(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) In this file photo from her days as director of Consumer Protection, Francine Giani, talks to reporters about the then embattled Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Utah. Gov. Gary Herbert announced Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, that Giani would retire after 35 years in state government.
Dan Harrie is a news editor over government and politics. He began his career at UPI, joining The Tribune in 1990 at a time when most government leaders spoke for themselves instead of through spokespeople.