So long, and thanks for all the pancakes!

In this week's Utah political news:

• Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz makes a big donation to an anti-transgender political action committee that attacked Democrats with nasty ads during the 2024 election.
• Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah lawmakers put Utah's colleges and universities in their sights.
• Lawmakers could have a big budget problem on their hands.
• Sen. Mike Lee is ready to dismantle Social Security.
• A right-wing parents rights group wants lawmakers to punish Utah teachers and get fluoride out of the state's drinking water.

Very smart person Mike Madrid, author of "The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy," joins us to discuss why 43% of Latino voters went for Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

• Mike's substack: The Great Transformation.

As Sen. Mitt Romney rides off into the political sunset, I share a story about the time he talked to me about pancakes, and we fought over the cost of a $2 cup of coffee.

 

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• Utah House Speaker funds PAC behind anti-trans campaign blitz.
• Lt. Gov.'s office refers "handful of complaints" about shadowy anti-trans PAC to Utah A.G.
• "Higher ed has lost their way," Gov. Cox says during budget reveal.
• University of Utah president warns of "extensive" lawmaker scrutiny next year - beyond expected cuts.
• Revenue projections miss the mark: Utah lawmakers facing possible $225M - $700M revenue shortfall next year.
• Sen. Mike Lee tees up assault on Social Security.
• Utah Parents United wants lawmakers to ban fluoride in the state's drinking water.