Today is April first, commonly called April Fools day, so like my good friend Shannon warns, “Trust no one.” Given the inclination of the press to play along, occasionally throwing out outlandish headlines that couldn’t possibly be true, there still comes this, that sounds like it should be a joke, but really, is more likely just […]
Thomas Wright will not seek reelection as Utah Republican Party Chair
Thomas Wright, chair of the Utah Republican Party since 2011, will not seek reelection when his term expires in May. The news first appeared on Facebook, and Wright has since confirmed it to me in a text. Known for his tact, energy, organization, and tenacity, Wright leaves behind a Republican Party in Utah that oversaw […]
Appointing versus Electing the Attorney General
To avoid the influence of cash on Utah’s chief law enforcement office, Senator Todd Weiler wants the legislature to look into amending the Utah constitution to allow for an appointed attorney general. With Utah’s long history of flawed AGs, perhaps it’s an idea we should take seriously. During the Utah Legislative Session, ended last […]
A Special Counsel to Investigate Swallow?
Utah Legislature set to move authority for a special counsel to LG With the last day of the Utah Legislative Session upon us, Utah’s representatives are set to finally take action to directly investigate the allegation against Utah Attorney General John Swallow. In Senate Bill 289, introduced by Senator Pete Knudson, the legislature would grant […]
Behold Utah’s Bow Tie Caucus
Bow Tie caucus twitter.com/Gage_Froerer/s… — Gage Froerer (@Gage_Froerer) March 11, 2013



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