Here’s how much Utah is spending on a public relations campaign for its lawsuit seeking control of public land

Utah wants the U.S. Supreme Court to take up its case — and is spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on advertising to get its attention and educate the public.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A billboard along Interstate 80 for the state's "Stand for our Land" campaign supporting its lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management, which aims to gain control over public lands in Utah, is pictured on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.