State and National

Gov. Herbert statement on UVU President Matthew S. Holland’s call to serve as a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 6, 2016) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement following the announcement that Matthew Holland has been called to serve as a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

The text of the GOP proposed tax reform package has finally been released -- and I want you to be among the first to know the details and how it will impact you and your family.

Months ago, conservatives began pressuring their lawmakers to ensure that tax reform followed five conservative principles. Here’s how the bill stacks up to those principles:

The text of the GOP proposed tax reform package has finally been released -- and I want you to be among the first to know the details and how it will impact you and your family.

Months ago, conservatives began pressuring their lawmakers to ensure that tax reform followed five conservative principles. Here’s how the bill stacks up to those principles:

The text of the GOP proposed tax reform package has finally been released -- and I want you to be among the first to know the details and how it will impact you and your family.

Months ago, conservatives began pressuring their lawmakers to ensure that tax reform followed five conservative principles. Here’s how the bill stacks up to those principles:

Nov. 3, 2017

Daily Briefing

Good Friday morning from Salt Lake City. Today is the 307th day of the year. There are 58 days remaining in 2017.

The clock:

• 4 days until the 2017 election (11/7/2017)
• 80 days until the opening day of the 2018 Utah Legislature (1/22/2018)
• 125 days until the final day of the 2018 Utah Legislature (3/8/2018)
• 368 days until the 2018 midterm elections (11/6/2018)
• 1,096 days until the 2020 presidential election (11/3/2020)

Daily Briefing

Good Friday morning from Salt Lake City. Today is the 307th day of the year. There are 58 days remaining in 2017.

The clock:

• 4 days until the 2017 election (11/7/2017)
• 80 days until the opening day of the 2018 Utah Legislature (1/22/2018)
• 125 days until the final day of the 2018 Utah Legislature (3/8/2018)
• 368 days until the 2018 midterm elections (11/6/2018)
• 1,096 days until the 2020 presidential election (11/3/2020)

Governor appoints new chair of Utah Board of Pardons and Parole

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 3, 2017) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Chyleen Arbon as chair of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. Arbon succeeds Angela Micklos, who has served as chair since 2014. Since Gov. Herbert began making appointments to the board in 2009, he has chosen to rotate the leadership role between members every three to four years. Micklos will continue to serve as a member of the board.

Sens. Lee and Rubio Respond to House Tax Plan

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement Thursday in response to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act released by House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX):

“We appreciate the hard work and countless hours our colleagues in the House have put into crafting this legislation. As we’ve long said, tax reform should be about making the code more pro-growth and pro-family. The House bill is an important step in the process.”

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