“Ohio Sen. JD Vance said Americans were better off under Trump, while speaking about his family’s experiences struggling with poverty as he grew up in Ohio,” she writes.

“Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Harris would help the middle class, while speaking about policies he championed as Minnesota’s governor.”

Read more from Suzanne for an overview of how Vance and Walz responded to questions about Iran and Israel, climate change, immigration, the economy, abortion and more.

Samuel Benson watched the debate from an event hosted by Braver Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to political depolarization. He also noted a civil, positive atmosphere.

“The only rules at this debate watch party, as explained at the start, were ‘honesty, dignity and respect,’” he reports. “A dozen conservatives showed up; a dozen liberals, too.”

Read more from Sam about what happens when “red” and “blue” voters watch the vice presidential debate together with the goal of respecting each other more by the end.

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Salt Lake City passes sales tax increase for Delta Center renovation

Next time you shop in Salt Lake City, your sales tax will help pay for a downtown makeover and Delta Center renovation.

Dennis Romboy reports the City Council approved a sales tax increase after a public hearing Tuesday to generate funds for the creation of a sports, entertainment, culture and convention district in the city center.

What you need to know about the tax increase:

The renovation of the Delta Center is expected to start in April, as the Deseret News previously reported.

Read more about the tax increase, plans for downtown and what Salt Lake City residents think about it.

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