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@benwinslow.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 3:45 PM

INBOX: Sen. Plumb statement criticizing Gov. Cox and the White House initiative on substance abuse recovery (that I reported on earlier)... #utpol #Utah

SALT LAKE CITY— In response to Governor Cox’s Executive Order establishing the ‘Recovery Utah Initiative’, Senator Jen Plumb, D-UT (SD 9), issued the following statement: “What concerns me about this initiative is not the goal; it's the framing. After decades of work, it's easy to walk in, put a new title on something, and take credit for outcomes that community organizations fought for with too little funding and too little recognition for years. It is much harder, and much more meaningful, to actually invest in the Utahns who built this work from the ground up. We have been saving lives, supporting families, and helping people find recovery and wellness long before it became a convenient political message. “Allowing a federal messaging initiative to bulldoze and rebrand the work that some in the state have already been doing for decades is irresponsible and damaging. In doing so, Governor Cox is politicizing recovery, and he's doing it under the banner of an administration whose own policies have made wellness harder to reach for the people who need it most. This risks undermining the trust that took years to establish with the providers and organizations that work directly with Utahns in crisis. “Additionally, I have serious concerns that this initiative conflates "accountability" with punitive, coercion-based models, a framing that reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of the clinical and social needs of this population. This approach appears to pivot the state toward a single treatment model, at the expense of the full continuum of care that effective recovery systems require. Utah's recovery framework should be grounded in data, evidence, and respect for individual autonomy, not in punitive frameworks presented as accountability. “Utah's most affected communities deserve sustained leadership and direct investment, not to be used as props to message an initiative shaped by political priorities set elsewhere.”
@benwinslow.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 3:35 PM

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito swore in newly-confirmed Utah Supreme Court Justice Jay Jorgensen at his investiture ceremony yesterday. Justice Jorgensen clerked for then-Judge Alito in the 3rd Circuit Court more than 30 years ago. 📸 via Utah Administrative Office of the Courts #utpol #Utah

Justice Alito reading the oath to Justice Jorgensen. Other justices behind them. Justice Jorgensen speaking to a group, including Justice Alito.
@benwinslow.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 3:20 PM

INBOX: New public opinion poll numbers from Noble Predictive Insights finds Trump, Gov. Cox approval ratings down; Utahns worried about the economy, housing, Great Salt Lake; support for Lt. Gov. Henderson; support for tax initiatives amendment... #utpol #Utah

The economy and cost of living is the clear No. 1 issue heading into November: 46% say it matters most to their vote, nearly three times the share choosing either housing affordability or water, drought, and the Great Salt Lake (16% each). That focus crosses party lines. Economy and cost of living ranks first among Republicans, Democrats, and Independents/Nonpartisans alike. The data also shows a generational split: Housing affordability rises to 29% among voters aged 18-29, but just 4% among voters 65+; meanwhile, water, drought, and the Great Salt Lake rises to 27% among voters 65+. “Cost of living is the common denominator," Noble said. "But after that, younger voters are thinking much more about housing, while older voters are more focused on water and the Great Salt Lake."Half of voters currently support the constitutional amendment requiring certain tax initiatives to receive at least 60% support to pass, while 21% oppose it and 23% are unsure. Independents/Nonpartisans are the least settled group, with 35% unsure. Age is the clearest divide: support rises from 29% among voters 18-29 to 64% among voters 65+. Women are also more than twice as likely as men to be unsure, 31% to 14%. The overall state mood is also nearly unchanged. A slim majority (52%) says Utah is on the right track and 48% says it is heading in the wrong direction, compared with 53% right track and 47% wrong direction in April.Nearly 7 in 10 Utah voters (69%) would prefer politicians and others stop discussing the 2020 election and focus on other issues. That view is shared by majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. On voter-registration records, 54% approve of Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson pushing back against the Trump administration's request for Utah's full, unredacted voter file. The urban-rural divide is notable: 62% of urban voters approve compared with 41% of rural voters. When voters are asked which concern matters more, personal privacy leads federal access for election-integrity checks by 31 points, 58%-27%; privacy is the larger concern in every major party group.Trump's net job approval moves from even in April to -10 in September. Cox sees the larger change, moving from net +19 to -4, a 23-point shift. The Utah Legislature's favorability moves from net +14 to an even 40%-40% split over the same period. Trump's rating on the economy is weaker still at net -19. The September numbers also reveal a pronounced age divide. Trump ranges from net -46 among voters 18-29 to +10 among voters 65+; Cox ranges from -28 to +31 across those same age groups. Both leaders are net positive among men and net negative among women.
@foolamongstmany.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 3:18 PM

It doesn't make up for all of Curtis' votes for every incompetent nominee.

But in Utah, we'll the wins we see from Senators. They're few & far between.

#utpol

@benwinslow.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 3:07 PM

ICYMI, Utah is the first state to partner with the White House on an initiative to streamline government services centered around addiction recovery: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah

@elforesto.coolestfamilyever.comSep 22, 2026, 2:17 PM

So predictable.

1) Someone else should do it.

2) Let's do some "both sides" stuff to water it down.

Always trying to find that narrow lane where he makes everyone happy with zero risk. #utpol www.curtis.senate.gov/press-releas...

Curtis Calls for Investigation into Presidential Families’ Business Dealings Senator urges Judiciary Committee to examine use of presidential connections for private financial benefit WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL) calling for an investigation into the use of presidential family relationships for private financial benefit, preferential treatment, or access by domestic and foreign interests. As part of that investigation, the letter urges the Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to testify regarding their past business dealings, relationships with foreign individuals and entities, gifts or other benefits they have received, and any instances in which their relationship to the President was invoked or understood to provide value.
@benwinslow.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 1:38 AM

People who work in recovery services (and are in recovery themselves) say the executive orders could help. They like the emphasis on those with lived experience and trying to ensure there's no wrong doors: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah

@benwinslow.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 1:38 AM

Utah is the first state to partner with the White House on an initiative to streamline government services centered around addiction recovery: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah

@danielmwoodruff.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 12:47 AM

Why a Supreme Court justice visited Utah this week www.ksl.com/article/5162... #utpol

@danielmwoodruff.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 11:22 PM

2 Utah Republicans push back against Trump's media ban www.ksl.com/article/5162... #utpol @ksl.com

@utahnewsdispatch.comSep 21, 2026, 11:07 PM

Shoulder to shoulder with leaders in the Trump administration, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order making Utah the first state to join the White House’s national effort meant to reduce addiction, homelessness and serious mental illness. #utpol

utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/09/21/g...

@elforesto.coolestfamilyever.comSep 21, 2026, 10:51 PM

TBH I find this kind of lukewarm cowardice far more offensive than the MAGA diehards. At least they're acting with conviction. Be ye hold or cold, John. #utpol

@elforesto.coolestfamilyever.comSep 21, 2026, 10:50 PM

John's schtick of "won't somebody do something" when he's in the position to do something wears very thin. The comments are at least aware of enough that several people call him to the mat on it each time now. #utpol

@elforesto.coolestfamilyever.comSep 21, 2026, 10:47 PM

*deep sign*

"... and therefore I will..." #utpol

Sen. John Curtis, a Republican from Utah, said a wedding after-party for President Donald Trump's son that was financed by a Russian oligarch was "corruption." "It just stinks," Curtis said in a social media video posted late Friday. "It's corruption. I don't like it."
@utahnewsdispatch.comSep 21, 2026, 5:45 PM

A threat from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's housing adviser to withhold state funds from Wasatch County has spurred frustration over "top down" development. County and state officials appear to have made nice, but some angry residents want answers about the governor's tactics. #utpol

@utleg-edits.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 4:10 PM

Stuart Adams
Edited on Monday, Sep 21, 2026 at 10:09 MDT

#StuartAdams #Utah #UtLeg #UtPol #Wikipedia

Wikipedia Edit History entry for Stuart Adams Adding a red link for an article which has a high likelihood to be created
@schotthappens.comSep 21, 2026, 3:38 PM

The 2026 midterms could be a wave election for Democrats. They currently have a 7-point lead on the generic ballot.

What kind of impact could a Democratic wave have on the Utah Legislature?

Full breakdown at the link 🔗
utahpolitics.news/utah-legisla...

#utpol

@utleg-edits.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 3:05 PM

Matthew Gwynn
Edited on Monday, Sep 21, 2026 at 9:04 MDT

#MatthewGwynn #Utah #UtLeg #UtPol #Wikipedia

Wikipedia Edit History entry for Matthew Gwynn rv good faith edit
@snarky-op.bsky.socialSep 20, 2026, 10:38 PM

@benmcadams.bsky.social #utpol

@benwinslow.bsky.socialSep 20, 2026, 5:48 PM

ICYMI, the Great Salt Lake’s health is a national security issue, a state commission was told: www.fox13now.com/news/great-s... #utpol #Utah