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Behind the Headlines: Former state Rep. Ken Ivory leaves state Legislature

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Former Utah Rep. Ken Ivory asks some questions about the sweeping tax overhaul bill during its first public hearing in a committee meeting on Friday, March 1, 2019.

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Former Utah Rep. Ken Ivory asks some questions about the sweeping tax overhaul bill during its first public hearing in a committee meeting on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Mitt Romney says states should take the lead on new gun laws. Ken Ivory resigns his legislative seat to work for a public lands consulting firm — one he helped secure a public contract for to the tune of $700,000. And despite losing federal funding, Planned Parenthood will keep operating in Utah.

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By The Salt Lake Tribune