Lawmaker’s prostitute scandal shone light on Utah misconduct

State lawmakers across the country have been forced out of office, stripped of leadership posts or chastised after sexual misconduct allegations since last year, and Utah wasn’t immune.Republican Rep. Jon Stanard of St. George resigned in February, days before allegations surfaced that he met up with a prostitute in taxpayer-funded hotel rooms.Though he didn’t face a criminal investigation, Stanard was asked to repay about $225 he used for the rooms. He and his lawyer have not commen