State and National

Hatch Unveils Finance Committee Agenda, Pushes Back on President’s Tax Plan 

 

In a speech at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Utah Senator Says, “This plan that we’ll hear about tonight appears to be more about redistribution, with added complexity, and class warfare, directed at job-creating small businesses, than about tax reform, which is unfortunate, because we’re going to need real leadership from the White House – not just liberal talking points – if tax reform is going to be successful.”

The State of the Union: What It Is and Why It Matters

Each president's State of the Union offers a distinct historical snapshot while continuing an enduring constitutional tradition.

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Gov. Herbert statement on Supreme Court decisions to hear same-sex marriage case

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 16, 2015) – In response to the U. S. Supreme Court's decision to hear the same-sex marriage case from the 6th Circuit that upheld bans in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee, Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement:

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

Jan. 19, 2015 - Jan. 23 2015

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

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

Monday, January 19

Governor’s Office closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

No public events

Tuesday, January 20

No public events

Wednesday, January 21

Hatch Urges Supreme Court to Respect Constitutionality of Traditional Marriage 

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, a current member and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review whether the Constitution prevents states from defining marriage as between one man and one woman:

 

Speaker-elect Greg Hughes Statement on the Passing of Speaker Lockhart

SALT LAKE CITY (January 17, 2015) - An emotional outpouring of grief and support by members of the Utah House of Representatives has followed news today that former Speaker Rebecca Lockhart has passed away.

Speaker-elect Greg Hughes issued the following statement:

Niece of Martin Luther King Jr: 'Racism Has Not Been Erased'

Writing for The Daily Signal, Christian minister and pro-life activist Alveda King evokes the words of her uncle to call for repentance and forgiveness.

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UTGOP Statement on the passing of Speaker Becky Lockhart

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Republican Party Chairman James Evans released the following message on the passing of Former Speaker Becky Lockhart:

"I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Speaker Becky Lockhart. Both Stan and Becky are my friends and I'm truly brokenhearted," said Chairman Evans.

Hatch, Bennet Reintroduce Path Act to Streamline Approval of Antibiotics

Washington, D.C.—Senators Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, and Michael Bennet, D-Colo, today re-introduced legislation to create a new drug approval pathway to streamline access and encourage innovation and development of potentially lifesaving antibiotic drugs for patients, particularly veterans who have encountered antibiotic-resistant bacteria while overseas.

What the Media Missed About Obama's New Proposal: It's a Wage Cut for Workers

Daily Policy Focus: Make no mistake: The president's call for mandatory paid sick leave would simultaneously cut workers' pay.

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