State and National

Increase in Painkiller-Related Deaths Force DEA to Reclassify Drugs

A Morning in Immigration Court: Judge Hears 38 'Favorite' Cases, Many He'll See Again

Rapid-fire proceedings that occur most Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons in immigration court.

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August 20, 2014

Government to Farmers: Host Lesbian Wedding or Pay a $13,000 Fine

Daily Policy Focus: Should the government be able to coerce a family farm into hosting a same-sex wedding?

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'Big Green' Lobby Wants to Cut 2 of 3 Forestry Branches

Higher prices, lost jobs, and lower economic output would result from UN-inspired monopoly in forest certification, free market economists say.

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August 18, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: Lee, Herbert Host Utah Solutions Summit on Improving America's Regulatory Climate

Senator Tom Coburn (OK) to Deliver Keynote Address

Utah celebrates exceeding challenge to create 100,000 jobs in 1,000 Days

What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert invites the business community and leaders to celebrate exceeding the challenge to create 100,000 jobs in 1,000 days.

Why Is the Hollywood Elite Trying to Deny Others What They Have?

Daily Policy Focus: What, exactly, qualifies John Oliver and Sarah Silverman, who are both comedians, to give financial advice to people?

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Friday, August 15, 2014

Republican Chair Calls Proposed Debates a 'Set Up'

By Bob Bernick

Utah Republican Party chairman James Evans is warning his state legislative candidates not to expect fair treatment in a series of proposed debates sponsored by a University of Utah debate society, public radio station KCPW and the Alliance For a Better Utah.

Specifically, Evans says ABU is a nonprofit organization claiming to be objective politically, but really follows Democratic Party lines and advocates for liberal issues.

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

August 18, 2014 - August 22, 2014

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

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

Monday, August 18, 2014

3:30 PM – Representative Paul Ray

Location – Governor’s Office

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

11:00 AM – 100,000 jobs celebration

Utah job growth hits highest mark in 2014

SALT LAKE CITY (August 15, 2014) – Utah’s economy is growing at its fastest rate so far in 2014, and the unemployment rate is holding steady, according to figures released by the Department of Workforce Services today. The state posted a strong job growth rate of 3.6 percent, adding 45,900 jobs over the past 12 months.