Utah 2026 General Session Week One Update

Welcome to the 2026 General Session of the Utah Legislature. The 45-day sprint convened on Tuesday and is off to a busy start with over 600 bills filed (and more on the way). Opening remarks from Senate President Adams, House Speaker Mike Schultz, and the State of the State Address from Governor Cox set the tone for the session and...

Rep. Celeste Maloy Elected Chair of Powerful Congressional Western Caucus

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy has been elected chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, giving her one of the most consequential regional leadership roles in the U.S. House. Maloy was elected to the position following the passing of longtime chairman Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California. As the caucus’s executive vice chair, she was considered by many to be next in line...

Utah 2026 Legislative Session: Dental Spotlight

Was it only twelve months ago? Last year, dental health featured prominently in Utah’s 2025 legislative session, with the passage of a state-wide ban on the addition of fluoride in Utah’s drinking water. This decision garnered national attention and sparked some entertaining debates. The 2026 session probably won’t bring as much attention to Utah’s dental sector. However, there are already...