Republican lawmaker proposes overhauling the Utah Board of Education and eliminating elections for members

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Melissa Ballard speaks at the Utah Legislature on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Melissa Ballard speaks at the Utah Legislature on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.

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