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Utah summit draws cross‑state officials; commission plans tailored follow‑ups for red and blue states

Utah Federalism Commission · October 16, 2025
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Commissioners and academics said the inaugural federalism summit met logistical and engagement goals, leaving attendees "enthused" and interested in adapting Utah's approach in other states. Organizers plan a Nov. 20 webinar as a red‑state recap and a separate outreach stream for Democratic state legislators.

Commission leaders and attendees evaluated last month's federalism summit as logistically successful and useful for building cross‑state momentum, while acknowledging branding and messaging challenges the commission must address to attract broad bipartisan participation.

Chair Ivory and Professor Andrew Smith (UVU) said the summit drew roughly 70 participants, including elected officials, policy scholars, and state staff from…

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