Lobbyists ask Utah lawmakers to eliminate 7.5% sales tax to help oil and gas industry
(Tribune file photo) Crews work on the on the drilling platform of the 68 Pioneer Rig, a telescoping rig, in Newfield Exploration Co.'s oil fields near Roosevelt in 2012.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.