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Utah Chief Justice gives State of the Judiciary address

Chief Justice Durrant giving his 2023 State of the Judiciary address
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Chief Justice Durrant giving his 2023 State of the Judiciary address

Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Durrant gave his State of the Judiciary address on Tuesday, updating the state legislature on the judicial branch’s priorities and goals for the new year. Durrant highlighted virtual court meetings as a way Utah’s judiciary has made the court more accessible, especially for Utahns in remote areas. He also asked the legislature for a judicial pay raise of 10%, citing concerns over the retention of judicial candidates and judges in Utah.

Anna grew up begging her mom to play music instead of public radio over the car stereo on the way to school. Now, she loves radio and the power of storytelling through sound. While she is happy to report on anything from dance concerts to laughter practice, her main focus at UPR is political reporting. She is studying Journalism and Political Science at Utah State University and wants to work in political communication after she graduates. In her free time, she spends time with her rescue dog Quigley and enjoys rock climbing.