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UVU, the school in question here, hasn't taken a position on Sen. Brammer's idea.
Does Utah need a 3rd law school? One lawmaker wants it to be at UVU
Republican Sen. Brady Brammer said Utah has a problem with its supply of attorneys. To fix it, he’s proposing a feasibility study for Utah Valley University to have a law school.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:24 PM
UVU, the school in question here, hasn't taken a position on Sen. Brammer's idea.
“As the first people of this land, there’s no reason why Native Americans should have their citizenship questioned,” said Jaqueline De León, a senior staff attorney with the nonprofit Native American Rights Fund.
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
Dozens of the 575 federally recognized Native American tribes are making it easier to get tribal IDs by waiving fees, lowering the age of eligibility and printing cards on the spot. As Native…
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January 31, 2026 at 10:33 PM
“As the first people of this land, there’s no reason why Native Americans should have their citizenship questioned,” said Jaqueline De León, a senior staff attorney with the nonprofit Native American Rights Fund.
"A premium of 10% to 20% at the community level for a temple is just a myth," but the church does have good real estate instincts.
Do LDS temples really boost home values? Here’s what Mormon Metrics says
The old adage in real estate is “location, location, location.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t any different when it comes to choosing temple sites.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:36 PM
"A premium of 10% to 20% at the community level for a temple is just a myth," but the church does have good real estate instincts.
It ain't yer granpappy's Hildale anymore. It has a big supermarket, bank, pharmacy, coffee shop and bar.
“Like a normal town,” a resident quipped.
“Like a normal town,” a resident quipped.
Hildale and Colorado City emerge from court supervision — and Warren Jeffs’ shadow
The two neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border that once served as a haven for a polygamous religious sect have entered a new era now that they've been released from court supervision nearly…
buff.ly
January 31, 2026 at 8:01 PM
It ain't yer granpappy's Hildale anymore. It has a big supermarket, bank, pharmacy, coffee shop and bar.
“Like a normal town,” a resident quipped.
“Like a normal town,” a resident quipped.
St. George is workin' it: Jobs increased by 24% from 2019-2024 and another 4% from 2024-2025.
St. George is this year’s best small city, but water and housing could hold it back
The Milken Institute put southwest Utah’s largest city in its top spot for the first time. The ranking highlights St. George’s job growth and wage growth, both among the nation’s highest in recent…
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January 31, 2026 at 6:55 PM
St. George is workin' it: Jobs increased by 24% from 2019-2024 and another 4% from 2024-2025.
“We're low on public defenders, we're low on prosecutors, we're low on agency attorneys,” said Sen. Brammer.
So, would a more non-traditional student friendly law school help?
So, would a more non-traditional student friendly law school help?
Does Utah need a 3rd law school? One lawmaker wants it to be at UVU
Republican Sen. Brady Brammer said Utah has a problem with its supply of attorneys. To fix it, he’s proposing a feasibility study for Utah Valley University to have a law school.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:19 PM
“We're low on public defenders, we're low on prosecutors, we're low on agency attorneys,” said Sen. Brammer.
So, would a more non-traditional student friendly law school help?
So, would a more non-traditional student friendly law school help?
Interesting tidbit we learned: Only 60% of citizens in Utah had a valid passport in fiscal year 2024. That puts Utah at only 10th highest of the states.
Asked to prove your citizenship? For Utahns with no passport, it takes more effort
The U.S. has never required citizens to carry papers, but it's possible Utahns could someday be asked to prove their citizenship to vote and to avoid detention by immigration agents.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Interesting tidbit we learned: Only 60% of citizens in Utah had a valid passport in fiscal year 2024. That puts Utah at only 10th highest of the states.
The cheap water is gone, which is to say the "easy" water is gone, which is to say that any water project is going to be a big dollar project. buff.ly/DKJhjkW
January 31, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The cheap water is gone, which is to say the "easy" water is gone, which is to say that any water project is going to be a big dollar project. buff.ly/DKJhjkW
Cue up The Final Countdown for Sundance. buff.ly/hFIqJeN
January 31, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Cue up The Final Countdown for Sundance. buff.ly/hFIqJeN
The old adage in real estate is “location, location, location.”
Do LDS temples really boost home values? Here’s what Mormon Metrics says
The old adage in real estate is “location, location, location.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t any different when it comes to choosing temple sites.
buff.ly
January 31, 2026 at 4:13 PM
The old adage in real estate is “location, location, location.”
Protestors filled more than a city block as they took to the streets from Washington Square in downtown SLC, chanting: “Whose Streets? Our Streets!”
Salt Lake City protestors join the ‘National Shutdown’ in opposition to ICE
The mood outside the Salt Lake City and County Building, and later on the streets, was defiant and fiery. It was part of the “National Shutdown,” where people refused to work or shop to demonstrate…
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January 31, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Protestors filled more than a city block as they took to the streets from Washington Square in downtown SLC, chanting: “Whose Streets? Our Streets!”
Are lawmakers having different conversations this session in the wake of last year's No Kings shooting and Charlie Kirk?
After a violent 2025, one Utah Dem wants a practical conversation about guns
After high-profile instances of gun violence in Utah — including the shooting of Charlie Kirk — some lawmakers hope to have constructive conversations on firearms this legislative session.
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January 31, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Are lawmakers having different conversations this session in the wake of last year's No Kings shooting and Charlie Kirk?
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Update: The Senate passed a measure to avert a shutdown on Friday. But with the House on recess, funding for broad stretches of the federal government has technically lapsed.
Senate passes funding deal, as lawmakers hope for only a short-term partial shutdown
The deal secures funding for most of the government while giving lawmakers two weeks to negotiate changes to immigration enforcement. It still needs to pass the House, which is in recess until Monday.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Update: The Senate passed a measure to avert a shutdown on Friday. But with the House on recess, funding for broad stretches of the federal government has technically lapsed.
Is a highway in conflict with the purpose of Red Cliffs conservation area? Both sides point to what Congress said as justification of their position on the road.
These words started St. George’s decades-long Northern Corridor Highway fight
A plan to build a highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near St. George is back. But public lands law experts from across the country question if the Trump administration is…
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January 30, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Is a highway in conflict with the purpose of Red Cliffs conservation area? Both sides point to what Congress said as justification of their position on the road.
By tradition, the US isn't a "papers, please" country.
Asked to prove your citizenship? For Utahns with no passport, it takes more effort
The U.S. has never required citizens to carry papers, but it's possible Utahns could someday be asked to prove their citizenship to vote and to avoid detention by immigration agents.
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
By tradition, the US isn't a "papers, please" country.
As usual, there are several #utleg gun bills this session. Some appear to directly conflict with one another.
After a violent 2025, one Utah Dem wants a practical conversation about guns
After high-profile instances of gun violence in Utah — including the shooting of Charlie Kirk — some lawmakers hope to have constructive conversations on firearms this legislative session.
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 7:41 PM
As usual, there are several #utleg gun bills this session. Some appear to directly conflict with one another.
Carrying tribal ID “gives me some peace of mind. But at the same time, why do we have to carry these documents?” said Shane Mantz of the Choctaw Nation. “Who are you to ask us to prove who we are?”
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
Dozens of the 575 federally recognized Native American tribes are making it easier to get tribal IDs by waiving fees, lowering the age of eligibility and printing cards on the spot. As Native…
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Carrying tribal ID “gives me some peace of mind. But at the same time, why do we have to carry these documents?” said Shane Mantz of the Choctaw Nation. “Who are you to ask us to prove who we are?”
“We call it ‘life after Jeffs’ — and, frankly, it’s a great life,” said Willie Jessop, a former FLDS spokesman.
Hildale and Colorado City emerge from court supervision — and Warren Jeffs’ shadow
The two neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border that once served as a haven for a polygamous religious sect have entered a new era now that they've been released from court supervision nearly…
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 6:22 PM
“We call it ‘life after Jeffs’ — and, frankly, it’s a great life,” said Willie Jessop, a former FLDS spokesman.
It feels good to be a gangsta: “These success stories and these rankings help us think, ‘OK, what are we doing well? And let's continue to do that.’”
St. George is this year’s best small city, but water and housing could hold it back
The Milken Institute put southwest Utah’s largest city in its top spot for the first time. The ranking highlights St. George’s job growth and wage growth, both among the nation’s highest in recent…
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 5:33 PM
It feels good to be a gangsta: “These success stories and these rankings help us think, ‘OK, what are we doing well? And let's continue to do that.’”
What's next for kratom in Utah?
Utah Senate pushes 3 approaches to regulating kratom and 7-OH ahead
Utah has seen a steady rise in kratom-related addiction and overdoses since 2014. This year, lawmakers are trying to curb the rise before it gets out of hand — including a ban on kratom altogether.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What's next for kratom in Utah?
“We are sewer folks. … We can't take our jobs too seriously.” Wise words my water reuse friend.
Southwest Utah has to lean on wastewater reuse because ‘the cheap water is gone’
A new plant that cleans and recycles more sewage is another big step toward stretching Washington County’s limited water supply. It highlights the massive effort and big money it’ll take to keep the…
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January 30, 2026 at 4:19 PM
“We are sewer folks. … We can't take our jobs too seriously.” Wise words my water reuse friend.
Utah's 2 powerhouse law schools, the U and BYU, are traditional 3-yr schools. IF it happens, a UVU law schools would cranking out "second-career attorneys" on nights and weekends.
Does Utah need a 3rd law school? One lawmaker wants it to be at UVU
Republican Sen. Brady Brammer said Utah has a problem with its supply of attorneys. To fix it, he’s proposing a feasibility study for Utah Valley University to have a law school.
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Utah's 2 powerhouse law schools, the U and BYU, are traditional 3-yr schools. IF it happens, a UVU law schools would cranking out "second-career attorneys" on nights and weekends.
Of all the documents, a passport is the surefire one to confirm citizenship. New Real ID-compliant licenses, BTW, only really verify identity.
Asked to prove your citizenship? For Utahns with no passport, it takes more effort
The U.S. has never required citizens to carry papers, but it's possible Utahns could someday be asked to prove their citizenship to vote and to avoid detention by immigration agents.
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Of all the documents, a passport is the surefire one to confirm citizenship. New Real ID-compliant licenses, BTW, only really verify identity.
Do LDS temples = higher home values? 🤔
Do LDS temples really boost home values? Here’s what Mormon Metrics says
The old adage in real estate is “location, location, location.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t any different when it comes to choosing temple sites.
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Do LDS temples = higher home values? 🤔
Will Colorado River state governors be able to break the logjam on Friday?
‘We got tired of each other’: Colorado River states still stuck without a deal
Four days of negotiations in a Salt Lake City conference room earlier in January did not appear to have sparked a breakthrough.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Will Colorado River state governors be able to break the logjam on Friday?