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Ogden, UT – A legal battle is underway in Utah over the constitutionality of the state’s “school choice” program, with significant implications for public education funding. The Utah Education Association (UEA) filed a lawsuit earlier this year challenging the Utah Fits All scholarship program, arguing that it violates the Utah Constitution’s provisions on the use of income tax revenue. At the heart of the dispute is whether the $82.5 million annual funding for the program is lawful. Created by the Utah Legislature in 2023, the program provides up to $8,000 in scholarships for eligible K-12 students. These funds can be…

Ogden, UT – Environmental advocates have filed a lawsuit against Utah Governor Spencer Cox and outgoing Attorney General Sean Reyes, accusing them of engaging in “unlawful land grab litigation.” The lawsuit, which centers on Utah’s efforts to claim control over 18.5 million acres of federal land, is now set to be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court, as the state seeks to bypass the usual legal processes in a direct appeal. The state’s legal challenge, which has garnered widespread attention, is framed as an attempt to resolve long-standing questions about land ownership and jurisdiction. Utah leaders argue that the federal…