Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

A leading Utah state senator with nearly 30 years in the Legislature says he will be forced out of office if a citizen initiative on legislative ethics passes.

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Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

The state PTA and some lawmakers agree sex education is not always taught correctly in Utah's schools — but both groups offer different solutions.

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Laura Seitz, Deseret News

Dueling scientists made presentations to a packed legislative committee hearing on the science behind global warming, and the political divisiveness over whether it is significantly caused by humans.

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Stuart Johnson, Deseret News

Gov. Gary Herbert clearly sounded frustrated at being asked yet again where he stands on several campaign reform issues, including a pair of citizen initiatives.

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