ISIS, NFL Are Case Studies of What Happens When Leaders Don't Lead

Both the White House and the National Football League needed videos to get them to do the right thing.

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Utah unemployment second-lowest in nation, job growth strong

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 19, 2014) – Utah’s unemployment rate is tied for second-lowest in the nation, holding steady at 3.6 percent, according to the latest figures from the Dept. of Workforce Services. The strong jobs report comes on the heels of news of a $166 million budget surplus in FY2014.

I was asked recently what my top priorities would be if re-elected as Utah's Attorney General. My answer is still the same as it was when I was sworn into office last December:

State of Utah, USA Leads Trade Mission to Brazil

Business development trip unites Utah companies with Brazilian counterparts

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert will lead a trade mission of state business leaders and government officials from Utah to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro Brazil, Nov. 4-11.

Hatch on the Nomination of Justice Jill N. Parrish to the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), current member and former Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after President Obama announced the nomination of Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill M. Parrish to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah:

Box Elder County—Human sexuality being taught in schools is a topic that has many parents concerned. At what age should it be introduced? Should it even be presented in the school? What materials are appropriate for teaching?

Governor announces 2014 revenue surplus

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 16, 2014) – Utah’s economy is the second strongest in the nation and strong economic growth has once again resulted in a budget surplus. Today, Gov. Gary R. Herbert announced the State of Utah ended Fiscal Year 2014 with a revenue surplus of $166 million. The total includes $131 million in the education fund and $35 million in the general fund.

Government Insider Warned of HealthCare.gov Security Risks: 'I Am Tired of the Cover Ups'

A new government report warns that HealthCare.gov security problems put your "sensitive personal information" at risk, writes Daily Signal senior independent contributor Sharyl Attkisson.

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September 18, 2014

Lee: The CR Prevents Congress From Doing Its Job

"This is why the CR matters for everyone in this country: it is the principal reason our government is so dysfunctional and so unaccountable. A government on autopilot leaves Congress paralyzed, powerless to implement meaningful government reforms, and powerless to hold the President and his administration responsible for their actions.”
 

September 17, 2014

Herbert: No New National Monument in Utah

Written by Bob Bernick on

17 September 2014
. Posted in Today At Utah Policy

Gov. Gary Herbert says there will be NO new national monument surrounding the current Canyonlands National Park, at least not soon.