Bryan Schott

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Unsupervised adult with ADHD. I write about politics for the Salt Lake Tribune. Sometimes it goes well.

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On Wednesday, Gov. Spencer Cox railed against public colleges and universities in Utah requiring employees to sign "DEI statements."

The University of Utah says they do not require such statements for employees.

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Gov. Cox shares no evidence that Utah colleges require DEI statements — while U. of Utah says it doesn’t

Utah’s largest public university says they do not require prospective hires to sign a diversity, equality and inclusion statement before they’re employed. The statement comes after Gov. Spencer Cox said the "evil" hiring practice was happening in Utah.

04:44 PM - Dec 21, 2023

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A tech industry group filed a federal lawsuit Monday morning claiming Utah's restrictions on social media violate constitutional protections for free speech and equal protection as well as federal law #utpol

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Utah faces new lawsuit over social media restrictions for minors. Here’s why.

Broad restrictions on how Utah minors use social media that were passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Spencer Cox earlier this year are being challenged in federal court.

01:31 PM - Dec 18, 2023

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In an effort to make the Catholic Church more welcoming to LGBTQ+ members, Pope Francis said priests may bless same-sex relationships.

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Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Relationships - The New York Times

A church official said the blessings amounted to “a real development” that nevertheless did not amend “the traditional doctrine of the Church about marriage.”

10:58 AM - Dec 18, 2023

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All four Republicans from Utah voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden on Wednesday.

The four previously opposed impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump, calling the process too political.

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Utah’s GOP U.S. House members vote for impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden

All four Republicans from Utah in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

07:34 PM - Dec 13, 2023

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Utah Sen. Mike Lee wants the U.S. to sever ties with the United Nations.

Lee's proposal is the latest in a long streak of anti-U.N. measures from Utah that stretches back to the founding of the John Birch Society in the 1950s.

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Sen. Mike Lee wants the U.S. to sever ties with the United Nations

Sen. Mike Lee introduced legislation calling for the U.S. to withdraw from the United Nations. This reflects a long-standing anti-U.N. sentiment in Utah.

06:03 PM - Dec 07, 2023

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Utah agrees to move signature deadline for independent presidential candidates in response to RFK Jr. lawsuit.

However, the change still requires approval by the Legislature.

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Utah agrees to move signature deadline after RFK Jr. lawsuit

Utah election officials have agreed to move the signature-gathering deadline for independent presidential candidates looking to get on Beehive State ballots. The move was in response to a lawsuit from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

05:51 PM - Dec 07, 2023

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Utah lawmakers are considering cutting taxes for the fourth straight year in 2024.

On Tuesday, legislative leaders set aside $160 million for tax cuts ahead of the 2024 session, which begins in January.

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Utah could cut taxes for the fourth straight year

Utah lawmakers are once again considering tax cuts ahead of the 2024 legislature session. On Tuesday, legislative leaders set aside $160 million to pay for a potential tax cut package next year. It would be the fourth straight year of tax cuts for Utah.

06:09 PM - Dec 05, 2023

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Independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. is suing Utah, claiming the state's Jan. 8 deadline to submit signatures for ballot access is unconstitutional.

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RFK Jr. sues Utah over ballot access requirements

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing Utah, claiming the state's signature-gathering deadline for independent presidential candidates is unconstitutionally restrictive.

01:44 PM - Dec 05, 2023

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox rolled out his FY2025 budget proposal on Tuesday.

The $29.5 billion budget proposal, Utah's largest-ever, includes spending for expanding affordable housing and addressing homelessness.

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Here’s how Gov. Cox’s proposed budget could help Utah families afford child care

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed budget includes investments in child care, housing, education and reducing homelessness.

12:37 PM - Dec 05, 2023

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Democrat Brian King announces he's running for Utah Governor in 2024.

The last time Utah had a Democratic governor was in 1984. Democrats have not won a statewide race in Utah since 1996.

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Democrat Brian King announces he’s running for Utah Governor in 2024

Former Utah House Minority Leader Brian King announced his candidacy for governor in 2024.

11:50 AM - Dec 04, 2023

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During a Thursday campaign stop in Salt Lake City, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed several conspiracy theories and falsehoods.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes conspiracy theories at Salt Lake City rally

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought his independent presidential campaign to Salt Lake City for a rally on Thursday afternoon, where hundreds of Utahns braved the cold and poor air quality to hear a stump speech from the longtime environmental activist and lawyer.

10:39 AM - Dec 01, 2023

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Christian Ziegler, husband of a co-founder of the Hitler-quoting organization "Mom's for Liberty," has been accused of rape.

The accuser claims she was in a longstanding three-way sexual relationship with the Zeiglers before the alleged assault.

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Christian Ziegler, Florida’s GOP chairman and husband of Sarasota County School Board member and Moms of Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, is under

02:28 PM - Nov 30, 2023

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Sen. Mike Lee is quietly backing away from a conspiracy theory that federal agents were responsible for the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Lee has not removed his social media posts about the debunked conspiracy.

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Sen. Mike Lee walks back conspiracy theory about January 6 riot

Sen. Mike Lee quietly walked back his support of a conspiracy theory about the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. However, he has not publicly recanted his statements or removed social media posts about those false claims.

01:53 PM - Nov 30, 2023

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Celeste Maloy was sworn in as Utah's newest member of Congress on Tuesday.

She already has a challenger for the GOP nomination in next year's election.

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Celeste Maloy, just sworn in as Utah’s newest member of Congress, already has a Republican challenger

Celeste Maloy officially began her congressional career Tuesday night, but a St. George military veteran has already filed papers challenge her for the GOP nomination next year.

12:43 PM - Nov 29, 2023

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Happy Evolution Day!

Origin of Species was published 164 years ago today.

02:16 PM - Nov 24, 2023

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Overheard at Thanksgiving today: “You have a long drive ahead of you. You can’t be stopping to diarrhea on the side of the road every 40 minutes.”

11:59 PM - Nov 23, 2023

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Show of hands: Who is serving dishwasher turkey at the Thanksgiving table today?

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01:28 PM - Nov 23, 2023

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone except those involved in the plot to overthrow the government to illegally keep a losing candidate in power following the 2020 election.

11:50 AM - Nov 23, 2023

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Republican Celeste Maloy cruises to an easy win over Democrat Kathleen Riebe in Utah's special congressional election #utpol

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Republican Celeste Maloy wins Utah’s 2023 special congressional election

Republican Celeste Maloy and Democrat Kathleen Riebe compete in Utah's 2023 special congressional to replace Chris Stewart in Congress.

11:06 PM - Nov 21, 2023

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Good evening from West Valley City, where I'm at the election night event for Republican Celeste Maloy.

She's the favorite to win tonight's special election in Utah's 2nd Congressional District to replace Rep. Chris Stewart, who retired from Congress earlier this year.

09:12 PM - Nov 21, 2023

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Utah Sen. Mike Lee took campaign donations from three Arizona Republicans who acted as fake electors in the scheme to keep Donald Trump in office following his 2020 election loss.

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Utah Sen. Mike Lee took campaign donations from fake electors in Arizona

Utah Sen. Mike Lee, who tried to help Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election, took campaign donations from fake electors in Arizona.

01:41 PM - Nov 21, 2023

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Former Utah GOP Chairman Derek Brown announced Thursday he was forming an exploratory committee to look at challenging Attorney General Sean Reyes for the GOP nomination in 2024.

Brown's nascent campaign is led by former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert.

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Derek Brown, former Utah GOP chair, eyes challenging embattled A.G. Sean Reyes in 2024 election

Former Utah GOP Chairman Derek Brown announced Thursday he was forming an exploratory committee ahead of a possible challenge to incumbent Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes in the 2024 election.

12:46 PM - Nov 16, 2023

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Utah House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Schultz as the new Speaker of the House on Tuesday.

He replaces Brad Wilson, who is resigning to run for U.S. Senate.

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10:07 PM - Nov 14, 2023

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In an interview conducted shortly after the J6 insurrection, Republican Celeste Maloy likened former President Donald Trump to a "dictator."

She also said Trump supporters, and not Antifa, were responsible for the violence that day.

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‘A hard thing to watch’: Celeste Maloy blames Trump supporters for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021 interview

Republican Celeste Maloy blamed Donald Trump supporters for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and compared the former president to a "dictator" in an interview recorded a few weeks after the riot.

10:52 AM - Nov 14, 2023

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Utah Congressman John Curtis says he's reconsidering a run for U.S. Senate next year.

TV ads from a newly formed political action committee urging Curtis to run started airing on Salt Lake City television stations this week.

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Utah Rep. John Curtis reconsidering a run for U.S. Senate next year

Provo Republican John Curtis says he's reconsidering his decision not to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Mitt Romney.

03:33 PM - Nov 09, 2023

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Utah Rep. Blake Moore is elected as vice chair of the House GOP Conference, the No. 7 leadership spot.

Blake defeated six other candidates to replace Mike Johnson, who was elected as Speaker.

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Utah Rep. Blake Moore elected to fill Speaker Mike Johnson’s spot in House GOP leadership

Utah Rep. Blake Moore was elected to fill Speaker Mike Johnson’s spot in House GOP leadership on Wednesday.

06:01 PM - Nov 08, 2023

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Celeste Maloy, the Republican nominee in Utah's 2nd Congressional District, says the two impeachments of former President Donald Trump were "political grandstanding."

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04:13 PM - Nov 07, 2023

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Carolyn Phippen, a former Mike Lee staffer, launched her bid for U.S. Senate Tuesday.

Phippen has championed several far-right issues in recent years, including false claims of election fraud and conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic

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Carolyn Phippen, a former Mike Lee staffer, launches bid for U.S. Senate

Utah Republican Carolyn Phippen, a former Mike Lee staffer, launches U.S. Senate campaign to replace outgoing Sen. Mitt Romney.

05:11 PM - Nov 01, 2023

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Rep. Phil Lyman, who has embraced conspiracy theories about election fraud, announced he is running for Utah governor in 2024.

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10:49 PM - Oct 30, 2023

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Another bad week for organizers of the Utah flag ballot initiative.

They added just 3,470 to their signature total last week.

They still must collect (at minimum) 87K by mid-February - an average of more than 5,800 per week.

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Will voters lower Utah’s new state flag for good in 2024?

After years of work, Utah lawmakers approved a new state flag this year. But Utahns opposed to the new banner want voters to repeal the new banner during next year's election.

02:00 PM - Oct 30, 2023

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