Utah Legislature kicks off 1st day of 2026 session with calls to focus on people, cost of living

By: Katie McKellar, Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 2,386

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The Republican-controlled Utah Legislature launched its 2026 general session Tuesday with top House and Senate GOP leaders celebrating the state’s strengths while calling for lawmakers to focus on ways to help people in their day-to-day lives — specifically by reducing cost of living and taxes.

“We, as your representatives, see you, we hear you, and we endeavor to show up for you,” House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, said during his opening day speech, listing …

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