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Updates From Governor Office

Monday, April 24, 2017 - 6:30pm

Governor to sign legislation designed to improve outcomes for juvenile justice youth, families and the taxpayer

 

What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will ceremonially sign H.B. 239, Juvenile Justice Amendments, legislation designed to transform positively the outcomes for youth who are at risk of or who enter the juvenile justice system. Crafted from evidence about what has worked to reduce recidivism, this legislation modifies the delivery of services across state agencies, the courts, educational institutions, and private service providers.  It also significantly reduces costs. These reforms bolster early intervention, family involvement and in-home and community-based services without altering accountability and safety.

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Utah’s Job Growth Ranks No. 1 in the Nation

 

SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2017) — Following the March 2017 employment report for the state of Utah, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows Utah ranked No. 1 for total job growth in the U.S. at 3.2 percent and No. 1 for private sector job growth at 3.5 percent. For unemployment, Utah tied for eighth at 3.1 percent.

 

“Utah continues to move in the right direction,” said Gov. Gary R. Herbert. “These rankings affirm that what we are doing in Utah is leading to positive outcomes. Our work, however, is far from through. I am committed to the Utah Business Promise, which will help ensure our qualified and skilled workforce continues to lead to opportunities for economic success individually and within our communities.”

 

“Those who will soon graduate from postsecondary education programs will find excellent economic conditions to start their careers in the state of Utah,” said Carrie Mayne, chief economist for the Utah Department of Workforce Services. “Now is the time for prospective graduates to plan their job search and take advantage of the multiple employment opportunities in the state.”

 

BLS data shows Utah rankings as follows:

 

TOTAL JOB GROWTH

(1) Utah – 3.2 percent

(2) Georgia – 3.1 percent

(3) Florida – 3.0 percent

 

PRIVATE SECTOR JOB GROWTH

(1) Utah – 3.5 percent

(2) Florida – 3.3 percent

(3) Georgia – 3.2 percent

 

*Source: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.toc.htm

 

 

For more information about the latest jobs report, visit the Department of Workforce Services blog.

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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule

April 25, 2017 - April 28, 2017

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

 

Monday, April 24

Economic Development Visit to New York City, New York

 

Tuesday, April 25

Economic Development Visit to New York City, New York

 

11:00 a.m. Interview with Bloomberg News

Location:   New York City, New York

 

Wednesday, April 26

Quarterly Visit to Washington, D.C.

 

Thursday, April 27

Quarterly Visit to Washington, D.C.

 

Friday, April 28

No public events

 

 

Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule

April 24, 2017 - April 29, 2017

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

 

Monday, April 24

9:00 a.m.  Census 2020 Meeting

Location:  State Capitol

 

11:30 p.m.  Photo with Lions Club

Location:    Lt. Governor’s Office

 

2:00 p.m.  Meeting on High Tech Recruiting

Location:  Lt. Governor’s Office

 

2:30 p.m.  Meeting with Census Bureau Regional Director

Location:  Lt. Governor’s Office

 

4:00 p.m.  Meeting with Legislator

Location:  Utah County, Utah

 

Tuesday, April 25

10:00 a.m.  Governor’s Rural Partnership Board

Location:    Eureka, Utah

 

Wednesday, April 26

4:00 p.m.  Rural Jobs Discussion

Location:  Governor’s Office

 

6:00 p.m.  Other Side Academy TED Talk

Location:  Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Thursday, April 27

6:30 a.m.  Honor Flight Send-Off

Location:  National Guard Readiness Center

 

9:00 a.m.  Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives Meeting

Location:  Lt. Governor’s Office

 

12:00 p.m.  Utah State University Campus Compact Awards Luncheon

Location:    Logan, Utah

 

Friday, April 28

No public events

 

Saturday, April 29

10:00 a.m.  Speak at Snow College Commencement

Location:    Ephraim, Utah

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Here is the link to the audio from today's KUED monthly news conference with Governor Herbert. Thank you to those who joined us in studio - it was a great discussion!

 

 

http://bit.ly/2pjZz94

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