Sept. 20, 2017

Good morning from Washington, where politicos are atwitter over President Trump's entering his ninth month in office with some tough love at the U.N. We've got the lowdown in Nile Gardiner's commentary and Fred Lucas' story. A fourth-generation cattle rancher tells Rachel del Guidice what tax reform means to family businesses. Plus: Lucas on how troops try to kick the habit, del Guidice on the latest GOP health care plan, Jarrett Stepman on suppressing speech on campus, and Walter Williams on what holds down black families.

Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments make list of 15 wild areas at high risk of development for oil, gas and other resources

New report shines spotlight on important wild lands that must be protected

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ICYMI: New Mexico Senator Calls Out Multiple Factual Errors in Secretary Zinke’s Final Monuments Report

Bureau of Land Management admits to being out of the loop during report development

At today's hearing by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) identified multiple factual errors in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s final report to President Trump on national monuments.

Sen. Lee Votes ‘No’ on NDAA

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) released the following statement regarding tonight’s vote on the National Defense Authorization Act.

Governor appoints director of federal affairs

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 19, 2017) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has announced the appointment of Gordon Larsen as director of federal affairs.

“I am pleased to have Gordon Larsen join the Herbert/Cox administration,” Gov. Herbert said. “His previous experience overseeing legislative and congressional affairs and his demonstrated policy expertise will make him an invaluable addition to my staff.”

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Pachyderm Breakfast Invite

The Utah Republican Party is pleased to host our first Pachyderm Event at Hogle Zoo. On Saturday, September 23rd at 8am, you will have the opportunity to eat a hot, delicious breakfast while enjoying a private Pachyderm experience. After the one hour event, you may stay and enjoy the zoo for the rest of the day at no extra charge.

This Saturday, Sept. 23rd

Welcome to the Jungle GYM:
Playground Tips to Get the Whole Family Moving

MILWAUKEE—Little kids don’t have to be told to “get more exercise.” They’re always in motion — constantly leaping, jumping, running and rolling. Kids know something that we adults sometimes forget: the importance of moving.