There are 13 days until the final day of the 2012 Legislative Session, 18 days until the Utah Democratic Party Caucus meetings, 20 days until the Utah Republican Party Caucus meetings, 123 days until the Utah Republican Presidential Caucuses and 257 days until the 2012 election.

Gov. Gary Herbert says he supports a move to sue the federal government unless they relinquish control of public lands to the state [Tribune, Daily Herald, Fox 13].

Rep. Rob Bishop visits the legislature, says he wants them to keep passing "message bills" standing up to the federal government [Tribune, Deseret News]. 

Federal regulators block a proposed pipeline from Flaming Gorge to Colorado [Tribune].

Business leaders advocate for continuing funding for optional all-day kindergarten [Tribune]. 

Legislative leadership looks for ways to reduce Utah's debt [Utah Policy].

The Senate approves a proposed constitutional cap on government growth and spending [Tribune].

Sen. Howard Stephenson says Democratic Sens. Luz Robles and Karen Mayne are pushing bills designed to make Republicans look bad in an election year [Tribune]. 

Bob Bernick looks at how lawmakers are trying to balance personal liberty against law enforcement concerns [Utah Policy].

Drivers who get caught using a suspended license could soon see their car impounded [Tribune].

Foster Freiss, the billionaire who is supporting Rick Santorum's presidential bid, may throw his money behind Dan Liljenquist's Senate campaign [Utah Policy].

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