The issue of local control was particularly contentious during the Utah Legislature’s 2022 session, especially when it came to COVID-19. Utah’s Democratic legislative leaders expressed concern that as the Legislature continues to exert its power over cities and counties, that’s eroded the public health system and its ability to respond to future emergencies.
Utah lawmakers could have and should have done better for teachers and classrooms rather than cutting taxes, Utah Democratic legislative leaders said on Tuesday.
Utah Democrats are concerned about the Utah Legislature’s continued chipping away of public education tax revenue, but Republican leaders defended the tax cut, pointing to a still significant increase for education while also giving taxpayer money back to Utahns.
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, said Gov. Spencer Cox shouldn t veto the highly controversial bill banning transgender girls from competing in high school sports.
Utah lawmakers could have and should have done better for teachers and classrooms rather than cutting taxes, Utah Democratic legislative leaders said on Tuesday.