12 min

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 higher…
Redistricting on Deadline: Utah Lawmakers Prepare New Maps.

September 18, 2025 · 16 min

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…
Want a public safety career in Utah? $45 and concurrent enrollment can get you a living wage right out of high school.

August 25, 2025 · 22 min

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…

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About the show

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.