Local Headlines 4-22-15

Salt Lake Tribune

Editorial: ‘Every Child Achieves’ strikes a better federal-state balance

West Jordan ousts city attorney, draws scrutiny from prosecutors

Rolly: Super-PAC ads boost Mike Lee, send message to potential rivals

Bridge over Utah Lake and new freeway among controversial proposals for Utah County

After Chaffetz complaint, TSA to add officers to speed security at SLC airport

U. scientists win U.S. Department of Defense contract to help lock down the country’s computers

Utah senator appeals to legacy of his grandpa, a Mormon prophet, in medical marijuana video

Utah GOP considers vetting candidates based on commitment to party’s principles

Deseret News

Jay Evensen: Utah plans for floods better than for droughts

Op-ed: Current Provo/Orem Bus Rapid Transit plan has major flaws

Editorial: U.S. prison populations have dropped, but we still have lessons to earn from other countries on incarceration and recidivism

S.L. County approves $320,000 for upcoming community preservation vote

Gov. Gary Herbert resisting Utah GOP efforts for him to testify in SB54 lawsuit

Siberian fires stoke Wasatch Front haze

Josh Romney: I won’t run against Sen. Mike Lee, but another Republican should

Other

Commissioners vote 2-1 supporting resolution that outlines BRT bond terms (Daily Herald)

Editorial: Inconvenient hearings on science standards (Standard-Examiner)

GrassRoots: Some Northern Utah Republicans not conservative enough (Standard-Examiner)

Hatch to IRS: Quit buying kazoos and toy footballs (Standard-Examiner)

Summit County’s Republican and Democratic parties re-elect chairmen (Park Record)

Former Park City mayor criticizes tunnel vision of Mountain Accord (Park Record)