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Legislature ends, lawmakers dress up to promote proposal

By Jessica Coombs
March 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Legislators, lobbyists and concerned citizens ended the Utah General Legislative Session on Thursday, March 10.
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Impacts of Romney's attack on Trump still developing

By Jessica Coombs
March 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Former Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney, speaks out against Donald Trump's running for president at the University of Utah. Romney suggests that Trump does not possess the 'Temperament' to be president (Universe photo)
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Orem Sen. Margaret Dayton finds legislative service taxing and rewarding

By Jessica Coombs
March 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Becoming a politician was never in the plan for BYU alumna Sen. Margaret Dayton, R-Orem. One event after another led to a career path that became just as rewarding as it was taxing.
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Romney wants 'anyone but Trump' for president

By Jessica Coombs
March 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Mitt Romney speaks at the University of Utah, encouraging voters to choose 'anyone but Trump.' (Natalie Stoker)
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Thousands mourn fallen officer at funeral and graveside

By Jessica Coombs
January 25, 2016 12:00 AM
WEST VALLEY CITY – Thousands of law enforcement personnel, friends and family members gathered at the Maverik Center to offer their solidarity and support at the funeral of Officer Douglas Scott Barney who was killed in active duty on Sunday, Jan. 17.
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Utah County student draws attention to state college-bound scholarship inequities

By Jessica Coombs
January 13, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah County's Deputy Attorney Tim Taylor may have the persuasive speaking skills to convince jurors in Provo's 4th District Court, but it was his daughter, Madison, who helped convince a legislative committee to change how state higher education handles an incentive scholarship program for college-bound students.
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