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Utah is suing the federal government over the White House's transgender restroom directive. Arizona business owners push for more air pollution controls as Utah's haze spills into the Grand Canyon. The Utah Transit Authority reopens committee meetings after negative feedback from groups, including the Salt Lake County Council. And gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Johnson receives an endorsement from a national tea party group.

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Transgender restrooms, Utah's haze, UTA meetings and guv candidate endorsement

O 9 a.m. • Utah is suing the federal government over the White House's transgender-restroom directive. Arizona business owners push for more air pollution controls as Utah's haze spills into the Grand Canyon. The Utah Transit Authority reopens committee meetings after negative feedback from groups, including the Salt Lake County Council. And gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Johnson receives an endorsement from a national tea party group. Tribune reporters Emma Penrod, Lee Davidson and Robert Gehrke, as well as columnist Paul Rolly, join Roger McDonough to talk about the week's top stories. Each Friday morning, find the KCPW live stream at kcpw.org, or tune in to KCPW or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast. Want to join the conversation? Call 801-355-TALK, use #TribTalk on Twitter or leave comments in the comment section at sltrib.com.