State and National

Jan. 24, 2017

Good morning from Washington, where a dozen vulnerable Senate Democrats could hand Republicans a supermajority in the 2018 elections if they obstruct President Donald Trump's agenda. Fred Lucas reports. Trump says he wants to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Josh Siegel explores ramifications. What about those plans to replace Obamacare? Melissa Quinn has an update. Plus: Alyene Senger on why repealing Obamacare is a must, and Melanie Israel on Trump's decision to stop U.S. funding of abortions abroad.

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At the Request of President Trump, Hatch Serves as Designated Survivor during Inauguration

WASHINGTON - As the nation gathers for the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT), the President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, will be absent from the ceremony in keeping with procedures for the continuity of government. As the designated survivor, Senator Hatch will be in an undisclosed location for the duration of the event.

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FROM THE DESK OF

DAMIAN W. KIDD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Republican explores challenging Chaffetz

Damian Kidd says Chaffetz’s personal political aspirations guide his decisions in DC, cites flip-flopping and a decade in office as vulnerabilities for Chaffetz.  

Dartside Indoor Dart Tag Arena has expanded at the Layton Hills Mall

Second arena now open. Double the size, double the fun.

Layton, UT (January 20, 2017) – In response to the strong demand for more competitive dart tag play and private event space accommodations, Dartside Indoor Dart Tag Arena now has two dart tag activity areas operating inside Layton Hills Mall.

Sens. Lee, Rubio Call for Fair Taxes for Families

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on Finance and the House Ways and Means Committee encouraging them to make tax reform a priority in the 115th Congress and to consider the Economic Growth and Family Fairness Tax Reform Plan.

Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule

January 23, 2017 - January 27, 2017

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

Monday, January 23

9:00 a.m.  Meet with Staff

Location:  Governor’s Office

11:30 a.m.  Meet with Lt. Governor

Location:   Governor’s Office

2:30 p.m.  Governor’s Leadership Team

Location:  Governor’s Office

Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule

January 23, 2017 - January 27, 2017

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

Monday, January 23

9:00 a.m.  Meet with Staff

Location:  Governor’s Office

11:30 a.m.  Meet with Lt. Governor

Location:   Governor’s Office

2:30 p.m.  Governor’s Leadership Team

Location:  Governor’s Office

GLSEN Statement on Betsy DeVos’ Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Education

NEW YORK (January 17, 2017) – GLSEN’s Executive Director, Dr. Eliza Byard, released the following statement in response to the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos, President-Elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education. DeVos is a prominent school-choice and anti-public education advocate.