Take 2

Take 2


Take 2 Podcast: Salt Lake Co. approves property tax increase, Gov. Cox signs 3 bills

December 12, 2025

Host: Heidi Hatch

Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group; Nic Dunn, VP of Strategy, Sutherland Institute

Salt Lake County Approves Property Tax Increase

The Salt Lake County Council voted Tuesday night to approve a property tax increase of around 14%, lower than the originally proposed increase of nearly 20%.

Special Session: Gov. Cox Signs 3 Bills

  • Repeals the new law that stripped power from public labor unions
  • Changes the filing deadlines for Utah’s 2026 congressional races
  • Clarifies the exclusive and original appellate jurisdiction of the Utah Supreme Court

Legislative Audits: District Attorney, Police and Criminal Justice System

  • Salt Lake County District Attorney Audit
  • Salt Lake City Police Department Audit

Welfare Reform

  • Nic Dunn returns from meetings in Washington, D.C.
  • Work disincentives built into the current system
  • Utah as a national leader due to:

Health Care: Dueling Senate Bills Fail

As the deadline approaches for expiring enhanced ACA subsidies, the Senate rejected:

University of Utah Athletics: Private Equity Deal

  • University of Utah unveils plan for a private equity partnership
  • Otro Capital would become a minority owner in Utah Brands & Entertainment
  • NCAA President warns schools to use caution with new forms of athletic equity financing

Public Lands Group Files Lawsuit Over New National Parks Pass Featuring Former President Donald Trump

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