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 to...
Vote by mail isn’t going anywhere. Here’s how lawmakers plan to make it more secure.
In this episode of House Rules, Majority Leader Jeff Moss sits down with Rep. Jefferson Burton to discuss his election security bill, H.B. 300. Rep. Burton aims to increase voter confidence by requiring in-person ballot drop-off with ID verification, streamlining election processes, and eliminating the need for signature verification.
He highlights concerns about Utah’s mail-in voting system compared to other Republican-led states and discusses how lessons from Florida’s election system helped shape the bill.
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Legislative auditors dig into the Office of the Attorney General in Utah.
In this episode of House Rules, Utah Legislative Auditor General Kade Minchey and his team break down three recently completed audits:
A Performance Audit of the Position of Attorney General
A Performance Audit of the Office of the Attorney General
A Performance Audit of Piute and Wayne County Election Processes
The auditors highlight key findings and recommendations, addressing oversight, accountability, and potential areas for improvement within the state’s top legal office.
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Utah lawmakers want to fix higher education. Here’s their plan.
Utah House Majority Leader Jeff Moss and Rep. Karen Peterson sit down to discuss House Bill 265, titled Higher Education Strategic Reinvestment. The bill, which is advancing through the Utah Legislature, aims to make college more affordable, accessible, and relevant for students while maximizing the return on investment for Utah taxpayers.
Moss and Peterson, both leaders in the higher ed space, talk about key reforms to higher education, including reallocating funds from underperforming programs to high-demand fields, and the impact these changes will have on Utah’s workforce and economy.
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Legislative auditors dug into higher-ed in Utah. Here's what they found.
A major audit of higher education efficiency and workforce alignment in Utah urges institutions to better address workforce needs amid projected declines in student enrollment.
This week on House Rules, Legislative Auditor General Kade Minchey joins auditors Jesse Martinson, Brian Dean, and Darin Underwood to discuss this report and others, including detailed reviews of OpenEd (formerly My Tech High) and emergency medical transportation in Utah.
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Majority Report: Housing Affordability with Rep. Stephen Whyte
In this episode of Majority Report, House Majority Leader Rep. Jeff Moss sits down with Rep. Stephen Whyte, a leading voice on housing policy in Utah and co-chair of the Commission on Housing Affordability.
Representing House District 63 in Utah County, Rep. Whyte shares his journey into public service, the key factors driving Utah’s housing shortage, and how Utahns are working together to bring down the cost of homeownership.
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.
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