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It's Chinese New Year! That means, on January 31, the Year of the Fire Snake will officially slither away as we ring in the Year of the Wood Horse. 

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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 30, 2014

Herbert gives his State of the State address. Lawmakers worry about the state's water supply. Bell says Utah should move ahead on Medicaid expansion.

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Utah Breaking News | Brought to you by Utah Policy

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Legislation Aims to 'Clarify' Ethics Surrounding Lobbyist Gifts to Lawmakers

By Bob Bernick

Response to the SOTU Address

U.S. Sen. Mike Lee

January 28, 2014

Good evening.

I’m Senator Mike Lee, from Utah.

In the few minutes I have tonight – I’d like to speak especially to those Americans who may feel they have been forgotten by both political parties:

Those individuals and families who work hard, play by the rules, balance their budgets, honor the Golden Rule … and don’t understand why their government in Washington can’t do the same.

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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 29, 2014

Lee delivers the Tea Party response to the State of the Union. Salt Lake County could see water rationing this summer. Dueling marriage rallies at the Utah Capitol.

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January 28, 2014

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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 28, 2014

Lockhart hits Herbert. Same sex marriage may be a smaller issue on the Hill in 2014. Dabakis says he sees a need for "Count My Vote."

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MEDIA ADVISORY

January 27, 2014

 DAILY MEDIA BRIEFING WITH THE UTAH SENATE

 WHO: Utah Senate Leadership of both caucuses and members of the senate

 WHAT: Informal media Q & A

 WHERE: Senate President's Office AND online at http://www.senatesite.com/home/senate2/senatelive/.  Online viewers may text questions to 801-505-1457

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Saturday, February 8th, 2014

from 9am to 5pm

At the Smith and Edwards Theater (upstairs)

3936 N Hwy 126, Farr West, UT 84404

$15 per person $25 per couple

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Stuart Reid, who represents Davis, Weber and Morgan counties in the state Senate, will be one of several local speakers Tuesday at a Stand For Marriage event at the Utah Capitol.  

"It's an educational event to help people understand the importance to society of traditional marriage between one man and one woman," Reid said Friday. "It's an opportunity for the public to know there are many people concerned about the recent ruling of Judge Shelby."

Reid, R-Ogden, said traditional marriage already is struggling in modern society.