There are 123 days until the 2012 election and 206 days until the start of the 2013 legislative session.

A report says the former chief of staff for Sen. Robert Bennett was one of the recipients of a "sweetheart" loan from Countrywide [Tribune].

Some reports say LDS Church members are using their membership lists to help mobilize support for Mitt Romney [ABC 4].

Salt Lake County election officials are still working to verify the absentee and provisional ballots from last month's election ahead of Tuesday's official canvass [Tribune].

Even though big turnover is coming to the Utah Legislature, term limits might still be a good idea [Utah Policy]. 

What's left of the Patrick Henry Caucus helps lead the charge against the Affordable Care Act now that it has been upheld by the Supreme Court [Daily Herald].

Rep. Rob Bishop has met with members of Germany's parliament 17 times since taking office [Tribune]. 

Mitt Romney's frequent visits to Park City help boost the city's economy [KSL]. 

After asking 4th of July parade goers to decide the fate of his mustache, Murray Mayor Dan Snarr says he will keep it [Tribune]. 

What could American Idol tell us about American politics? [Utah Policy]. 

Don't forget to watch our weekly video as we break down the big stories in Utah politics [Utah Policy].