Gay and lesbian couples sue Utah saying the state’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional [Tribune, Deseret News].
Gay rights activists rally ahead of oral arguments before the Supreme Court on California’s Prop. 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act [Tribune, KUTV].
If the Supreme Court strikes down Prop. 8 or DOMA, it could have an effect on Utah’s laws [KSL].
83% of Utah Boy Scout leaders say the organization should not lift its ban on allowing gays to serve with the group [Tribune, Deseret News].
The 2013 Legislature passed 524 bills, which was a record. The previous high was 504 in 2011 [Tribune].
Gov. Gary Herbert signs a controversial bill requiring the state to collect information on why women who seek an abortion are taking that step [Tribune].
Sen. Orrin Hatch and Rep. Jim Matheson pen an op-ed calling for the repeal of one part of ObamaCare [Tribune].
Sen. Hatch joins a group of members of Congress asking for the removal of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act [Deseret News, KSL].
Hatch explains why he voted “present” instead of “no” on two nominations to the federal bench [Deseret News].
Mitt Romney plans to host a retreat this summer in Deer Valley for big-money donors and Republicans who may be thinking about running for president in 2016 [Deseret News].
