State and National

Thanks for being a supporter of UT's arts and humanities. Clue into the 2019 Legislative Session with our advocacy updates.

The legislative session is already upon us! Where did 2018 go?! This year the cultural sector has at least $6 million at stake in funding and that doesn't even include the education appropriations! This is an advocacy season you don't want to miss out on. Read on for a quick summary of what we are gearing up for and how you can stay informed and involved!

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Jan 11, 2019

Situational awareness - January 11, 2019

Good morning from Salt Lake City and TGIF!

Friday's executive summary: Lawmakers propose a flood of legislation ahead of the 2019 session. Federal workers miss paychecks because of the government shutdown. Cohen will testify before Congress.

Sens. Lee and Romney Introduce the Protect Utah’s Rural Economy Act

WASHINGTON – Today, Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) reintroduced the Protect Utah’s Rural Economy (PURE) Act. The bill would protect Utah from presidential Antiquities Act abuse in much the same way Alaska and Wyoming are currently protected.

Business Vs. Family: 4 Tips For Finding

A Successful Balance

Almost everybody bemoans the difficulties in trying to maintain a healthy balance between family and work.  But for entrepreneurs, the inability to find that balance is not just unhealthy, it can result in the failure of both the business and the loss of the family.

Most entrepreneurs work at least 50 hours a week, and some people like Elon Musk say that working 100 hours a week is doable and will improve the chances for business success.  

New Research Shows Weight Loss Is All About Diet (Not Exercise). These Healthy Recipes from Cali'flour Kitchen Give You All the Flavor and None of the Guilt!

 How Young Is Too Young

For Orthodontic Treatment?

Step into a middle school and you likely will see plenty of smiles accented by braces.

But parents who put off a trip to the orthodontist until their child is on the cusp of the teen years could be waiting too late. Plenty of problems can start developing long before all of a child’s permanent teeth have arrived.

Gov. Herbert lowers flags in honor of Officer Joseph William Shinners

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 9, 2019) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has ordered the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State of Utah on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 to honor the life and service of Provo City Police Officer Joseph William Shinners, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on Jan. 5, 2019.

The governor has previously issued the following statement:

Sen. Lee Elected Chairman-Designate of Joint Economic Committee

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement today after being elected chairman-designate of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) in a meeting of Senate Republicans:

“I am honored to have been chosen to serve as Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee for the 116th Congress,” Sen. Lee said.