State and National

Gov. Herbert receives Prison Relocation Commission report

SALT LAKE CITY (August 11, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement following the Prison Relocation Commission’s recommendation of a new prison site:

Hatch Acts to Stop Social Security Administration’s Backdoor Gun Grab

Senators say old age or disability not grounds to revoke Americans’ constitutional rights

Smartphone Access for All - Touch-free Access for People who Cannot Use Their Hands

Minneapolis (August 11, 2015)  -  Many persons with mobility issues have not had access to touch-screen smart phones and tablets … until now. Using unique technologies, companies like Komodo OpenLab and Sesame are creating touch-free user interfaces.

Governor appoints Derrin Owens to Utah House of Representatives

SALT LAKE CITY (August 10, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed the official letter to appoint Derrin Owens to the Utah House of Representatives. Owens will serve in District 58 to replace Jon Cox who resigned in July to become the governor’s communications director.

Aug. 11, 2015

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How a Swedish Sniper Found Redemption in the Ukraine War

This former neo-Nazi spokesman has changed his views—and now fights for freedom in Ukraine.

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Nation’s Largest Public Outreach shows Utahns want a clean, affordable and resilient energy supply

Envision Utah’s Your Utah, Your Future findings show residents want to be self-sufficient for energy through natural gas and renewable sources.

August 07, 2015

"to elevate the condition of men--to lift artificial weights from all shoulders, to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all, to afford all an unfettered start and a fair chance, in the race of life."

--Abraham Lincoln

Aug. 10, 2015

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Why 3 Men With All the Power Will Soon Parole More Prisoners in Alabama

In part three of a series, The Daily Signal examines how a criminal justice reform plan in Alabama would encourage the state's parole board to free more prisoners early.

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Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

August 10, 2015 - August 15, 2015

**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

Media representatives are welcome at events designated with “Media Access”

Monday, August 10

No public events

Tuesday, August 11

8:00 a.m. Vote in Primary Elections

Location: Orem City Office  

Media Access

Aug. 7, 2015

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Here Are 21 Policy Highlights From the First 2016 Republican Debate

The candidates addressed a number of policy issues such as the Iran deal, illegal immigration and the economy, which remains one of the most important issues among American voters.

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