Utah Politics, Served Hot.
This is where I share my perspective as a fellow Utahn—thoughtful, honest, and grounded in everyday experience. Politics can feel complicated, but here we focus on what really matters for our communities and our state.
Think of this as a front porch conversation: approachable, reflective, and personal. No insider secrets, no endless debate, just ideas and opinions you can understand, consider, and relate to.
Like a neighbor bringing over a hot meal or dessert, I aim to serve observations and opinions that are warm, honest, and easy to take in. Some weeks the topics are spicy, some weeks they are comforting, but they are always meant to give perspective, spark thought, and feel like a conversation over the fence.
Utah does not suffer from a lack of political power. It suffers from too much of it being too comfortable. For more than a decade, one party has enjoyed a legislative supermajority so large that the most meaningful elections often happen in low-turnout primaries, if they happen at all. In that environment, the biggest threat…
Artificial intelligence should be regulated at the federal level. Congress, not fifty separate states, should set the framework. AI operates across state lines instantly and shapes interstate commerce by its nature. That places it squarely within Congress’s constitutional authority. A patchwork of state laws would create confusion for businesses and uneven protections for citizens. National…
Utah lawmakers and Gov. Spencer Cox say expanding the Utah Supreme Court and other courts in 2026 was a response to growth and workload. Court leaders and legal experts say the picture is more complicated. Utah’s courts do face real strain. Trial courts are overloaded, delays are common, and judges have warned for years that…
Casserole Caucus 