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Host: Heidi Hatch
Guests: Greg Hughes, Maura Carabello
Energy drink of choice to get through life or the Utah Legislative session
Inspired by Rep. Angela Romero.
Rep. @cory_maloy you are the best! #zipfizz pic.twitter.com/m6xrfZ4FEc
— Angela Romero (@RepAngelaRomero) January 28, 2022
Utah Senate passes income tax cut; House plans to add to it
NOW: @BradWilsonGOP says the House will likely move on additional tax cuts in the next week, besides the income tax cut (which the @utahsenate is set to pass soon). #utpol #utleg pic.twitter.com/igUe6MJVZv
— Daniel Woodruff (@danielmwoodruff) January 28, 2022
Supreme Court nominations – Justin Breyer to step down at end of term.
Biden says he will fulfill campaign promise and nominate a black woman.
Less work for 2 Democrats
Senator Derek Kitchen and Senator Kathleen Riebe both lost a committee assignment mid-session. Politics or just the rules? Right in the middle of the session
Burgess Owens skips Dems
Visited House and Senate Republicans- skipped meeting with Democrat caucus.
Rep. Lisonbee period products for schools
Passes unanimously out of a House committee Tuesday.
School transparency bills
What’s being touted as a school curriculum transparency bill passed a Utah Senate committee Thursday afternoon in a 4 to 2 vote.
But critics say Senate Bill 114, sponsored by Sen. Lincoln Fillmore (R-South Jordan), just adds to the difficulties many public educators already face.
“I think it sends the wrong message today,” @mikemckellutah said. “I think it sends the wrong message that the Legislature is going to micromanage teachers.” #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News https://t.co/SOY9ikgTuz
— Daniel Woodruff (@danielmwoodruff) January 28, 2022
DOA House Bill 234, sponsored by Rep. Jordan Teuscher (R-South Jordan), requires teachers to post their curricula, class syllabi, and associated learning materials for use for student instruction.