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Five Years Later: Obamacare Hits Americans with Higher Premiums for Healthcare Coverage

 

Five Years Later: Obamacare Hits Americans with Higher Premiums for Healthcare Coverage

 

WASHINGTON – In advance of the fifth anniversary of the President’s health law, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today released a fact sheet outlining how the law has made healthcare coverage less affordable for some Americans as more families, workers, and job creators are getting hit with higher insurance premium costs.

 

OP-ED: IT’S TIME TO KILL PATENT TROLLS FOR GOOD

OP-ED: IT’S TIME TO KILL PATENT TROLLS FOR GOOD

By Senator Orrin Hatch

http://www.wired.com/2015/03/opinion-must-finally-legislate-patent-trolls-existence/

 

Utah Legislatures Considers Cow-Sharing

Rep. Marc Roberts, R-Santaquin, is hoping to allow individuals who own shares of cattle, also known as cow-sharing or herd-sharing, to be able to use the milk produced by them, even if the animals are not housed on their own property.

Representative Roberts explained to the committee that current law “allows the hide, meat and manure [be] consumed by everyone that owns the cow.” However, “if we go 50/50 on it together, and it is housed on my property, I can consume the milk that is produced by the cow” while others that own a share in the cow cannot.

BIG WIN AGAINST COMMON CORE AND SAGE TESTING

Parents across the state of Utah have encountered a variety of problems when trying to opt their children out of the controversial SAGE testing that goes hand in hand with Common Core. Stories across the web tell of parents who were instructed that they could not opt their child out because “the wrong form” was filled out, or the children were administered portions of the test despite being opted out. Children and parents alike are being bullied by USOE and told they do not have the right to opt out.

Water Year Worries

It’s no mystery that Utah is considered a desert, especially with the above normal temperatures of February and little precipitation that occurred that month. People may be wondering what this all means for Utah’s water year. Will there be enough water in the spring or summer? Is there a possibility of a drought? Looking at the facts may help alleviate some worries; but, needless to say, there’s a lot going on of which people need to be aware.

In Texas, State Leaders Attack Local Governments for Going Big on Regulations

 

In Texas, State Leaders Attack Local Governments for Going Big on Regulations

News: “The truth is," says Gov. Greg Abbott, "Texas is being California-ized with bag bans, fracking bans, tree-cutting bans."

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Gov. Gary Herbert's and Lt. Gov. Cox's schedule, March 16-21

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

March 16, 2015 - March 21, 2015

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

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

Monday, March 16

No public events

Tuesday, March 17

Rich County Convention

Time TBD

Wednesday, March 18

9:45 a.m. Radio interview, 1280 Zone

Fill out NCAA Bracket

Lee, Hatch Announce Plans to Introduce FTC Reform Bill

Lee, Hatch Announce Plans to Introduce FTC Reform Bill

Hunting and Outfitter Guide Sentenced for Illegally Killing and Transporting Wildlife

Hunting and Outfitter Guide Sentenced for Illegally Killing and Transporting Wildlife

What You Need to Know About the White House's Talks With Iran

What You Need to Know About the White House's Talks With Iran

News: Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States have prompted backlash from allies and U.S. senators alike, as the White House has said little about the details of a potential deal.

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