Countdown: 5 days to the start of the 2013 legislative session, 50 days until the final day of the 2013 legislative session, 286 days until the 2013 municipal elections, 650 days until the 2014 midterm elections and 1082 days until the 2016 Iowa Caucuses.

The Outdoor Retailer Shows will stay in Salt Lake City through 2016 [Tribune, Deseret News, KSL].

As I predicted, Vernal Rep. John Mathis is backing a measure to allow anyone who is legally able to carry a weapon without a concealed carry permit [Tribune].

Rep. Brian Greene is pushing legislation making it a third-degree felony for a federal official to enforce federal gun laws within Utah’s borders [Daily Herald].

Rep. Paul Ray is again behind a bill that says openly carrying a firearm in public would no longer be grounds for disorderly conduct [KSL].

Rep. Kraig Powell wants to reduce the impact climate change has on Utah by taking proactive measures to lessen the impact of wildfires within the state [Tribune].

Rep. Jim Matheson unveils his measure to restrict the sale of violent video games to minors [Tribune].

Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker gives his “state of the city” address [Tribune, Deseret News].

A new study says a public/private partnership for funding a proposed convention hotel in Salt Lake City [Tribune].

Environmental groups file suit over a BLM decision to allow drilling on land surrounding Desolation Canyon [Tribune].

Murray Mayor Dan Snarr delivers his final “state of the city” address [Tribune].