Browsing: Utah

Ogden, UTAH – According to the statement, the Fund reportedly works to preserve or restore critical agricultural land in Utah by purchasing development rights on these critical lands. State officials also said that this allows farmers and ranchers to continue to utilize their land for agriculture and secures Utah’s local food security. This program also helps maintain open space, which benefits wildlife and keeps Utah’s landscape open and beautiful. The 2023 grant application period for this fund will open on June 1, 2023 and pre-applications are due by June 30, 2023. Interested landowners must partner with an eligible applicant, such…

Ogden, UTAH – According to the state officials, the executive and legislative branches have developed a timeline to fill the vacancy.  State officials also said that in order to minimize the amount of time that the House seat will be vacant and to accommodate this year’s municipal elections, primary elections throughout the state will be held on Sept. 5, 2023, and the general election on Nov. 21, 2023. Gov. Cox has issued two proclamations related to the special elections. The first calls a special election and establishes timelines for the election.  The second calls a special session of the Legislature…