A third-party senator, a ‘teacher of the year’ and an ‘ordinary citizen.’ Meet Utah’s new lawmakers

A third-party senator, a ‘teacher of the year’ and an ‘ordinary citizen.’ Meet Utah’s new lawmakers

Forward Party of Utah Sen. Emily Buss, Democrat Rep. John Arthur, and Republican Rep. Leah Hansen. (Photos courtesy of the Utah Senate and House)After three lawmakers quit their legislative roles to take other state leadership appointments, local office, or to open up unprecedented third-party elections, three newcomers will be casting their first votes in a general legislative session starting Tuesday. Forward Party of Utah Sen. Emily Buss of E…