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Take 2 Podcast: Salt Lake Co. approves property tax increase, Gov. Cox signs 3 bills

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Show Notes

Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group; Nic Dunn, VP of Strategy, Sutherland Institute Salt Lake County Approves Property Tax Increase The Salt Lake County Council voted Tuesday night to approve a property tax increase of around 14%, lower than the originally proposed increase of nearly 20%. Special Session: Gov. Cox Signs 3 Bills

Repeals the new law that stripped power from public labor unions

Changes the filing deadlines for Utah’s 2026 congressional races

Clarifies the exclusive and original appellate jurisdiction of the Utah Supreme Court

Legislative Audits: District Attorney, Police and Criminal Justice System

Salt Lake County District Attorney Audit

Salt Lake City Police Department Audit

Welfare Reform

Nic Dunn returns from meetings in Washington, D.C.

Work disincentives built into the current system

Utah as a national leader due to:

Health Care: Dueling Senate Bills Fail As the deadline approaches for expiring enhanced ACA subsidies, the Senate rejected: University of Utah Athletics: Private Equity Deal

University of Utah unveils plan for a private equity partnership

Otro Capital would become a minority owner in Utah Brands & Entertainment

NCAA President warns schools to use caution with new forms of athletic equity financing

Public Lands Group Files Lawsuit Over New National Parks Pass Featuring Former President Donald Trump 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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