House Speaker Brad Wilson announces he’s resigning from the Utah Legislature

House Speaker Brad Wilson is resigning from the Utah Legislature. The Kaysville Republican announced in April he was exploring a run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Mitt Romney. Romney, R-Utah, said last week he would not seek a second term next year. A news release from Wilson about his legislative resignation did not mention his Senate hopes. Other declared candidates include Riverton Mayor Trent Skaggs, but there is a long list of potential contenders, such as former Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz. “Serving in the Utah House of...