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OGDEN, Utah (AP) — The state's chief veterinarian has resigned after an investigation into a former employee's allegations he padded his pockets with work on the side and engaged in other questionable practices. Bruce King had overseen meat packing, slaughter and livestock inspections statewide for 15 years.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A mother says she's pleased a former West Valley City police officer has been charged in her daughter's shooting death, but wishes he faced a more serious charge. Melissa Kennedy told the Deseret News she thinks Shaun Cowley should have been charged with murder in the death of her 21-year-old daughter Danielle Willard during a 2012 drug investigation. A single count of manslaughter was filed last week against Cowley, a former narcotics officer.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utahns will have a chance to weigh in on whether they want their state to opt out of daylight saving time. State officials are planning a public forum on July 10 at the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City to explore all sides of the debate. The issue also will be the subject of a rural summit in Cedar City in August.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah lawmaker is questioning why the state is one of only 13 in the nation that tax the Social Security benefits of elderly residents. State Sen. Todd Weiler says he intends to pursue legislation that would grant a state income tax exemption — at least for low-income retired residents. The Woods Cross Republican says he was unaware of the policy until an elderly person in his district brought it to his attention.
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