Inside Sources Full Show March 6th, 2025: Dept. of Ed lives another day, Referendum coming on public labor union bill, Utah tax cuts

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Guest Host Morgan Lyon Cotti 

U.S. Department of Education lives to see another day 
The U.S. Department of Education will live to see another day. Reports this morning from the Wall Street Journal outlined a draft executive order directing the department secretary to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure” of the Department of Education. The Executive Order was set to be signed as early as today, but a White House official confirmed the delay just a short time ago. 

Tariffs on Mexico paused for another month 
If this feels like déjà vu, we hear you. Today, President Trump announced another month-long pause in the implementation of tariffs on Mexico. The US Commerce Secretary says it's likely that tariff relief will come to both of our neighbors. The back-and-forth of it all hasn't been good for the stock market, which relies on stability. Inside Sources discusses the instability and how it’s affecting Pres. Trump’s polling. 

On the Hill 2025: Referendum coming on public labor union bill 
One of the most controversial bills this legislative session was House Bill 267, which banned public labor unions from being able to collective bargain with their employers. Now, several of those groups are banding together to launch a referendum for the ballot, seeking to repeal the bill. Hosts Greg Skordas and Morgan Lyon Cotti discuss the potential success or failure of the movement. 

On the Hill 2025: Expanding access to Utah’s state parks 
With so much talk of cuts to the federal workforce -- including park and forest service officers -- it's brought up questions of how the state can step in to promote our own state parks. State Rep. Doug Welton is pushing a bill that would expand accessibility access in Utah's State Parks, hoping to make it easier for everyone to enjoy the outdoors. He joins the show to talk more about his bill. 

On the Hill 2025: Several tax cuts coming to Utah families 
Utahns will soon see several tax cuts thanks to the state legislature. It's a continuation of a trend with lawmakers -- they've cut taxes in some form year after year. This morning, Senate and House Majority leadership outlined several of the cuts. Executive Appropriations Vice Chair State Representative Walt Brooks explains who will be most affected by the cuts. 

Pres. Trump uniting, dividing Democrats all at the same time 
This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to censure Texas Rep. Al Green for his outbursts during President Trump's address to Congress earlier this week. 10 Democrats joined all Republicans in the vote. It's an example of how President Trump is both unifying and dividing Democrats. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the effect Trump is having on Democrats. 

Effort to get more women involved in Utah politics 
One organization is working to get more women involved in Utah politics... but as candidates themselves. Utah's political groups have become more equal in the makeup between men and women, but the parity is getting closer. Becky Edwards, Board Member of Utah Women Run joins Inside Sources to share more. 

Growing threats on federal judges nationwide 
Federal judges say the number of threats they're receiving is growing day-by-day. And now, the U.S. Marshal's service has issued a warning of those growing threats. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares his thoughts on the most recent attacks on America’s judiciary. 

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