State and National

Utah House Republicans are “very hesitant” to vote on any Medicaid expansion plan in a summer or fall special session, leaders said Wednesday.

That includes GOP Gov. Gary Herbert’s “Healthy Utah” – his tailor-made Medicaid expansion program that the governor is now trying to get federal officials to accept.

Herbert has said he wants to call a special session after federal health officials give Utah desired exemptions, and hopefully a bloc grant of around $200 million.

Hatch Pushes the VA for Answers On Veterans’ Care
Utah Senator Writes to VA Secretary Shinseki to Ask for Full Accounting of Utah VA Facilities

Obama signs NDAA 2014, indefinite detention remains

The president called defense bill a "welcome step" toward closing Gitmo, but civil liberties issues abound

Natasha Lennard Follow

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah has over 43,000 miles of public roads.  These roads connect communities, pass through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country, and they enable Utahns to enjoy an enviable standard of living.  Senator Mike Lee would like to showcase an outstanding collection of Utah’s roads in his Washington DC office.  All are invited by Senator Mike Lee and

Yes, Some People Will Have to Pay Back Their Obamacare Subsidies

Obamacare offers subsidies to help pay for health insurance – if you are buying insurance through the federal exchange and your income qualifies. But now the word is out that at least 1 million people are probably getting the wrong subsidy amounts.

Life After War

Coming home from war is a happy occasion – but transitioning back into civilian life carries unique challenges. One Marine veteran in Virginia found new opportunities in the transition – and now he helps others do the same.

Meet Brian Wilson.

These Guys Use 'Small Business' to Get Their Way in Washington

Saying that something helps small businesses is a great way to gain public support for your cause. Except when it’s not true.

Monday May 19, 2014

Personal Day

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

9:45 AM – Utah Taxes Now Conference

Location – Grand America Hotel, 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City

Media Access

1:45 PM – Derek Miller, Weekly Strategy Meeting

Location – Governor’s Office

3:00 PM – Healthy Utah Strategy Meeting

Location – Governor’s Office

3:00 PM – Marty Carpenter

Location – Governor’s Office

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

May 17, 2014

'She's Just a Child': 9-Year-Old Taken Away in Handcuffs