Brigham Tomco
Prop 4 repeal effort asks Supreme Court to extend deadline in final push to gather signatures
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 13 - 10:34 p.m.
Utahns for Representative Government asked the Utah Supreme Court on Wednesday to extend the signature submission deadline, saying signatures had been stolen or destroyed.
Utah wants to remove marriage tax penalties. Will D.C. follow?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 13 - 1:56 p.m.
Utah lawmakers have signaled a sense of urgency to rescue — or at least ensure the government does not erode — one of the core pillars of the state's success: families led by married parents.
Utah targets social media companies with new tax
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 12 - 8:05 a.m.
Utah lawmakers will consider becoming only the second state in the country to levy a tax on online advertising giants like Facebook and Google with a new bill introduced on Tuesday.
Reps. Owens, Maloy take Utah's redistricting battle to federal court
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 2 - 8:08 p.m.
U.S. Reps. Burgess Owens and Celeste Maloy of Utah joined 11 local leaders in filing a federal lawsuit on Monday alleging that the state's court-ordered congressional map violates the U.S. Constitution.
How Utah leaders are working with ICE to prevent the state from becoming Minnesota
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 29 - 1:43 p.m.
Utah leaders blamed a breakdown in communication between local and federal law enforcement for the deadly confrontations with immigration authorities in Minnesota.
Utah Republicans push to end exceptions for child transgender treatments
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 28 - 11:40 a.m.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rex Shipp, R-Cedar City, would permanently prohibit health care providers from prescribing hormonal transgender treatment, such as cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers, to minors.
Utah governor urges balance as clash over immigration intensifies
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 27 - 5:06 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox reaffirmed the state's current approach to immigration as state lawmakers consider clashing proposals amid national tension over Trump administration deportation tactics.
Deadly AI relationships with children? One Utah lawmaker wants to make it illegal
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 25 - 8:15 p.m.
Utah lawmakers are backing a bill to force AI chatbots to prioritize child safety — a move that could conflict with a Trump executive order aimed at limiting state AI regulations.
Can Utah solve Trump's critical minerals dilemma?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:00 a.m.
The top power brokers in the Utah Legislature announced on Tuesday one of their aims for the 2026 legislative session is to make Utah the No. 1 destination for critical mineral extraction.
This issue dwarfs all others for Utah voters as legislative session begins
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 20 - 3:02 p.m.
Housing affordability is the No. 1 issue Utah voters want the Legislature to address according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
New poll: Utah voters split — and largely unsure — on repealing Proposition 4
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 18 - 10:03 a.m.
Utahns are almost evenly divided on whether to repeal Utah's Proposition 4 redistricting law eight years after it narrowly passed as a ballot initiative.
MAGA get-out-the-vote heavyweight arrives in Utah to boost GOP signature gathering
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 17 - 8:29 p.m.
The Utah Republican Party's bid to reverse the 2018 ballot initiative known as Proposition 4 has attracted national attention from top members of the MAGA movement.
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.
