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Ogden, UT – As Utah heads into its 2025 legislative session, Governor Spencer Cox and Republican lawmakers are once again prioritizing tax cuts, marking the fifth consecutive year of reductions in the state’s income tax rates. Since 2021, more than $1.2 billion in tax cuts have been implemented, and Cox is pushing for more, including a proposed repeal of taxes on Social Security income. Despite the continued focus on tax cuts, Cox has also emphasized the growing need for a broader discussion on tax reform. Speaking at an annual conference hosted by the Utah Taxpayers Association in Salt Lake City,…

Ogden, UT – As Utah’s 2025 legislative session approaches, Republican lawmakers have outlined their key priorities, signaling a busy and consequential 45-day period. The session, set to begin on Tuesday, January 21, will focus on a range of issues, including illegal immigration, technical education, tax reductions, nuclear power, and potential changes to the state’s election process. Among the most prominent concerns for lawmakers is addressing illegal immigration. This issue has been a recurring topic in state and national politics, and Utah’s GOP representatives are set to introduce measures aimed at curbing illegal immigration and its impact on local communities. Another…