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Article: Did Utah County 'fumble' at Capitol?

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March 6, 2005
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Think of it as a fumble in football.

With minutes remaining in the 2005 Legislative session, Utah County leaders figuratively "dropped the ball" on legislation to benefit the county's commuters.

They also received no funding for a distance learning center at Utah Valley State College -- and suffered a setback with an annexation bill.

Lawmakers and lobbyists are laughing at the losses. Transportation planners are lamenting lost opportunities: Utah County was supposed to be a powerhouse this session, with a high number of legislative leaders hailing from "Happy Valley."

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