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Ogden, UT – Amid rising anxiety over immigration policies, undocumented immigrants in Utah are reporting an increase in fear and uncertainty. The source of this growing concern is the incoming Trump administration’s stance on illegal immigration, with a particular focus on deporting those who commit crimes. Local immigration attorneys note that the influx of worried clients seeking legal advice has surged in recent weeks. Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs has been a vocal figure in this intensified climate. In a recent statement, Staggs warned that individuals with criminal intent should stay out of the city. “If they’ve got criminal intent, that’s…

Ogden, UT – Utah’s Republican-controlled Legislature is gearing up for its fifth consecutive year of tax cuts, with Governor Spencer Cox proposing a reduction that targets Social Security benefits. As part of his budget recommendation, Cox has put forward a plan to eliminate the state’s tax on Social Security income, a measure that would cost the state approximately $143.8 million annually. Currently, Utah households earning less than $75,000 are eligible for a Social Security tax credit. However, under Cox’s proposal, about 150,000 additional taxpayers would benefit, with the average filer saving approximately $950 per year. The governor has positioned the…