There are 23 days until the final day of the 2012 Legislative Session, 28 days until the Utah Democratic Party Caucus meetings, 30 days until the Utah Republican Party Caucus meetings, 133 days until the Utah Republican Presidential Caucuses and 267 days until the 2012 election.

Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you got us some candy.

The LDS Church sends out a letter aiming to boost turnout at next month's Utah caucus meetings [Tribune, Deseret News].

Rep. Jason Chaffetz tells Utah lawmakers that Washington, D. C. is an "absolute disaster" [Deseret News, Daily Herald]. 

A new study says up to 40% of Utah's voter registrations is invalid or has a number of problems [Tribune].

A group of Utahns forms an organization to push back against the federal government [Utah Policy].

Rep. Chris Herrod's proposal to replace Utah's guest worker law carries a big price tag [Deseret News].

The Utah Senate passes a bill requiring the state to fund any new health care mandate. Critics say it could kill any attempt to require new coverage [Tribune, Deseret News, Daily Herald].

A Senate committee advances a bill tying educator employment and compensation to performance [Tribune, Fox 13, Deseret News].

A House committee approves a bill urging the use of gold and silver in commerce [Tribune].

Rep. Kraig Powell pushes change on Utah's Capitol Hill [Utah Policy].

A proposal aims to do away with the police department in the polygamist community of Hildale [ABC 4].