State and National

Federal Agency Blames 'Confusion' for Choking Business Owners' Access to Banks

Federal regulators have backed away from pressuring banks to stop doing business with legal enterprises that the Obama administration labeled “high risk” — including selling guns, making payday loans, and trading in rare coins.

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‘Secretive’ Government Move Relocates a Bit of the Border Crisis to a Virginia Suburb

About 45 miles from Washington, D.C., immigrant minors reside on the campus of a Christian nonprofit group founded by former NFL coach Joe Gibbs.

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Lee to Speak at Reagan Ranch to Commemorate 

33rd Anniversary of the Economic Recovery Tax Act

Rancho del Cielo – Today, Senator Mike Lee will deliver a speech at the Reagan Ranch to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of President Reagan signing into law one of his first major economic reforms, the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981. 

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

August 11, 2014 - August 15, 2014

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

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

Monday, August 11, 2014

10:30 AM – Champion of Small Business Award

Location – 9020 South Sandy Parkway, Sandy 84070

Media Access

1:00 PM – Maestro Thierry Fischer and the Utah Symphony 

August 7, 2014

How These Religious People Found a Way to Opt Out of Obamacare

Some 300,000 Americans now find coverage under this umbrella. But first they must promise to walk the straight and narrow, and sign a strict statement of conduct.

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USDA Extends Deadline for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced today that the enrollment deadline for the 2012 and 2013 Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) has been extended to Aug. 15, 2014. Originally, program sign-up was scheduled to end Aug. 1.

Agricultural Producers in Utah Still Have Time to Apply for Direct Farm Ownership Loan Program

Low-Interest Loans Can Help Producers Start or Expand Farms

USDA Sending Acreage History and Yield Reports to Help Producers Prepare for New Farm Bill Programs

Data will Help Farmers and Ranchers to Select the Coverage Options that Their Fit Needs

A Governor's Dilemma: Illegal Immigrants Divert Resources From State's Own Citizens

Writing for The Daily Signal, Gov. Mary Fallin says it's wrong for President Obama to ask Oklahomans to divert their attention and limited resources away from our own children.

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Governor monitoring events in Carbon, Davis Counties

SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 5, 2014) – Gov. Herbert is monitoring local incidents this morning in various parts of the state including the flooding of approximately 100 homes in Carbon County, flooding in Emery County and the landslide in North Salt Lake.

The Governor’s Office and the Dept. of Public Safety are in close communication with local government and public safety officials in the affected counties. We do not have any requests for assistance from the state at this time.