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Lawmakers and advocates discuss bill aimed at solving violent crimes
SALT LAKE CITY — Lawmakers and advocates are looking to use this year's legislative session boost efforts by law enforcement agencies across the state to solve violent crimes. During a press conference at the Utah State Capitol Tuesday morning, legislators and advocates spoke with the regional press about H.B. 137, a bill to create a Violent Crime Clearance Rate Fund that would award grants to help law enforcement agencies across the state in solving crimes. Bill sponsor Rep. Tyler Clancy (R-Provo) introduced the press conference with a dose of reality. "Violence impacts us all," ...