The Salt Lake Tribune has published two recent editorials that you may want to read. The first is from Sunday, November 8 in support of funding for education.
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_13732217
The second is regarding ethics reform from Monday, November 9.
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_13745592
Both of these call for action by the legislature during the upcoming session.
Please share these links with others who might be interested.