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Utah Capitol is closed to the public for start of legislative session

Officials say they are taking the steps as a precaution, not in response to specific threats.

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Pro-Trump protesters gather for a rally at the Utah State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. The Legislature has decided to close the Capitol to the public for the first few days of the legislative session out of fears about possible violence.