Senate Leader Abuse of Power? Utah Lake Ads, New Dinner Spot
The story about Utah Senate President Stuart Adams initiating a change to a law to protect his own relative accused of rape has gone national. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Robert Gehrke break down his explosive reporting. Plus, wacky ads for Utah Lake, a hometown hero returns, and BYU’s new immigration course.
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Utah’s Senate president prompted law change that helped a teen charged with child rape [Salt Lake Tribune]
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Irreverent campaign highlights why 'Utah Lake is My Lake' [Fox 13]
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