MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Lee to Award Purple Heart to Vietnam Veteran in Medal Ceremony
SALT LAKE CITY – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is pleased to present Scott Shupe from Midway, Utah the Purple Heart for services rendered during the Vietnam war. Sen. Lee and his staff worked with the Army liaison office to ensure that Shupe received the earned medal for his service and injuries received during combat. He will receive this award in a medal ceremony. This event serves to highlight Shupe’s sacrifice and service and to commemorate Vietnam War Veterans day. We would also encourage all veterans or constituents who may be dealing with an issue with a federal agency to reach out to Sen. Lee’s or a delegation member’s office for help in resolving any problems.
***The event is open to press. Please RSVP to Jillian Wheeler or email with inquiries***
WHO:
U.S. Senator Mike Lee
Brigadier General Thomas C. Fisher
Other delegation members may be in attendance
WHAT: Medal ceremony
WHERE: Utah State Capitol – Gold Room
WHEN: Friday, March 30th 2018; 4:00pm MT
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HUNGOVER
Releases WILT EP
Out Now via Smartpunk Records
Available for Purchase Here
Previously featured on Alternative Press,
The Noise, New Noise Magazine, and more
"Behind Cortes' Patrick Stump-esque vocals
are a band with tight musicianship to craft
an upbeat alt-rock track." - Substream Magazine
"Please play Wilt again. It's hard not to get lost in Cortes' vocals,
but you must keep spinning this disc until you lock into the gorgeous melodies and tight musicianship that defines Hungover."
- Shockwave Magazine
Orlando, FL - March 28, 2018 - The wait is over for Orlando pop-rock act Hungover's new EP, WILT, out today via Smartpunk Records. The re-release features three brand new tracks, and has recently been featured on Alternative Press, Substream Magazine, The Noise, New Noise Magazine, and more. Fans can purchase WILT here, or stream it now via Spotify. With a sound as polished as it is personal, Hungover is ready to bring their unique pop-heavy brand of rock to listeners everywhere. For additional information, please visit: www.wearehungover.com
On the new EP, Hungover shares: "WILT is a record about moving on and letting go. The album title is an acronym for 'When I Lose Touch' and the lyrical content is focused around the idea that sometimes to make progress in life, you have to get rid of the things and the people that weigh you down the most. When we were writing and recording WILT, we were going through big changes in our lives. We have grown up with this release and we hope you can get out of it what we put into it: heart, honesty, and a hope for tomorrow."
The band will be celebrating the release of WILT with a hometown album release show at Soundbar in Orlando on Saturday, March 31st. Each person who purchases a ticket will receive a free copy of the EP - for more information, please visit: https://goo.gl/YwkN6g.
Hungover is Marc Cortes (vocals), Evan Colson (guitars, vocals), Sean Connors (guitar), Austin Barney (bass, vocals), and Gabriel Santiago (drums).
The past two years have been a whirlwind for the quintet, including their first ever cross-country tours, the release of their EP WILT in 2016, and print features in Alternative Press and Rock Sound - plus placement on BBC Radio 1's Radio One Rock Show.
All of this has culminated in their signing to Smartpunk and the upcoming re-release of WILT with brand new tunes. With a combination of catchy hooks, dynamic instrumentals, and angsty lyrics, the group is set to take over 2018 with refreshing pop vibes that are sure to make you move and put you in your feelings all at once.
WILT is out now via Smartpunk Records. The vinyl release will be limited to 1000 copies: 500 black (distro), 350 crimson (tour exclusive), 150 Crimson Side A, Golden Side B (Smartpunk exclusive).
For More Information, please visit:
Website: www.wearehungover.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hungoverband
Twitter: www.twitter.com/hungoverband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hungoverband
WILT Tracklisting:
1. Three's Company
2. Girlfriend
3. Fever
4. Around
5. Exit: Stage Left
6. Irish Goodbye
7. Falling Out
8. Sleep Alone
Upcoming Tour Dates:
3/31 - Orlando, FL @ Soundbar **Album Release Show
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Gov. Herbert statement on safeguards for medical cannabis
SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 29, 2018) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has released the following statement regarding HB 197 Cannabis Cultivation Amendments, which he recently signed into law, and the Medical Cannabis Initiative being proposed for the November ballot.
I recently signed into law HB 197 Cannabis Cultivation Amendments. Legislators have worked with my administration for years to produce this legislation. It creates a framework for licensed physicians to recommend cannabis for their patients, paves the way for the establishment of lawful cannabis dispensaries, and allows for the implementation of careful safeguards for the safe use of medical cannabis.
I fully support the science-supported use of substances that, under medical supervision, can improve lives. Consequently, I support efforts to allow medical researchers to better understand the medical properties of cannabis. That, in turn, will allow physicians and pharmacists to prescribe and dispense cannabis as a controlled substance in accordance to the highest standards of medical science. Our new law, HB 197, is an important first step in this effort.
There is an expansive initiative being proposed for the ballot this November that would bring so-called medical marijuana to Utah called the Medical Cannabis Initiative.
This initiative, however, has significant flaws. It lacks important safeguards regarding its production and utilization and would potentially open the door to recreational use.
We need to be cautious as we test and introduce cannabis into our formulary. I believe the consequences of this initiative, even if they are unintended, will do more harm than good.
Because our new law, HB 197, promotes medical science and public safety in ways absent from this initiative petition, I will actively oppose the Medical Cannabis Initiative.
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Tom Fitton: "Netflix Doubles down in support of Obama Corruption"
Source: Fox News
Former national security adviser and U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice now has a new role on Netflix's board of directors, appearing to follow her former boss who is in reported "advanced negotiations" to create a series of shows with the streaming giant. The company made the announcement on Wednesday, with Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings praising her prior work on intelligence issues for former President Barack Obama.
