State and National

        District 1: Current school board member, Terryl Warner, faces opponent David Clark in upcoming school board elections. While both candidates were handpicked by Gov. Herbert, they do have distinct differences in ideology that should be considered before casting your vote.

Congressman Rob Bishop

Congressman Rob Bishop is running for re-election as the Congressional Representative of Utah's First District. Mr. Bishop has served as Northern Utah's representative in Washington, D.C. for 12 years and currently serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Natural Resources Committee and as the Chairman of the Public Lands and Environmental Regulations Subcommittee.

Utah House District 29 Incumbent Lee Perry and Democrat contender Alan Yorgason vie for your vote on November 4th for the District 29 House Seat. Sentinel News had the opportunity to get statements from both candidates on what they would like voters to know.

Utah’s Attorney General, Sean Reyes, wants to continue to bring public trust back into the AG’s Office. “Over the last nine months, we have built a lot of productive momentum in the Utah Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and I am running for re-election to ensure we continue moving in the right direction. Public trust has been restored because of our emphasis on integrity and legal excellence and not political agendas and special interests,” he said.

Peter Knudson (R) is running for re-election for Utah's 17th District Senate seat, a seat he has occupied since 1998.        Senator Knudson was not able to be reached for an interview, but according to his website, voteknudson.com, Senator Knudson states:

"Dear friends and neighbors,

You know me as a reliable voice for conservative principles, good government, historic preservation, and strong economic development.

Tired of purchasing toys that break or that her grandchildren will outgrow, 62-year-old Barbara Carlson* decided the holidays were a perfect time to purchase a gift that will continue to protect both of her grandchildren well into their futures.

“I just became a grandmother for the second time, and I bought a permanent youth life insurance policy for my new granddaughter that could either one day help protect her financially if the unexpected happens or help her pay for college,” said Carlson.

Is Next Step in War on Religious Liberty Inspection of Religious Schools? That’s Happening in the UK

There is no doubt that the rights the First Amendment protects—freedom of speech and freedom of religion—are increasingly the most attacked.

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SANDY COROLES NAMED AS INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

Ogden, Utah – October 23, 2014 – The Ogden School District Board of Education voted to unanimously appoint Sandy Coroles as interim district superintendent during the public board meeting held this evening. Coroles will replace Brad Smith as superintendent in Ogden following Smith’s appointment as Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Coroles has previously been serving in the Ogden School District as the assistant superintendent.

Government Spends $1 Million to Study 'Subversive Propaganda' Online

Should the same government that improperly denied conservatives tax-exempt status now track the Twitter hashtag #teaparty?

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Early Voting begins today

SALT LAKE CITY --  There are 14 days until the Nov. 4 election, but beginning today through Friday, Oct. 31, select counties will hold Early Voting at locations across the state. Of Utah’s 29 counties, 19 are offering Early Voting, and the remaining 10 have sent by-mail ballots to every registered voter in their county.