Gov. Herbert and Pamela Atkinson to ask for public support
during tax season with new online donation site
Utahns can donate to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund on their state tax forms and online
What
To encourage Utahns to donate to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund, Gov. Gary R. Herbert and Pamela Atkinson will take a tour of Freedom Landing, followed by a press conference focused on how the fund benefits homeless service providers throughout the state. As part of the event, Gov. Herbert will meet with several formerly homeless veterans who live in the permanent supportive housing at Freedom Landing.
Who
Gov. Gary R. Herbert
Pamela Atkinson, Homeless Advocate
Daniel Nackerman, Executive Director, Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
Veterans living at Freedom Landing
Where
Freedom Landing
1900 W. North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
When
Feb. 20, 2019
10-11 a.m.
Visuals
Gov. Herbert meeting with formerly homeless veterans
Background
The Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund receives donations from individuals
and businesses on their state tax form. All donations to the fund go to service organizations statewide that work with individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The annual tax campaign highlights the opportunity Utahns have to donate directly to the trust fund, which enables vital services and assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Gov. Herbert Signs Nine Base Budget Bills
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 19, 2019) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed nine base budget bills into law this afternoon. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2018 General Legislative Session so far to 10. Information on these bills can be found below.
Higher Education Base Budget, McKell, M.
Business, Economic Development, and Labor Base Budget, Potter, V.
Retirement and Independent Entities Base Budget, Hall, C.
Infrastructure and General Government Base Budget, Sagers, D.
National Guard, Veterans’ Affairs, and Legislature Base Budget, Last, B.
Public Education Base Budget Amendments, Hillyard, L.
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Base Budget, Hinkins, D.
Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Base Budget, Anderegg, J.
Social Services Base Budget, Christensen, A.
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Bishop Responds to U.S. Space Force Directive
WASHINGTON – On February 19, President Trump issued Space Policy Directive-4: Establishment of the United States Space Force. Following the release of the Presidential Memoranda, Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the statement below.
“This is a logical step forward using the military branch that makes sense. It will enhance our military dominance. I will work with Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to demonstrate the integral role that Hill AFB is poised to play given the thriving space and defense industry in northern Utah.”
NOTE: Bishop is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and Utah’s only representation on an armed services committee. Bishop serves on the subcommittees of Strategic Forces & Readiness
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Bishop Responds to U.S. Space Force Directive
WASHINGTON – On February 19, President Trump issued Space Policy Directive-4: Establishment of the United States Space Force. Following the release of the Presidential Memoranda, Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) issued the statement below.
“This is a logical step forward using the military branch that makes sense. It will enhance our military dominance. I will work with Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to demonstrate the integral role that Hill AFB is poised to play given the thriving space and defense industry in northern Utah.”
NOTE: Bishop is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and Utah’s only representation on an armed services committee. Bishop serves on the subcommittees of Strategic Forces & Readiness
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