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PoliticIt is a weekly podcast featuring hosts Utah State Senator John D. Johnson, Elizabeth Evans and State Representative Ryan Wilcox.
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From Congress to the Utah Legislature: Rob Bishop Returns to Public Service (opens the original)
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Sen. John Johnson sits down with former U.S. Congressman and current Utah State Representative Rob Bishop to discuss why he returned to the Legislature nearly 50 years after his public-service career began there. Bishop explains why state government often has a more direct impact on Utahns than Washington and shares his priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Their conversation covers Utah’s water future, the Great Salt Lake, desalination, affordable housing, local control, education fu
Walt Brooks on Tax Relief, Prop 4 & Rural Utah’s Future | PoliticIt Dixie (opens the original)
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I enjoyed the opportunity to sit down with Representative Walt Brooks on PoliticIt Dixie today. Much of our conversation focused on something that seems increasingly rare in government: reducing the burdens government places on the people. We discussed his efforts to do just that, including eliminating the state tax on Social Security benefits, as well as the burden of an additional sales tax appearing on many Southern Utah ballots. But we also talked about something much bigger—the direction Ut
On the Front Lines: Ogden Fire Chief Mike Slater on a Tough Year for Firefighting (opens the original)
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What does it take to keep our community safe during a challenging year for firefighting? On this episode of the PoliticIt Podcast, Sen. John Johnson welcomes Ogden City Fire Chief Mike Slater for a conversation about public safety, the demands facing firefighters, and the people who answer the call when emergencies strike. Join us for a discussion about protecting lives, supporting first responders, and facing a difficult fire season together. #politicit #utahelections #utpol
Education, Economic Growth & the Proper Role of Government with Rep. Neil Walter (opens the original)
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I sat down with Representative Neil Walter, Chair of the Utah House Education Committee, for a conversation that went well beyond education. We talked about education, economic development, the proper role of government, and whether local governments should be looking to increase sales tax revenue without first reducing other tax burdens.Where should government step in and where should it get out of the way? This was a conversation you won’t want to miss. #politicit #utahelections #utpol
Honoring Excellence in Law Enforcement: Utah Police Chiefs’ Awards (opens the original)
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Ogden City Police Chief Jake Sube and Detective Breianna Bakker join Sen. John Johnson on the PoliticIt Podcast to discuss the Utah Police Chiefs’ Awards and the outstanding service being recognized within Utah law enforcement. They share the stories behind the honors, the importance of dedicated police work, and what these awards mean to the officers, their departments, and the communities they serve. #politicit #utahelections #utpol
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