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Southern Utah Senator Chosen To Lead Chamber

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(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah Senate Republicans have selected Evan Vickers of Cedar City as the chamber's next president. Vickers will become the first Senate president from southern Utah since 1962 when he takes over in January. He says water, housing and rural needs will be central issues.

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