University of Utah session urges students to engage locally and track state legislation

At a University of Utah event at the Hinckley Institute of Politics, Professor Matthew Burbank told a student audience that political advocacy “is really just expressing your view” about how public resources are used and that making those views known matters even if advocates do not always win. The session, organized by the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU), covered how U.S. federalism concentrates many policymaking opportunities close to residents, how to track bills in the Utah State Legislature and how students and other residents can communicate effectively with representatives.

Burbank said students should prioritize where to push for change and be clear about the action they want from an elected official. “What you want to try to do is think of what your own view is, express it as…