Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT – As Utah’s 2025 legislative session approaches, the question of whether the state will eliminate its tax on Social Security benefits remains unanswered, though signs point toward strong momentum behind the proposal. Governor Spencer Cox has made the elimination of this tax a central focus of his $30.6 billion budget, arguing that it is an embarrassment that Utah remains one of only eight states that still taxes Social Security income. Last month, legislative leaders from both the Senate and House, who serve on the Executive Appropriations Committee, set aside a total of $231 million for a possible tax…

Ogden, UT – Derek Brown, Utah’s Attorney General-elect, is set to officially take office on Monday, following a period of intense preparation and collaboration with a dedicated transition team. Since his victory in November, Brown has been working behind the scenes, assembling a group of approximately 40 volunteers with specialized expertise to ensure a smooth transition and to evaluate the operations of the Attorney General’s office. The transition team, which includes professionals from a variety of fields, has gained direct access to the Utah Attorney General’s Office. Team members conducted interviews with the office’s hundreds of attorneys and staff to…