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Ogden, UTAH — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced plans to dispose of more than 440 federal properties nationwide, including three key buildings in Utah. The properties, deemed “noncore” to government operations, are slated for sale or other forms of disposal in an effort to reduce federal spending and improve efficiency. Among the buildings on the list are the IRS Service Center in Ogden, the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building in Salt Lake City, and the St. George Federal Building. These structures, collectively occupying over 830,000 square feet, are part of the GSA’s broader initiative to divest from…

Ogden, UT — As the Utah legislative session nears its conclusion, tensions surrounding budget cuts are escalating. One organization feeling the impact is the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA), which learned last Friday that its funding had been completely slashed for the upcoming fiscal year. For years, UCASA has relied on state funds to operate its rape crisis centers and deliver vital sexual assault prevention programs across Utah. The coalition has been receiving millions of dollars annually to provide education, outreach, and resources to communities. However, this year, UCASA has found itself with nothing. “This cut means we will…