Local Headlines 1-15-14

Salt Lake Tribune

Congress’ budget deal could cost Utah counties $35M

Swallow, like Nixon, burned by cover-up, investigator says

Energy industry appeals Utah BLM decision on oil, gas leases

Poll: Utahns evenly split on same-sex marriage

Salt Lake County mayor pushes preschool, community grants

Deseret News

Op-ed: Shelby’s jurisprudence is lacking

Richard Davis: Democracy aside, America loves its political dynasties

S.L. County mayor sets trajectory toward desired future

Doug Robinson: Same-sex marriage: A topic too toxic to discuss

Shurtleff’s alleged ‘fixer’ posts bail

Cost of House investigative committee into Swallow continues to climb

Herbert, other governors talk state issues with Obama

Other

House committee hears suggestions to change campaign finance law (Daily Herald)

Weber residents prod for motives behind commissioners’ power play (Standard-Examiner)

Sen. Van Tassell to seek re-election (Park Record)