- Salt Lake County Republicans call for the resignation of District Attorney Sim Gill. They contend that Gill is taking an unreasonably long time investigating allegations that former county recorder Gary Ott was the victim of elder abuse [Utah Policy].
- PODCAST: SLCO GOP Chair Jake Parkinson says his call for Gill to step down is not motivated by politics [Utah Policy].
- Mia Love‘s campaign adds some political heavy hitters to her fundraising operation [Utah Policy].
- Bob Bernick profiles Greg Hartley, chief of staff for the Utah House of Representatives [Utah Policy].
- Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams‘s proposed $1.3 billion budget includes money to re-open the Oxbow Jail next year. The proposal also seeks to cover the county’s $30 million portion of the costs for Operation Rio Grande without a tax hike [Deseret News, Tribune].
- Sen. Mike Lee was one of 17 Republicans who voted “no” on a $36.5 billion disaster relief funding package that included money to pay for fighting wildfires and hurricane relief efforts [The Hill].
- Sen. Mike Lee and Sen. Marco Rubio want to double the child tax credit as part of the tax reform plan currently under consideration in Congress [Deseret News].
- The GOP tax reform plan could mean less money for the LDS Church and other faith organizations because it could reduce the amount of money Americans donate to charities [Tribune].
- Former Attorney General John Swallow has enlisted a free-speech group to defend him against allegations he violated election law by using “straw” donors when raising money. It’s illegal to make political donations through another person [Deseret News, Tribune].
- The Salt Lake City Council decides to buy the Overniter Motel property along North Temple. The property will be razed and turned into a mix of regular and affordable housing [Tribune].
- Gov. Gary Herbert meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah II as part of the current trade mission in the Middle East [Deseret News].
- University of Utah President David Pershing has apologized to Jon Huntsman Sr. for the recent controversy involving the Huntsman Cancer Institute [Deseret News].
- The National Park Service is proposing hiking entrance fees to $70 per vehicle. The fee increase would affect four of Utah’s five national parks [Tribune].
