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We would love to get the lethal injection worked out ... But if not, now we have a backup plan.

Utah state Rep. Paul Ray, who sponsored a bill to bring the firing squad back as a method of execution. Utah, like other death penalty states, is having a hard time procuring the drugs for lethal injections amid a nationwide shortage.

Utah state Rep. Paul Ray, who sponsored a bill to bring the firing squad back as a method of execution. Utah, like other death penalty states, is having a hard time procuring the drugs for lethal injections amid a nationwide shortage. 

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.