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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 27, 2014

The 2014 Legislature gets underway. Utahns rally for clean air. Wayne Owens' son jumps into politics.

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Opposite Day - January 25

Today In History. What Happened This Day In History

A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened today in history.

January 25 

1533   Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn. 

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

January 27, 2014 – January 31, 2014

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

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

Monday, January 27, 2014

9:00 AM – Governor John Hickenlooper, time certain call Location: Governor’s Office

9:20 PM – Utah Public Radio Interview Location: Utah State Capitol

10:00 AM – Marty Carpenter, speech preparation Location: Governor’s Office

The strange, bizarre, crazy, silly, unknown hoildays and observances from around the country was very shocking to see. This is just a small list of the items I found. There's more around the world and in many other countries they have some of the same and more a bizarre dates as well. This was just fun to see.

With an ever increasing number of grandparents now raising grandchildren in the United States we realized that there is a great need for a support group in our area. Which our grandchildrens counselor has enthusiastically agreed. We would like to help those that have been, are or are new to this life style to find others like themselves. To help those who r new to get the support needed in a confusing atmostphere that many of us have been through when dealing w/ courts & DCFS.

Utah will accept Medicaid expansion. Herbert says he's open to civil unions for same-sex couples. Becker slams state leaders over air quality.

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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 23, 2014

Lawmakers form the "Clean Air Caucus" to address Utah's air quality. The hired gun lawyer hired by Utah to help with the Amendment 3 appeal took the job because of his LDS faith. Utah's push for campaign finance transparency might conflict with free speech.

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January 22, 2014

Contact:     Terrence Bride, Ogden City Business Development Manager

Phone:        801-629-8984

Email:        terrencebride@ogdencity.com

Ogden City recruits top aerospace engineering jobs, to Ogden Gateway Center:

Northrop Grumman first of many anticipated to grow aerospace industry cluster in Ogden

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 22, 2014

Utah gets an extension in their appeal of the Amendment 3 case. The ACLU sues Utah on behalf of same-sex couples. The LDS Church says don't change Utah's liquor laws.

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Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

January 20, 2014 – January 24, 2014

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

Media representatives are welcome at events designated with “Media Access

Monday, January 20, 2014

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

9:00 AM – Education Excellence

Location: Utah State Capitol

12:45 PM – Derek Miller, weekly strategy meeting

Location: Governor’s Office