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November 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Mormon Women for Ethical Government's Emma Addams says get ready to defend Prop. 4 again.
"We’ve done everything we can to protect your constitutional right to alter and reform your government. To be the voice of the people, the 'We the People' that the Constitution gives the power to."
"We’ve done everything we can to protect your constitutional right to alter and reform your government. To be the voice of the people, the 'We the People' that the Constitution gives the power to."
GOP lawmakers to appeal to Utah Supreme Court on new congressional map
As expected, Republican leaders are not going down without a fight, announcing that they will appeal the state's new Congressional map to the Utah Supreme Court.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Mormon Women for Ethical Government's Emma Addams says get ready to defend Prop. 4 again.
"We’ve done everything we can to protect your constitutional right to alter and reform your government. To be the voice of the people, the 'We the People' that the Constitution gives the power to."
"We’ve done everything we can to protect your constitutional right to alter and reform your government. To be the voice of the people, the 'We the People' that the Constitution gives the power to."
"I think Map C made sense," Gov. Cox says. He adds the map chosen was "gerrymandered as everything I've seen."
News conference over. Gov. Cox tells Utahns "try not to discuss politics at Thanksgiving dinner... it's better for everyone involved."
News conference over. Gov. Cox tells Utahns "try not to discuss politics at Thanksgiving dinner... it's better for everyone involved."
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
"I think Map C made sense," Gov. Cox says. He adds the map chosen was "gerrymandered as everything I've seen."
News conference over. Gov. Cox tells Utahns "try not to discuss politics at Thanksgiving dinner... it's better for everyone involved."
News conference over. Gov. Cox tells Utahns "try not to discuss politics at Thanksgiving dinner... it's better for everyone involved."
Gov. Cox says he supports the Utah GOP's repeal efforts, then opines on the race. He says she's watching McAdams go from "a moderate to Mamdani-land."
I ask if that's true for the rural districts with hyper-partisanship? "I think it's true everywhere."
I ask if that's true for the rural districts with hyper-partisanship? "I think it's true everywhere."
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Gov. Cox says he supports the Utah GOP's repeal efforts, then opines on the race. He says she's watching McAdams go from "a moderate to Mamdani-land."
I ask if that's true for the rural districts with hyper-partisanship? "I think it's true everywhere."
I ask if that's true for the rural districts with hyper-partisanship? "I think it's true everywhere."
On redistricting, if the Utah legislature does what they do, does it nullify the Utah GOP's efforts?
If the Supreme Court struck down Prop. 4, but Gov. Cox says he doesn't see that happening. He says there could be options on the map itself.
If the Supreme Court struck down Prop. 4, but Gov. Cox says he doesn't see that happening. He says there could be options on the map itself.
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
On redistricting, if the Utah legislature does what they do, does it nullify the Utah GOP's efforts?
If the Supreme Court struck down Prop. 4, but Gov. Cox says he doesn't see that happening. He says there could be options on the map itself.
If the Supreme Court struck down Prop. 4, but Gov. Cox says he doesn't see that happening. He says there could be options on the map itself.
Gov. Cox has a meeting with National Park Service next week? Gov. says it's news to him but he has no intention of taking over management of it.
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Gov. Cox has a meeting with National Park Service next week? Gov. says it's news to him but he has no intention of taking over management of it.
Anything in redistricting the judge has done amounted to impeachment? Gov. Cox says he doesn't know there's anything he's seen that rises to that level, but adds the standards are ancient and not well defined.
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Anything in redistricting the judge has done amounted to impeachment? Gov. Cox says he doesn't know there's anything he's seen that rises to that level, but adds the standards are ancient and not well defined.
Is homeless campus an acknowledgement that dispersed model has been a failure?
"I think we failed to properly fund that concept," Gov. Cox says, adding he has no intention to close those shelters down.
"I think we failed to properly fund that concept," Gov. Cox says, adding he has no intention to close those shelters down.
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Is homeless campus an acknowledgement that dispersed model has been a failure?
"I think we failed to properly fund that concept," Gov. Cox says, adding he has no intention to close those shelters down.
"I think we failed to properly fund that concept," Gov. Cox says, adding he has no intention to close those shelters down.
Are prosecutors in SLCo. doing enough to prosecute fentanyl dealers in overdoses?
"I hope we're prosecuting whether there's a death involved or not. This is part of the problem, we're not holding people accountable." He also acknowledges limited jail capacity.
"I hope we're prosecuting whether there's a death involved or not. This is part of the problem, we're not holding people accountable." He also acknowledges limited jail capacity.
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Are prosecutors in SLCo. doing enough to prosecute fentanyl dealers in overdoses?
"I hope we're prosecuting whether there's a death involved or not. This is part of the problem, we're not holding people accountable." He also acknowledges limited jail capacity.
"I hope we're prosecuting whether there's a death involved or not. This is part of the problem, we're not holding people accountable." He also acknowledges limited jail capacity.
On the "involuntary commitment" part, Gov. Cox says that should be used sparingly, but give them an opportunity to get things out of their system.
Use opioid settlement funds? The governor says they're still having discussions.
Use opioid settlement funds? The governor says they're still having discussions.
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
On the "involuntary commitment" part, Gov. Cox says that should be used sparingly, but give them an opportunity to get things out of their system.
Use opioid settlement funds? The governor says they're still having discussions.
Use opioid settlement funds? The governor says they're still having discussions.
On the 1,300-bed homeless shelter, Gov. Cox confirms he is looking to fund it.
"We have to get people help," he says. "Being homeless is not a crime at all, but crime is crime. We have to hold people accountable... we have to get them treatment."
"We have to get people help," he says. "Being homeless is not a crime at all, but crime is crime. We have to hold people accountable... we have to get them treatment."
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
On the 1,300-bed homeless shelter, Gov. Cox confirms he is looking to fund it.
"We have to get people help," he says. "Being homeless is not a crime at all, but crime is crime. We have to hold people accountable... we have to get them treatment."
"We have to get people help," he says. "Being homeless is not a crime at all, but crime is crime. We have to hold people accountable... we have to get them treatment."
On Venezuela and potential military intervention, Gov. Cox says he hopes they can avoid it.
On politics replacing religion (something he referenced in an NPR interview) he is concerned about replacing "good tribalism" but vowing to avoid an "Alexis de Toqueville speech right here."
On politics replacing religion (something he referenced in an NPR interview) he is concerned about replacing "good tribalism" but vowing to avoid an "Alexis de Toqueville speech right here."
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
On Venezuela and potential military intervention, Gov. Cox says he hopes they can avoid it.
On politics replacing religion (something he referenced in an NPR interview) he is concerned about replacing "good tribalism" but vowing to avoid an "Alexis de Toqueville speech right here."
On politics replacing religion (something he referenced in an NPR interview) he is concerned about replacing "good tribalism" but vowing to avoid an "Alexis de Toqueville speech right here."
Will universities get more $$ for police agencies in light of the Charlie Kirk shooting? Gov. Cox says they want to ensure the funding necessary.
Student journalist ??: what policy do you plan for reduce reliance on food pantries? Gov. Cox says they are trying to address food security.
Student journalist ??: what policy do you plan for reduce reliance on food pantries? Gov. Cox says they are trying to address food security.
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Will universities get more $$ for police agencies in light of the Charlie Kirk shooting? Gov. Cox says they want to ensure the funding necessary.
Student journalist ??: what policy do you plan for reduce reliance on food pantries? Gov. Cox says they are trying to address food security.
Student journalist ??: what policy do you plan for reduce reliance on food pantries? Gov. Cox says they are trying to address food security.
On Justice Nielsen, is he to help the redistricting case for the legislature?
"I didn't pick him because of this case in any way," Gov. Cox says. There were 7 candidates sent to him.
"I didn't pick him because of this case in any way," Gov. Cox says. There were 7 candidates sent to him.
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
On Justice Nielsen, is he to help the redistricting case for the legislature?
"I didn't pick him because of this case in any way," Gov. Cox says. There were 7 candidates sent to him.
"I didn't pick him because of this case in any way," Gov. Cox says. There were 7 candidates sent to him.
Gov. Cox implies he will be watching the legislature on any bills targeting the judiciary.
The governor says he does support expanding the Utah Supreme Court, and the Utah Court of Appeals. He thinks amount of litigation and ruling timelines are too much. Same for district court (needing resources)
The governor says he does support expanding the Utah Supreme Court, and the Utah Court of Appeals. He thinks amount of litigation and ruling timelines are too much. Same for district court (needing resources)
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Gov. Cox implies he will be watching the legislature on any bills targeting the judiciary.
The governor says he does support expanding the Utah Supreme Court, and the Utah Court of Appeals. He thinks amount of litigation and ruling timelines are too much. Same for district court (needing resources)
The governor says he does support expanding the Utah Supreme Court, and the Utah Court of Appeals. He thinks amount of litigation and ruling timelines are too much. Same for district court (needing resources)