State and National

Governor to ceremonially sign air quality related bills

What:                 Gov. Gary R. Herbert will ceremonially sign:

·         H.B.19 – Electric Vehicle Charging Service Amendments

·         H.B.38 – Resource Stewardship Amendments

·         H.B.61 – Clean Air Programs

·         H.B.154 – Wood Burning Amendments

·         H.B.74 – Energy Efficient Vehicle Tax Credits

·         H.R. 5 – House Resolution on Clean-burning Renewable Fuels

7 Reasons Nothing Should Stand in the Way of the Keystone XL Pipeline

The Washington Post slammed the administration’s continued delay of a Keystone XL decision, calling it “absurd” and “embarrassing.” And for good reason – in fact, many good reasons. We have compiled 7 of the most compelling.

Why Your Boss Probably Isn't Speaking at This Conference

American companies like Boeing, General Electric, Caterpillar, and John Deere are in the club.

What about your company?

These are just a few of the firms you might have heard of that benefit from the Export-Import Bank. It’s a government program that loans money to foreign governments and companies to buy stuff from American companies.

USDA Designates 2 Counties in Nevada as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding Area

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated two counties in Nevada as primary natural disaster areas due to the recent drought.

The counties are:

Lincoln            White Pine

April 23, 2014

Bill Clinton Is Concerned and You Should Be, Too

What do Bill Clinton, The Washington Post, and The Heritage Foundation have in common?

Local News Highlights: Daily Briefing

How to Sound Smart About Utah Politics - April 22, 2014

Iran Exploits Interim Nuclear Agreement to Undermine Sanctions

Taxpayer-Backed Loans to Foreign Companies Split Hill's Republicans

Quick Hits

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

April 21, 2014  -  April 25, 2014

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

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

Monday April 21, 2014

10:30 AM – Marty Carpenter    Location – Governor’s Office

11:00 AM – Jacey Skinner    Location – Governor’s Office

11:30 AM – House Leadership    Location – Governor’s Office

Latest Trick for Illegal Immigrants: Granting Amnesty in Return for Military Service

Here’s a disturbing new idea from some members of Congress: Trade instant citizenship to illegal immigrants if they’ll agree to serve in the U.S. military.

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Utah Office of Tourism/Governor's Office of Economic Development

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National Geographic Features Utah’s Ancient Past