Governor Gary R. Herbert's Schedule
February 10, 2020 - February 14, 2020
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, February 10
Meetings in Washington, D.C.
Travel to Salt Lake City
Tuesday, February 11
10:30 p.m. Attend Leadership Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Meet with Lt. Governor Spencer Cox
Location: Governor’s Office
3:15 p.m. Meet with General Counsel
Location: Governor’s Office
4:30 p.m. Meet with Canadian Consul, General Stéphane Lessard
Location: Governor's Office
Wednesday, February 12
1:00 p.m. Speak at Celebration of Suffrage Press Conference
Location: State Capitol Building
Media Availability
3:10 p.m. Speak at Chevron Tier 3 Fuels Event
Location: Salt Lake City
Media Availability
Thursday, February 13
10:00 a.m. Meet with Consul General of the Netherlands, Gerber Kunst
Location: Governor’s Office
10:30 a.m. Speak at Fallen Service Members Memorial Event
Location: State Capitol Building
6:45 p.m. Speak at Harvard Alumni Association of Utah Event
Location: Salt Lake City
Friday, February 14
11:45 a.m. Attend Cabinet Meeting
Location: State Capitol Building
1:30 p.m. Deliver Valentines to Veteran Patients
Location: Salt Lake City
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox's Schedule
February 10, 2020 - February 14, 2020
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, February 10
9:15 a.m. Speak at Canyonlands Business Summit
Location: Moab
Media Access
Tuesday, February 11
10:45 a.m. Attend Every Brilliant Thing Performance
Location: Salt Lake City
1:00 p.m. Weekly Update with Governor Herbert
Location: Governor’s Office
2:30 p.m. Meet with ChamberWest Leadership Institute
Location: State Capitol Building, Gold Room
3:00 p.m. Elections Review with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
3:30 p.m. Update with Chief of Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
4:00 p.m. State Bonding Commission Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
Wednesday, February 12
10:30 a.m. Speak at Parent Teacher Student Association Day on the Hill
Location: State Office Building Auditorium
2:30 p.m. State Homeless Coordinating Committee Meeting
Location: State Capitol Complex, House Building
Thursday, February 13
9:00 a.m. Meet with Legislative Leadership
Location: State Capitol Building, Senate Chambers
10:00 a.m. Attend Future Focus Day on the Hill
Location: State Capitol Building, Rotunda
Media Access
10:30 a.m. Attend Fallen Service Members Memorial Event
Location: State Capitol Building
2:30 p.m. Speak at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Day
on the Hill
Location: State Capitol Building, Rotunda
Media Availability
Travel to Cedar City
Friday, February 14
11:00 a.m. Attend Fred Adams Memorial Service
Location: Southern Utah University
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 8 AM
Wardruna to Perform at Rockwell
at The Complex on October 12, 2020
Salt Lake City, UT. February 11, 2020 – Norwegian music group, Wardruna, to perform on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Rockwell at The Complex located at 536 West 100 S. Salt Lake City, UT. 84101. This show is all ages and begins at 8:30 PM with doors opening at 7:30 PM.
Tickets are $45.00, and will go on sale Friday, February 14th at 10 AM. Tickets will be available at Thecomplexslc.com, by phone at 801-467-8499, or in person at The Complex Box Office.
Since their formation in the early 2000’s initiated by composer Einar Selvik, WARDRUNA have had vast worldwide success, transcending music genres, cultures and languages while being renowned for their innovative and genre-creating renditions of ancient Nordic traditions.
The group's massive musical contributions to History Channel ́s TV series VIKINGS—which consists of over 60 placements and substantial work on the show’s musical score in addition to appearances by EINAR, who starred and performed on two occasions in Season 3 and 4-- has exposed their music to a broad audience worldwide.
WARDRUNA merge academics with pop culture, and their thorough and serious approach has made them one of today’s foremost communicators of Norse culture. Today’s top international scholars on Old Norse studies use EINAR's work to exemplify how music might have been executed in earlier times in Scandinavia and he has lectured about his work with historical music in prestigious universities such as Oxford, University of Denver, Reykjavik University and University of Bergen. Alongside fellow Norwegian metal band Enslaved, WARDRUNA was commissioned by the Norwegian government to write and perform a music-piece for the 200-year anniversary of the Norwegian constitution in 2014.
For more information please visit: Wardruna.com
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GOED to Host Future Focus: Targeted Industry Day on the Hill
What: The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) will host Future Focus: Targeted Industry Day on the Hill. Representatives from the aerospace and defense, life science and tech industries will gather on Utah’s Capitol Hill to discuss challenges and opportunities. The Day on the Hill event helps legislators interact with companies, associations and industry community members.
Attendees can visit more than 30 exhibitors, each showcasing their work in the aerospace, life science and tech industries. Participants can engage in a variety of demonstrations, hands-on activities and will have the opportunity to speak with industry leaders of Utah’s future-focused technologies.
Breakfast will be provided.
Why: Utah has been the home of strong information technology and software companies for more than two decades. Utah’s Silicon Slopes has garnered national attention from USA Today, CNBC, TechCrunch, Fast Company and other major media outlets.
Since 2008, employment in Utah’s tech industry grew at a rate of 4.9% per year, more than double the growth rate in other Utah industries and more than triple the growth rate in the U.S. tech industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, the state had the greatest percentage of tech job growth in the nation at 7.69%. Utah easily outpaces national statistics, representing around 118,600 jobs among more than 6,711 tech companies and an additional 50,100 in tech-related employment in the aerospace, defense, life science and other industries in the state.
Utah’s aerospace and defense industry is home to several large companies and also includes many specialized companies that contribute to the growing supply chain for both commercial and defense applications. Utah’s core aerospace and defense competencies include design, composites manufacturing, software and control systems, sophisticated testing, and repair maintenance.
Utah’s aerospace industry accounts for approximately 944 establishments and around 33,656 jobs and is projected to see continued strong growth over the next decade. Hill Air Force Base injected nearly $3.7 billion into Utah’s economy in 2019 and is Utah’s largest single-site employer, in both total employees and salary paid-out. New programs operating at Hill, the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program and the F35 program will keep this industry’s economic future sound.
From 2012 to 2017, Utah’s life science industry had the most significant job growth of any of the top 20 states with substantial life science communities. The sector accounts for 43,000 jobs. Including support services, that number expands to over 130,00 jobs. The job growth rate is 50% higher than the state average, with $13 billion in direct and indirect gross domestic product. There are approximately 1,000 life science companies in Utah covering over 21 counties and 80 cities.
Where: Utah State Capitol Rotunda, 350 State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Interview Opportunities: Chanel Flores, Aerospace and Information Technology Industry Director, GOED; Clark Cahoon, Life Science Industry Director, GOED
Photo Opportunities:
Exhibitors include Albany Engineered Composites, BioUtah, Boeing, Borsight, Dell EMC, Deseret UAS, Discgenics, Electrafly, Fluidx, Fortem Technologies, Fresenius, Hill Air Force Base, Jancki, Kihomac, L-3, Lucid, Northrop Grumman, NuView, Parker Hannifin, ProLung, Qualtrics, SLC International Airport, Stadler US, Stryker, Turner Imaging and Health Catalyst, UAMMI, Women Tech Council, and Zenerchi.
About the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Under the direction of Gov. Gary Herbert, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) provides resources and support for business creation, growth and recruitment, and helps drive increased tourism, film production and outdoor recreation in the state. Utilizing state resources and private sector contracts, GOED administers programs in economic areas that demonstrate the highest potential for development. Learn more at business.utah.gov or by calling (801) 538-8680.
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Cybersecurity Software Revenue to Reach $27 bn by 2023
The rising number of data breaches and cyberattacks globally, as well as the increasing awareness of the state-sponsored cyberattacks, have led to an increased demand for cybersecurity software solutions.
According to data gathered by PreciseSecurity.com, the overall cybersecurity software revenue is expected to reach $25.1 bn in revenue this year, growing 4.8% year-on-year. The rising trend is set to continue in the following years, with the entire market reaching $27 bn worth in the next three years.
Cybersecurity as Global Concern
Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest concerns for both citizens and businesses all around the world. The growing demand for eCommerce platforms, technology developments including AI and IoT, and the rising number of connected devices have led to the massive adoption of cybersecurity solutions.
The cybersecurity software market refers to all software solutions aiming to protect individual computing devices, networks, or any other computing-enabled device. It includes antivirus software, management of access, data protection and security against intrusions, and any other system-level security risks, both in local installation and cloud service.
In 2012, the global cybersecurity software market reached $17.5 bn worth. In the next seven years, the market revenue grew by nearly 40% and reached a $23.9 bn value in 2019. The statistics indicate that the entire market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% in the next three years.
The US is the Leading Cybersecurity Software Market
In global comparison, the United States is the leading cybersecurity software market in the world. The statistics indicate the entire US market is set to reach $10.1 bn value this year.
With $1.5 bn value or 6.5 times less than the US market, the United Kingdom ranked as the second-biggest market globally. The 2020 data show Germany is expected to reach $1.1 bn market value this year, followed by France and Canada as other leading markets.
The full story can be read here: https://www.precisesecurity.com/articles/cybersecurity-software-revenue-to-reach-27-bn-by-2023/
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Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Published 6:00 a.m. CT Feb. 10, 2020
Congressmen Mark Pocan, D-Wis., left, and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., right. (Photo: Wire services)
Add Madison Democrat Mark Pocan and Florida Republican Matt Gaetz to the list of political polar opposites to throw their support behind legislation to reform the controversial agriculture checkoff program.
The bill, known as the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming, or OFF, calls for adding transparency to how about $900 million in farmer money is spent each year by requiring checkoff programs to publish budgets and undergo audits.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, mirrors a Senate bill that also has an eclectic group of sponsors, including Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who is running for president, and former presidential candidate Cory Booker, D-New Jersey. Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Rand Paul of Kentucky are also sponsoring the bill.
Farmers producing about two dozen types of commodities, ranging from dairy products to Christmas trees, are mandated to pay a portion of their revenue into checkoff programs. The money is supposed to be used to promote their commodities, although critics say some of the programs misuse the funds by overpaying executives or using it to lobby against the interest of small farmers.
This is the third time bills to reform the program have been introduced and backers of the effort have included several strange bedfellows, including the Humane Society of the United States, some dairy farmers and ranchers, environmental groups and the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.
"It's not often that you have Matt Gaetz, Mark Pocan and Speaker (Nancy) Pelosi all on the same page — especially these days," said Marty Irby, executive director at Animal Wellness Action.
Marty Irby, executive director of Animal Wellness Action. (Photo: Animal Wellness Action)
A 2017 GAO report requested by Pelosi criticized the checkoff program and recommended it improve its transparency by posting key documents online.
Pocan is a liberal Democrat who represents Madison and is the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Gaetz is a conservative who is often seen on cable TV vociferously defending President Donald Trump.
Irby said Gaetz is backing the bill because of his interest in animal welfare and government transparency. He attributed Pocan's backing to his support of family farmers and animal welfare.
Controversy, corruption and charges that they operate under a veil of secrecy have tainted some of the checkoff programs.
Critics point to an attempt by the American Egg Board to use checkoff money in an attempt to kill sales of a vegan mayonnaise product, alleged illegal lobbying and the USDA's failure to file on a timely basis required financial reports as examples of how checkoff money has been misused.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel last year reported that as many small dairy farms were closing, Thomas Gallagher, head of Dairy Management Inc. — a nonprofit funded with checkoff money — was paid more than $1 million three times from 2013 to 2017.
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack became the top-paid Dairy Management executive in 2018 when he was paid $999,421.
Irby said that in the past week he and Mike Eby, chairman of the National Dairy Producers Organization, met with several representatives on Capitol Hill and that he expected other congressmen to announce support for the bill.
Mike Eby is the chairman of the National Dairy Producers Organization. (Photo: Raphaël Bouvier-Auclair/Radio-Canada)
“With farmer bankruptcies and suicides at an all-time high, family farmers across America are screaming for checkoff reform and passage of the OFF Act,” Eby said in a statement issued by Animal Wellness Action.
A second bill that calls for making payments to the checkoff program voluntary is also pending in Congress. That bill is sponsored by Denver Riggleman, R-Virginia.
Contact Cary Spivak at (414) 223-5467 or cspivak@jrn.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cspivak or Facebook at facebook.com/cary.spivak.
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