Gov. Herbert calls special session of the Utah State Legislature
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 14, 2016) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has issued a call for a special session of the Utah State Legislature. The session will be held on Nov. 16 at 4:00 p.m. The following items will be considered:
Funding for class B and C roads,
Legislation related to the regulation of solid waste similar to 2016 House Bill 258, and
For the Senate to consent to appointments made by the governor.
Full text of the letter issuing the call is available here.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
November 14, 2016 - November 18, 2016
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, November 14
Attend Republican Governors Association Meetings
Tuesday, November 15
Attend Republican Governors Association Meetings
Wednesday, November 16
Attend Republican Governors Association Meetings
Thursday, November 17
Morning: Travel to Salt Lake City
12:00 p.m. Senior Staff Planning Session
Location: Salt Lake City
Friday, November 18
7:30 a.m. Military Commanders Conference
Location: Utah Capitol
8:45 a.m. Utah State Bar Association
Location: Little America Hotel
10:00 a.m. Military Community Support Conference
Location: Utah Capitol
10:30 a.m. Greet Hungary Ambassador Réka Szemerkényi
Location: Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Roots of Knowledge Event
Location: Utah Valley University
Media Access
3:30 p.m. Budget Discussion
Location: Governor’s Office
7:00 p.m. Farm Bureau Centennial Gala
Location: Davis Convention Center
Media Access
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
November 14, 2016 - November 18, 2016
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule frequently changes**
Monday, November 14
10:00 a.m. Funeral Services for West Valley Officer Cody Brotherson
Location: Maverik Center
1:30 p.m. Meeting with Mike Styler, Dept. Natural Resources
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
3:30 p.m. Record Podcast
Location: Provo
Tuesday, November 15
10:00 a.m. Tour of Lockheed Martin Procerus Technologies
Location: Vineyard
12:00 p.m. Certified Property Casualty Underwriters Association Conference
Location: Sandy
2:00 p.m. Annual Meeting with FEMA
Location: Governor’s Office
2:00 p.m. UserveUtah Commission Meeting
Location: Utah Capitol
Wednesday, November 16
10:45 a.m. School Counselor Association Legislative Outreach
Location: Utah Capitol
12:00 p.m. National Ability Center Saluting Our Heroes Luncheon
Location: Grand America Hotel
4:00 p.m. Meeting with Legislators
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
5:30 p.m. Women Tech Council Women Innovators Awards
Location: The Leonardo Museum
Thursday, November 17
10:30 a.m. Meeting with Legislators
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Senior Staff Planning Session
Location: Salt Lake City
Friday, November 18
9:00 a.m. UAC Session with County Clerks
Location: St. George
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Governor Herbert, Superintendent Dickson statement on student safety
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 11, 2016) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert and Superintendent Sydnee Dickson issued the following statement in regards to recent reports of student harassment in Utah schools:
Over the past three days, we have received numerous reports of students throughout Utah being targets of harassment and bullying in our schools. Regardless of the motivation, we do not condone of this type of behavior.
Students should feel safe in school. Harassment of any kind is not to be tolerated. These reported actions go strongly against American principles. Any form of bullying is inappropriate and can be extremely detrimental to the quality education Utah espouses. Every report of this type of behavior should be taken seriously by educators and parents.
In Utah, we care about each other. As a community, we need to come together in supportive and safe environments. We encourage students to reach out in friendship and support to others, including those who may look, sound, or think differently than themselves. As a nation, we need more kindness, and we believe Utah can lead the way.
Parents are advised that reports of children being harassed at school should be taken seriously and immediately communicated to an administrator. School employees and students are also encouraged to report instances of harassment and to actively promote a safe, positive environment.
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