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AG Swallow welcomes investigation by lawmakers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:36:30 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Attorney General John Swallow says he welcomes an investigation by lawmakers into the allegations that have dogged him since he assumed office in January.

Utah lawmaker plans murder suspect custody law

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:31:24 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah lawmaker is working on legislation to allow judges to consider removing a child from a parent's custody if that parent is a suspect in their spouse's murder.

Girls' home in turmoil over sex-abuse allegations

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:31:51 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah regulators said Thursday they were allowing a group home for troubled girls to remain open despite allegations that three of the girls were raped or sexually assaulted by a member of the family business.

Another Utah lawmaker calls for Swallow to resign

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:49:05 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Rep. Spencer Cox has become the second state lawmaker to publicly call for Utah Attorney General John Swallow to resign.

Lawmaker wants to lure gun makers to Utah

Mon, 27 May 2013 15:05:51 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah lawmaker wants to entice gun manufacturers to set up business in the state and has begun work on legislation to offer incentives.