State and National

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

July 21, 2014 - July 25, 2014

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

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

Monday July 21, 2014

1:15 PM – Governor’s Leadership Meeting

Location – Governor’s Office

2:30 PM – Governor Mike Pence, time certain call

Location – Governor’s Office

3:00 PM – Superintendent Martell Menlove

Putting the best interest of our students first

Governor Herbert takes actions to resolve divisive issues in education

SALT LAKE CITY - (July 17, 2014) Gov. Gary R. Herbert has taken action to resolve divisive issues in education. Today, he reaffirmed his commitment to Utah students by calling for expert and public review of education standards while addressing other issues of growing concern in education.

July 17, 2014

The Moral Difference Between Israel and Hamas

Daily Policy Focus: Hamas sets up rocket launchers—as well as supply dumps and command-and-control sites—in the midst of apartment buildings, mosques and schools.

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The nationwide Common Core educational standard sticks in the political craw of a number of Utah Republican legislators.

How’s this for a radical idea?

Reject the waiver/federal funding for George Bush’s No Child Left Behind – now widely condemned by Republicans across the land and in Utah – fund the lost federal money to the tune of $26 million, if need be, and see the behinds of both Common Core and No Child Left Behind.

Utah named #1 again, and again, and again

Utah identified as a symbol of economic growth that other states should use as a model

SALT LAKE CITY — (July 16, 2014) For the third consecutive year, Utah has been recognized as the top pro-business state by Pollina Corporate based on 32 factors controlled by state government.  

SALT LAKE CITY – (July 16, 2014) Gov. Gary R. Herbert has named Dr. Laura Nelson as director of the Office of Energy Development. Nelson has both public and private energy sector experience and previously served as energy advisor to former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr.

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee delivered a speech on the Senate floor in opposition to a Democrat-sponsored bill that would empower the federal government to coerce employers of all faiths into violating their deepest personal convictions.  The poorly titled “Protect Women’s Health from Corporate Interference Act” would greatly restrict Americans’ religious liberties within the narrow confines of the Democratic Party’s partisan agenda and the whims of politicians and bureaucrats.

Is Sending the Military to the Border a Good Idea?

Daily Policy Focus: 25-year army Veteran and Heritage's Vice President of Foreign Policy, James Carafano, sat down with The Daily Signal to answer questions about the border.

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On the Border, Activist’s Arrest Rattles the ‘Dreamers’

McALLEN, Texas – In this suddenly notorious border town, focal point for tens of thousands of illegal immigrants from Central America, solemn and sometimes defiant activists stand vigil outside the Border Patrol station where one of their leaders was detained following his arrest at the local airport.