State and National

Date: 10/30/2014

OGDEN CITY INTRODUCES UTAH’S FIRST LIFESTYLE BUSINESS PARK

WHO:                                     Ogden City                 

WHAT:                                   Open house and ground breaking on blight reduction activities in anticipation of new business park

Does Hillary Clinton Hate Business?

Daily Policy Focus: Clinton says she didn't really mean this comment: "Don't let anybody tell you that it’s corporations and businesses that create jobs." But actions speak louder than words. What has she ever done to help businesses grow?

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How Marriage Helps Men Make a Way Bigger Salary

Daily Policy Focus: Middle-aged married men make about $19,000 more on average compared to their single peers. Could encouraging marriage decrease inequality?

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Senator Hatch Announces J.P. Freire as New Communications Director

And Mathew Jensen as Legislative Assistant

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch announced Friday that J.P. Freire will be joining his staff as Communications Director overseeing communications for the state of Utah and the personal office.

Exclusive: Ordained Ministers Speak Out After Government Threatens to Jail Them for Not Performing Same-Sex Weddings

In an interview with The Daily Signal, Don and Lynn Knapp talk for the first time about why they decided to not perform same-sex weddings in Idaho, even though they could face time in jail.

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Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

October 27, 2014 - October 31, 2014

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

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

Monday, October 27

9:15 a.m. - Utah Veteran Owned Business Partnership

Location - Wasatch Indoor Bike Park, 815 West 2400 South, South Salt Lake City

Media access

Tuesday, October 28

October 25, 2014

Government to Ordained Ministers: Celebrate Same-Sex Wedding or Go to Jail

Elections in Utah are unique in that voters often get the chance to decide policy change by voting on initiatives and referendums during election years. Sometimes these changes result in State Constitutional amendments and this year is no exception. On November 4, voters will decide the fate of three proposed amendments that were passed during the 2014 Legislative Session by a two-thirds majority. Here is a quick rundown of the initiatives.

Amendment A – Utah Qualifications of Tax Commission Members

Scott Totman, a private business owner in Stansbury Park, is running as the Democratic Party nominee for Utah's 17th District Senate seat against Incumbent, Peter Knudson.