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Utahns, I’m sharing Senator John Curtis’ (R-UT) weekly newsletter.
Read it and click on the links. I’m very curious especially about your thoughts on the KUTV interview (near the bottom of the newsletter). He seems to justify trump’s war in Iran. #utpol
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Since being gerrymandered out of Congress, McAdams led the 2022 effort that removed a Dem from the ballot to clear the way for a conservative independent candidate.
UT-01 should elect someone who will fight for Democratic values, not one who will compromise them away. This moment demands it. #utpol
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Since the 2023 law went into effect? Utah's Dept. of Commerce tells me it is unaware of any formal complaints being lodged against licensed therapists over violations of the conversion therapy ban: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah #LGBTQ
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Utah's LGBTQ conversion therapy ban was unique in that the bill originally set out to undo it — then it was changed to do the opposite and passed UNANIMOUSLY in the Republican-supermajority legislature. Here's the background on that whole journey: www.fox13now.com/news/local-n... #utpol #Utah
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on LGBTQ conversion therapy will likely NOT impact Utah’s ban. Equality Utah, social conservatives and lawmakers did something a little “different:” www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah
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(Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced it will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and begin a sweeping restructuring of the agency to move leadership closer to the forests and communities it serves. For an agency whose lands, partners, and operational challenges are overwhelmingly concentrated in the West, the shift represents a structural reset and a common-sense approach to improve mission delivery. "President Trump has made it a priority to return common sense to the way our government works. Moving the Forest Service closer to the forests we manage is an essential action that will improve our core mission of managing our forests while saving taxpayer dollars and boosting employee recruitment," said Secretary Brooke L. Rollins. "Establishing a western headquarters in Salt Lake City and streamlining how the Forest Service is organized will position the Chief and operation leaders closer to the landscapes we manage and the people who depend on them. This includes supporting our timber growers across the country, including those in the Southeast by prioritizing a regional office and promoting policies that boost timber production, lowering costs for consumers. In the past year we have returned the Forest Service to the leading forestry and fire management organization in the world. Proper forest management means a healthy and productive forest system that provides affordable, quality lumber to build homes right here in America and it means preserving and protecting the beautiful landscapes we are blessed with across this great country." "Forest Service is an agency focused on the interior of our great nation," said Deputy Secretary Stephen A. Vaden. "Relocating and realigning allows the agency to protect our land and most precious resources. Having recently visited Salt Lake City, I am impressed by the modernized facilities, reasonable cost of living, proximity to an internation…
"This is about building a Forest Service that is nimble, efficient, effective and closer to the forests and communities it serves," said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. "Effective stewardship and active management are achieved on the ground, where forests and communities are found—not just behind a desk in the capital. Through this transition, we will strengthen our connection to the forests and the people who depend on them, while supporting our employees and honoring the dedication that has always defined our service. I’m honored to help guide this new chapter for the Forest Service, following the vision set forth by President Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot more than a century ago." "This is a big win for Utah and the West. Nearly 90% of Forest Service lands are west of the Mississippi, so putting leadership closer to the lands they manage just makes sense," said Utah Governor Spencer Cox. "This isn’t symbolic. It means better, faster decisions on the ground. Everyone who depends on our public lands, from hikers and campers to ranchers and timber producers, will benefit from this change. Moving away from a regional model to a more state-focused approach strengthens federalism and helps the Forest Service do its job more effectively. I appreciate President Trump, Secretary Rollins, and Deputy Secretary Vaden for taking this step. We look forward to welcoming Chief Schultz and the dedicated men and women of the Forest Service to Utah." "Colorado is known for our outdoor spaces and nation-leading research institutions that are strengthening our forests and public lands, so it only makes sense that the U.S. Forest Service would include a location in our great state," said Colorado Governor Jared Polis. "More than a third of Colorado is federal land including world class ski areas like Vail and Breckenridge, and having a closer relationship with our federal partners is important to maintaining those lands and the communities around them."
Alongside the relocation of its headquarters, the Forest Service will begin transitioning to a state-based organizational model designed to shift authority closer to the field by organizing leadership around state-level accountability, supported by shared operational service centers and a unified national research enterprise. Under the new model, 15 state directors will be distributed throughout the country to oversee Forest Service operations within one or more states. State directors will serve as national leaders with primary oversight of forest supervisors, operational priorities, and relationships with states, tribes, and other partners. Each state office will include a small leadership support team responsible for functions such as legislative affairs, communications, and intergovernmental coordination. This approach is intended to simplify the chain of command, strengthen local partnerships, and give field leaders greater ability to respond to conditions on the ground. For a comprehensive list of state offices and their area of responsibility, visit this webpage.
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Forest Service announces it will relocate its national headquarters to Salt Lake City. The agency's announcement... #utpol #Utah
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I'm not really surprised by these results. And remember, kids, "striking distance" doesn't really exist in any meaningful way. Assuming a full swing within MOE, McAdams is still up 31-28, and undecideds rarely break in ratios that move the needle more than a point or two, tops. #utpol
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The poll has a 5% margin of error, which is pretty big. But it is the first polling I've seen publicly released in the CD1 race. #utpol #Utah
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If the June 23rd, 2026, Democratic primary election for the U.S. Representative to Congress was held tomorrow, and these were the candidates, who would you vote for? Ben McAdams 36 Nate Blouin 23 Eva Lopez Chavez 7 Kathleen Riebe 7 Liban Mohamed 2 Luis Villarreal <0.5 Michael Farrell 0 Don't know 25 Weighted N 381
NEW: @nateforutah.bsky.social's campaign and the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC released results of a poll it commissioned on Utah's Democratic primary for CD1 and here's where things are... (graphic via @fox13news.bsky.social) #utpol #Utah
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Utah is in a unique position here which gives me a tiny bit of hope #UtPol
www.fox13now.com/news/politics/scotus-rul...
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ICYMI, the U.S. Department of Justice has asked a federal judge to compel Lt. Governor Henderson to hand over Utahns’ voter roll information to them: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah
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ICYMI, @utah.edu researchers have made a discovery that could help with the Great Salt Lake dust problem: www.fox13now.com/news/great-s... #utpol #Utah
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BREAKING NEWS: Today's SCOTUS ruling on conversion therapy is NOT likely to impact Utah's law, the LGBTQ rigths group Equality Utah (which negotiated the law with the Republican supermajority legislature) tells me: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah
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Political cartoon courtesy of the Salt Lake Tribune and cartoonist Pat Bagley. A single panel titled, “The dim bulb at the start of the tunnel”. A trump supporter is drawn at the center. Trump is on the right. On the left, a foreboding sign. Trump supporter is drawn as a tourist, carrying a bag as if he’s going on vacation. He’s wearing a red MAGA hat and a red shirt that says “Trump is never wrong”. Above his head, “I’m going on an excursion”. Trump is drawn as the “excursion director” in a pink shirt and khaki colored cargo pants pointing to an Iranian tunnel. He’s standing on human bones. The sign at left says, “Land war in Asia”. Atop sits a vulture. Below are three previous wars represented by army helmets and boots. Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Political cartoon courtesy of the Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com and cartoonist Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social
What are we fighting for this time? The potus doesn’t seem to know, either.
#utpol
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Let's be clear: this is preliminary and we still don't know the extent of the underground reservoir. Utah's Dept. of Natural Resources helped fund the @utah.edu study and more needs to be done in other parts of the lake: www.fox13now.com/news/great-s... #utpol #Utah
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NEW: @utah.edu researchers have made a discovery that could help with the Great Salt Lake dust problem: www.fox13now.com/news/great-s... #utpol #Utah
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Happening tomorrow, March 31.
Join WALC for a conversation on housing across the Wasatch Front—what we learned this session and what comes next.
6:00–7:30 PM
Marmalade Library Branch
RSVP: www.wasatchalc.org/2026_walc_le...
#WALC #UtahHousing #utpol
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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion to compel Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson to turn over voter roll information. The agency says it's trying to determine if Utah is in compliance with the "Help America Vote Act." Judge has made no ruling. #utpol #Utah
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Wikipedia Edit History entry for Jennifer Dailey-Provost Education update and website
Jennifer Dailey-Provost
Edited on Monday, Mar 30, 2026 at 15:34 MDT
#JenniferDaileyProvost #Utah #UtLeg #UtPol #Wikipedia
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Utah lawmakers recently considered prohibiting food stamps from being used to buy "ultra-processed foods." It didn't end up happening, which one store owner says is a good thing. But the issue could resurface later www.ksl.com/article/why-... #utpol @ksl.com
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Moore is facing some intra-party challengers for the new 2nd Congressional District. Here's the full list of candidates. #utpol #Utah
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Mike Johnson and Jim Jordan Endorse Blake Moore for Reelection U.S. House Speaker and House Freedom Caucus Founder Join Forces for Blake Moore With momentum continuing to build, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, founder of the House Freedom Caucus, have officially endorsed Blake Moore for reelection, underscoring his proven conservative leadership and results for Utah. “Congressman Blake Moore is an America First patriot and conservative leader who fights tirelessly for Utah's 1st District. As a valued Member in House Republican leadership and on the Ways and Means Committee, Blake has helped deliver working families tax cuts, a secure border, American energy dominance, and peace through strength, while also defending our troops, veterans, and principles that have made America the greatest nation on Earth. I am proud to ENDORSE Congressman Blake Moore in Utah's 1st District, and look forward to working with him to defend and grow our majority and CONTINUE our American comeback!” –U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker Mike Johnson “Blake Moore is a close friend and a proven fighter for conservative values. Together, we have worked tirelessly to rein in big government, root out fraud and waste, end DEI and the weaponization of the federal government, defend free speech, and advance President Trump’s agenda. Now, more than ever, we need leaders like Blake Moore in Congress." –U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Chairman Jim Jordan
INBOX: Congressman Blake Moore's re-election campaign announces endorsements from House Speaker Mike Johnson and Congressman Jim Jordan... #utpol #Utah
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Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said that during a meeting she had with federal officials last week, she was told ICE plans for Salt Lake City to host one of its “mega” detention centers, with capacity for about 7,500 to 10,000 people. #utpol
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Mayor Mendenhall releases statement following meeting with ICE officials “I spoke with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Charles Wall and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Director Tim Kaiser during a 30-minute virtual, introductory meeting last week. I was told ICE plans for Salt Lake City to host one of its ‘mega centers,’ with capacity for approximately 7,500 to 10,000 individuals. It would represent a hub in the ‘hub and spoke’ model. They indicated they are waiting for a due diligence report on their recently acquired parcel of land and that the information would be shared with City officials. They expect work to begin on the site in the weeks and months ahead. I asked if they plan to coordinate with Salt Lake City regarding changes to the building and ‘life and safety’ measures the City typically enforces through building codes. They said they plan to consult our fire marshal on these issues, but did not commit to any other City review on the building. They did not provide information about the anticipated environmental and traffic impacts to the area, nor did they have specific information on utility needs for the site. My position on this facility has not changed. I continue to share the deep concerns of many of our neighbors related to public safety, air quality, and potential impacts to the Great Salt Lake due to increased water use. I have heard from neighboring business operators who understandably have serious questions about the strain such a facility would have in the area. I will continue to be transparent with you about the facts of this situation as I learn them.”
JUST IN: @slcmayor.bsky.social statement on meeting with ICE officials on the warehouse purchase and what it will be used for... #utpol #Utah
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