Lawmakers tackle taxes, affordable housing and education as 2026 Legislative Session opens

By Becky Ginos

UTAH STATE CAPITOL—The 2026 Legislative Session opened Jan. 20 and lawmakers are off and running. Over the next 45 days hundreds of bills will be debated. Some will pass, others will fail as the session comes to a close on March 6. 

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• Davis County Sheriff's Office Internet Safety Course

  Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., FREE

  Clearfield Library, 1 N. Main Street

• Jordan World Glow Circus

  Jan. 23-25, $10-$20

  Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 N. 1200 West, Ogden

• Library Book Sale

  Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.

  Kaysville Library, 215 N. Fairfield Road

• Bountiful Library Closing Party

  Saturday, Jan. 24, 1-3 p.m.

  Bountiful Library, 725 S. Main Street

• Great Salt Lake is Wonder-Full Walk

  Saturday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m., FREE (park fees apply)

  Island Buffalo Grill Pavilion, Antelope Island State Park

• Friendship Tea Social (18+)

  Saturday, Jan. 24, 3-5 p.m., $25

  Annie’s Cafe, 74 W. 500 South, Bountiful

• 20th Annual Storytelling Festival

  Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m.

  Clearfield Community Arts Center, 140 Center Street

• What Kind of World Do We Want to Live In?

  Sunday, Jan. 25, 3:30-5:30 p.m., FREE

  Harmons at Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington

• Davis County Pride Coffee & Conversations

  Sunday, Jan. 25, 4-6 p.m.

  Something Wicked Coffee, 772 E. 700 South, Clearfield