Utah’s 45-day legislative session ended with a clear theme: control. From judiciary oversight to public unions, local governments, and even election procedures, lawmakers sought to extend their influence over nearly every corner of state policy. Some efforts succeeded, others stalled, but the session left deep divisions—especially between the Republican supermajority and Democrats, who questioned why so much power was being consolidated. As debates over individual freedoms, local authority, and governance continue, the session’s impact will be felt well beyond the Capitol’s midnight deadline.
The commentary linked below is a perspective pulled from Utah. It’s about Utah. But if you read it, you could probably exchange Utah for North Dakota and find the broader messages and themes to be largely true.
