(Rick Bowmer | AP, pool) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox takes a selfie during a recent visit to Bears Ears National Monument. Citing a recent order written by Chief Justice John Roberts, Cox says Utah is "likely" to sue if President Joe Biden enlarges the monument without congressional approval. Pictured with Cox are Rep. Blake Moore, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and Sen. Mitt Romney.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.
Bethany began covering state government at The Tribune right in time for the 2018 election. She's a proud Maryland Terrapin and worked at newspapers in the D.C. area and in Orlando, Florida, before coming to Utah. Her aspiration is to one day keep an orchid alive for more than a month.