Utah lawmakers advance bill to block cities and counties from adding gun restrictions

Utah House lawmakers on Wednesday pushed forward a bill that would strengthen the state’s dominance over gun policy — a proposal that could unravel Salt Lake County’s recent decision on gun shows at county-owned facilities.The measure’s sponsor, Rep. Cory Maloy, R-Lehi, said his intent is to prevent local governments from enacting a patchwork of firearms regulations that might confuse and potentially endanger gun owners.“What we’re trying to do here is not ups