Former Utah House speaker named chief lobbyist for Mormon church

Former Utah House Speaker Marty Stephens is returning to the state Capitol — this time as the chief lobbyist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The church announced Friday that Stephens is its new Director of Community and Government Relations in its Public Affairs Department.“Marty is serving on a volunteer basis, and will represent the church as a lobbyist,” said church spokesman Doug Andersen.Stephens is replacing John Q. Cannon, who recently was hired by th