Take 2: State of the Union hit or miss? Prop 4 signature verification; SAVE Act

Take 2: State of the Union hit or miss? Prop 4 signature verification; SAVE Act

February 27, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 279

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The episode discusses the State of the Union address, Proposition 4 signature verification, and updates from the Utah Legislature.

Take 2 Podcast – Friday 2/27 Host Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello, John Dougall State of the Union Hit or miss Senator Mike Lee’s SAVE America Act received a standing ovation. Congressman Blake Moore recognized in the third row (no name) for naming Trump accounts. Some Democrats held an alternate event outside in animal costumes. Democratic leadership had Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger deliver the rebuttal, focusing on affordability. Proposition 4 Signature Verification Utah GOP has surpassed the statewide number needed to repeal Prop 4: 157,898 verified signatures. Congressman Blake Moore urges voters to let the process play out and stop attempting to remove signatures: “As a former co-chair of Better Boundaries, I encourage them and all parties to stop trying to undo the petition to reconsider Proposition 4 by attempting to remove signatures.” Federal District Court and Utah Supreme Court dismiss redistricting lawsuits; GOP options limited unless they appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Utah Legislature Updates Bills Introduced: 1,019 S.B. 308 – Judicial District Amendments: Will not move forward this session. Sen. Todd Weiler cited feedback from the Utah State Bar and…

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