Brigham Tomco
Disrupted by protesters, Kyrsten Sinema makes the case for disrupting politics with civility
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 2:47 p.m.
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema responded to two shouting protesters during an event on Friday with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox by underscoring the importance of civil disagreement to navigate America's economic and political disruption.
Top Utah economist says Trump investigation of Fed chair could undermine 'entire economy'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 5:03 p.m.
The top economist at Utah's largest bank began his economic outlook report to state policymakers on Monday with a warning.
Utah lawmakers look to pass new tax on tech companies
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 2:52 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed on Tuesday his interest in levying a tax against social media companies as part of his campaign to take on Big Tech in the name of safeguarding children.
Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:00 a.m.
A member of the Utah State Board of Education filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging that the organization misled teachers about how their dues are used for political activities.
Democratic Party approval at historic lows. Do Utah Dems offer something different?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 12 - 8:04 a.m.
President Donald Trump's return to the White House coincided with a crisis in public perception toward Democrats. But Utah Democrats are excited.
The cost of living is eating Utah's 'Utahness.' Here's the GOP plan to save it
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 12 - 6:18 a.m.
Utah is not at risk of losing its reputation as the most family-friendly state in the nation. It already has.
Utah, the state that wants to unplug America's schools
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 7:15 a.m.
The state of Utah plans to transform the trajectory of K-12 education by taking a giant step backward.
Why so many American men feel lost, and what can be done
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 12:04 p.m.
A significant number of men say they have no place in society and do not have anyone to discuss their mental health or sense of disconnection. The question is what to do about it.
Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:02 p.m.
State Republican lawmakers say they believe the Utah Supreme Court ruling on amending ballot initiatives affecting government structure threatens to sabotage its system of governance.
Utah lawmakers to push for ban on youth transgender treatments amid criticism of state report
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 5 - 5:00 p.m.
Utah lawmakers plan to replace a moratorium on gender transition treatments for minors with a permanent ban during the 2026 legislative session, according to state House Speaker Mike Schultz.
How Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood out on the top political stories of 2025
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 1 - 3:13 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox completed the first year of his second term as one of the most prominent leaders in Utah history. But it didn't come out of nowhere — here's how he did it.
Former 9-term congressman Rob Bishop running for Utah legislative seat
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 30 - 7:43 a.m.
Former U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop said he intends to return to Utah politics with a 2026 campaign for state Legislature to fill a House seat left vacant by the resignation of state Rep. Matt Gwynn.
Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m.
President Donald Trump's overhaul of federal homeless services faced a setback on Friday that could jeopardize Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's top priority for 2026: funding Utah's massive central homelessness campus.
Court blocks Trump homelessness plan, creates uncertainty for Utah 'central campus' funding
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 23 - 6:15 a.m.
President Donald Trump's overhaul of federal homeless services faced a setback on Friday that could jeopardize Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's top priority for 2026: funding Utah's massive central homelessness campus.
Utah becomes a test case for Trump's immigration strategy as street arrests skyrocket
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 22 - 10:05 a.m.
Street arrests conducted by federal immigration authorities spiked in Utah during the month of September to five times the level of President Donald Trump's first six months in office.
Why a Washington, D.C., journalist wants Utah's governor to run for president
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 12:02 p.m.
Public calls for Gov. Spencer Cox to run for president reached the inner circle of national politics despite Cox's continued insistence that he will not consider a White House bid.
Behind the scenes of Utah's public union bill backtrack
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 15 - 12:05 p.m.
The Utah Legislature took the rare step on Tuesday of reversing course on a controversial new law that galvanized the state's public unions and their national interest groups.
Americans believe Trump exercises too much power. Here's what Utahns think
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 30 - 3:00 p.m.
A majority of U.S. voters think the American presidency is exercising too much power, while fewer than 1 in 10 think the president isn't wielding enough, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
Gov. Cox's popularity holds strong with GOP, dips among Democrats, poll says
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 30 - 10:02 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox continues to enjoy a positive approval rating by a 15 percentage-point margin, with 50% of registered voters in Utah saying they approve of his performance and 35% saying they disapprove.
'From moderate to Mamdani-land': Gov. Cox says Utah redistricting ruling created 'extreme' congressional districts
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 26 - 10:34 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Tuesday that Democratic candidates, including former Congressman Ben McAdams, are running to the left in a new, deep blue congressional district established by court order.
Utah Legislature tries to throw out new congressional map
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 24 - 9:00 p.m.
The Utah Legislature attempted last week to prevent the state's new court-ordered congressional maps from going into effect based on "boundary issues" identified by the lieutenant governor's office.
Why Cox, Burgum and RFK Jr. think governors will save America
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 8:42 a.m.
Three Republican and two Democratic governors gathered on Thursday under the leadership of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to send what he said was a vital message to the rest of the country.
Cox says delayed redistricting decision makes it harder for 'justice to fairly play out'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 7:15 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Thursday that the slow arrival of the state's bombshell redistricting decision has limited the Legislature's ability to appeal the ruling which overrode lawmakers' authority over redistricting.
New poll: Majority of Utah Democrats have favorable view of socialism
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 21 - 8:08 a.m.
Seattle voters elected a self-described socialist mayor just days after New York City voters did — and Utah's Democratic strongholds could be next, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
