There are 8 days until the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions, 74 days until the Utah Republican Presidential Caucuses, 207 days until the 2012 election and 290 days until the start of the 2013 legislative session.
A new poll shows Rep. Jim Matheson would barely edge out Mia Love, Carl Wimmer and Stephen Sandstrom if the 4th Congressional district election were held today. However, Matheson does not break 50% in any of those matchups [Tribune].
Sen. Orrin Hatch's campaign releases new poll numbers showing they are just barely over the 60% threshold among delegates to next weekend's state convention [Tribune].
Bob Bernick looks at the race between Republicans LaVar Christensen and Austin Linford in House District 32 [Utah Policy].
Utah's tax revenue jumped 7.5% last year [Tribune].
Richard Burwash makes an appearance in the race for Salt Lake County Mayor [Utah Policy].
A federal judge hears arguments over a Utah law designed to keep minors away from pornographic materials on the internet [Tribune, Deseret News].
A Utahn has a prominent role with comedian Stephen Colbert's super PAC [Tribune].
Ralph Nader endorses Rocky Anderson's bid for president [KSL].
The massive data breach at the Utah Department of Health may have violated federal law [Tribune].
Congress moves to protect Desolation Canyon from natural gas drilling [Tribune].
The University of Utah begins work on a $99 million upgrade to their electrical grid [Deseret News].
Gov. Gary Herbert sends a letter to Congress urging them to not legalize online gambling [Tribune].
Employees of the Canyons School District claim Superintendent David Doty has created an environment of intimidation [KSL].

