HeyJaredHouse 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.
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Utah Took on Meta – and Won. What Happens Next? (opens the original)
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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 fight, what the settlement changes for young social media users, and why the state’s work to protect kids from addictive technology is far from over.
Utah’s Fire Season Put the State to the Test. Here’s How It Responded. (opens the original)
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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 Commissioner Jamie Barnes to discuss how years of preparation helped Utah respond, why wildfire prevention and mitigation matter, and what the state is doing now to recover and prepare for the next fire season.
Utah’s National Monuments Have New Boundaries. The Land Remains Public and Protected. (opens the original)
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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 down with Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Director Redge Johnson to discuss what the new boundaries actually change, what protections remain in place – and how access, wildfire prevention and active management fit into the future of Utah’s public
Homelessness Is Down in Utah. What’s Changed? (opens the original)
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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 beyond a one-size-fits-all approach – and how treatment, accountability and housing fit together in Utah’s long-term strategy.
Utah’s Judicial Reforms and Constitutional Amendments, Explained (opens the original)
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Rep. Matt MacPherson sits down with Rep. Anthony Loubet to discuss Utah’s judicial reforms, constitutional amendments on the ballot this fall, and the work lawmakers are doing during interim. They discuss recent investments in Utah’s courts, including additional judges, clerks, judicial assistants and expanded public access to court records. The conversation also explores how lawmakers are working to support judicial independence while improving transparency, accountability and public trust in t
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