What's in Cox's $30.6B Budget? MLB District Deadline Nears, Holiday Transit Plans
What is Gov. Spencer Cox prioritizing in his new budget proposal? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta make sense of the highlights. Plus, time is ticking for Salt Lake City to approve the Major League Baseball stadium deal, Festival of Trees transit options, and glowing reviews for local businesses.
Resources and references:
- SLC negotiates with Fairpark District to avoid unintended city-wide tax increases [Utah News Dispatch]
- Gov. Cox’s FY26 Budget Recommendations
- Download the Transit App
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