There are 40 days until the Utah Republican Presidential Caucuses and primary elections, 173 days until the 2012 election and 256 days until the start of the 2013 legislative session.

Orrin Hatch is still refusing to do more than one debate with Dan Liljenquist [Deseret News].

Legislators call for a special session to fix a $25 million mistake in the budget [Utah Policy, Tribune, Deseret News].

Lawmakers plan to explore legislation to make more liquor licenses available [Tribune, Deseret News, ABC 4].

Utah's retirement fund is in good shape compared to many other states [Utah Policy].

Sen. Mike Lee's plan to balance the federal budget is rejected by the whole Senate [Tribune].

Lawmakers are skeptical of a DEA plan to scan the license plate of every car along I-15 in Beaver and Washington counties [Tribune].

Lawmakers briefly discuss Common Core education standards [Deseret News].

UDOT will fine a contractor $3 million for failing to complete construction on the Timpanogos Highway on time [Tribune, Daily Herald].

Salt Lake County needs bilingual poll workers [Deseret News].

Most babies born in the U.S. are ethnic minorities, but not in Utah [Tribune].