25-11-2017 22:07 via sltrib.com

Tribune editorial: For better legislation, let there be light

Utah’s legislative session is still almost two months away, and already legislators have put in more than 1,000 bill requests.That has some Utah legislators grumbling, but there’s a simple idea that could help: Let in some sunlight.Utah touts its part-time Legislature for its efficiency, and 45 days is one of the shortest sessions in the country. But that hasn’t stopped legislators from loading up their staff attorneys with bill requests, many of which won’t ever even be
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