August 11, 2026

Utah Politico Summer Reading List: Rep. Carol Spackman Moss

It’s not too late to start a new book. And if you need a good idea or two, here are a few that Utah’s politicos are reading. This is the fifth in the series on what Utah’s politicians have on their summer reading lists. Representative Carol Spackman Moss represents Utah’s 37th Legislative District, which covers much of Holladay. She […]

The Healthy Utah Poll Isn’t So Healthy

Released on June 17th, a poll shows massive public support for Governor Gary Herbert’s Health Utah Medicaid expansion plan. In fact, if the poll numbers are to be trusted,  legislators with any kind of political self-interest should be scrambling to accept the Medicaid expansion. On a second look, though, the poll isn’t so helpful as it […]

Ten Utah Races To Watch On Primary Night

Early voting in the Utah Primary ends today, and the Primary Election will be on Tuesday, June 24. With no statewide or federal offices grabbing headlines, it might be easy to forget that there’s a primary at all. But there is, and here’s ten races that you should keep your eyes on. 

The Utah Politician’s Summer Reading List: Senator Jim Dabakis

It’s not too late to start a new book. And if you need a good idea or two, here are a few that Utah’s politicos are reading. This is the third in the series on what Utah’s politicians have on their summer reading lists. Senator Jim Dabakis represents Utah’s Second Senate District, which covers part of Salt Lake County. […]

Do Utahns want the state to support Medicaid expansion?

Do Utahns want the state to support Medicaid expansion? Medicaid expansion is a big deal, even if it’s not half as riveting as same-sex marriage or the FIFA World Cup.  It speaks to the question of how we as a state care for our poor when they get sick.  A poll published by Brigham Young University’s Center […]

The Utah Politician’s Summer Reading List: Senator Deidre Henderson

It’s not too late to start a new book. And if you need a good idea or two, here are a few that Utah’s politicos are reading. This is the second in the series on what Utah’s politicians have on their summer reading lists. Senator Deidre Henderson represents Utah’s Seventh Senate District, which covers part of Utah […]

“With tax, that joint comes to $9.99. Would you like brownies with that?”

The following is a submission for The Hub Debate. Participants in  submit 500 words or less in support or opposition to a statement. Participate in the comments below or submit a response for publication to UtahPoliticoHub@gmail.com. Submissions can be no longer than 500 words and will be published on Friday.  Resolved: With the passage of HB105, Utah has […]