Here’s what you need to know for Wednesday morning
A months-old text message from newly-elected GOP chairman Carson Jorgensen is causing a ruckus in the Republican Party. The text message suggests Jorgensen is spoiling for a fight top elected Republicans, but he says things are being taken out of context [Tribune].
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released her $350 million budget proposal for next year. The Tribune’s Leia Larsen breaks down what’s in the proposal, including more money for affordable housing and improving residents’ quality of life on the city’s west side [Tribune].
State health officials announced Tuesday night Utah had reached the benchmarks set by the Utah Legislature to lift all COVID-related restrictions ahead of the deadline [Tribune].