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The Week Ahead

The Legislature gets back into action this week with a special session and a full slate of interim committees on Wednesday. Expect a lot of buzz on Capitol Hill about Gary Herbert’s lieutenant governor selection and the 2010 gubernatorial race. The special session is Wednesday at 2 p.m. See the governor’s proclamation calling the session and listing 15 items to be addressed. See the legislative calendar for agendas, and meeting times and locations of interim committees. Dozens of interesting issues will be discussed in the various committees. The Ethics Interim Committee will discuss the legislative ethics guidelines and processes. See agenda. On Tuesday, the Executive Appropriations Committee meets to discuss bills that will be introduced in the special session and to look at the current budget status. See agenda. Check out all the week’s political events at the Utah Policy.com calendar.

Political Drama Ahead in Utah

Utah political junkies will enjoy some fascinating political drama over the next several months as Jon Huntsman is confirmed as ambassador to China and leaves the state, as Gary Herbert takes over as governor with a new lieutenant governor, and as Herbert sand others position for the 2010 gubernatorial race.

These events will force a number of prospective candidates to make decisions about running very soon. Given Utah’s nominating process, which unfolds early in 2010, anyone who waits too long will fall behind. Developing relationships with thousands of prospective delegates takes a lot of time and shoe leather. Check out the Pignanelli-Webb analysis from Sunday’s Deseret News.

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