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6/20/14: Shurtleff, Swallow, and rape kits

Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff pays a visit to Utah’s Capitol Hill, expressing outrage for a raid on his home. Former AG John Swallow and his attorney part ways. Lawmakers try to fix the backlog of unprocessed rape kits, at least temporarily. Bluffdale withdraws from the State Records Committee and creates its own, a move open government proponents decry. And…

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6/13/14: Mormon discipline, Pride, Days of ‘47, fireworks

Two Mormon activists face excommunication from their church for their public actions. A cop resignsamid controversy over his assignment at the Utah Pride Parade. And several elected officials decide toopt out of participating in the Days of ‘47 Parade, a protest over the parade’s refusal to allow a pro-gay float to march. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune editorial…

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6/6/14: Swallow and Lee, Shurtleff’s search, ACLU warning and Utah’s birthrate

Indicted businessman Jeremy Johnson testifies that former Utah Attorney General John Swallowdirected him to send campaign funds to Sen. Mike Lee’s campaign through third parties. Former AG Mark Shurtleff condemns a raid on his home by state and federal officers and expects both to becharged and acquitted of allegations of misconduct during his time in public office. The ACLU…

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5/30/14: Oktoberfest, SLC fireworks, gay marriage and LGBT Mormons

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control says Snowbird’s Oktoberfest may not get a permit to serve beer. Salt Lake City considers a fireworks ban in the name of air quality. Sen. Orrin Hatch says gay marriage is inevitable. LGBT Mormons gather to share their experiences. And LDS women pushing for the priesthood take a strategic turn. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune editorial writer…

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5/23/14: Gay marriage win, PCMR loss, Medicaid snag

A federal judge says Utah must honor same-sex marriages performed while it was a legal practice in the state. Park City Mountain Resort loses in court. A grand bargain on Medicaid hits a snag in the Legislature. And the Utah State Fair faces an uncertain future. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Mike Gorrell and Marissa Lang join Jennifer…

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5/16/14: Immigration, Snowbird, new cellphone rules

Snowbird ownership changes hands. No dialing or texting on a cellphone while driving and no more panhandling on freeway shoulders. Utah leaders urge Congress to act on immigration. And Salt Lake County reaffirms its commitment to the Jordan River corridor. Editorial writer George Pyle and reporters Lee Davidson and Mike Gorrell join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to process the…

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5/9/14: No Parade for Mormon Gay Allies, U. Song, Baby Deaths, Rally at Recapture Canyon

The Days of ‘47 Parade denies a request by Mormons Building Bridges to participate in Utah’s largest parade, calling the group controversial. University of Utah president David Pershing considers a “modest update” to the words of the school fight song. A Vernal midwife connects a spike in infant deaths with air pollution. And ATV enthusiasts gear up to clash with the…

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5/2/2014: Tweet Controversy, New Liquor Law, UTOPIA, BLM and Streetcars

A state lawmaker’s tweet about the NAACP spurs outcry. A new law will allow Utah liquor licenses to be bought and sold. An Australian firm wants to take over the debt-ridden UTOPIA network, but a $20 monthly fee is raising eyebrows. The Salt Lake City Council wants to go slow on a streetcar plan. The BLM wants to shut an…

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4/25/14: Bundy reaction, Shurtleff, sperm switch, politics

Utah officials react to Cliven Bundy’s comments and tactics. A new report skewers former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff’s handling of a case against convicted fraudster Marc Jenson. Political party delegates will pick candidates for the fall ballot. A family affected by a rogue sperm donor isn’t satisfied with the University of Utah’s internal review surrounding the sperm-switch case. And the…

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4/18/14: Megan Huntsman, rape kit back log, gay marriage 2

Seven dead babies are discovered in boxes in a Pleasant Grove garage, and their mother admits to police that she killed six of them. Controversy builds over whether Salt Lake City police should process more of the rape kits they collect. How does Utah stand to be affected by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals’ consideration…

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