State and National

Hatch Urges Confirmation for Attorney General Nominee Senator Jeff Sessions in Senate Hearing

“Senator Sessions has demonstrated a commitment to the rule of law and to the even-handed administration of justice.” 

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, participated in the confirmation hearing for Senator Jeff Sessions, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Attorney General of the United States.

Gov. Herbert statement on the death of artist James C. Christensen

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 9, 2017) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued a statement following the death of Utah artist James C. Christensen:

Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule

January 9, 2017 - January 13, 2017

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

No public events this week

Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule

January 9, 2017 - January 13, 2017

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

Monday, January 9

9:00 a.m.   Early Learners Discussion

Location:  Board of Regents

Over the weekend, Utah tech mogul Josh James published an op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune praising Senator Hatch’s leadership on tech issues. He wrote

VidAngel Statement on Today’s Hearing vs. Disney
 

Jan. 9, 2017

January 6, 2017

"to elevate the condition of men--to lift artificial weights from all shoulders, to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all, to afford all an unfettered start and a fair chance, in the race of life." --Abraham Lincoln

Chairman's Note: The Right Way to Repeal Obamacare

Governor Gary R. Herbert

Inaugural Address, January 4, 2017

EMBARGOED UNTIL 11:30 am, January 4, 2017

Utah’s Exceptional Spirit

Thank you General Burton.

And thanks to all of you who have joined with us today as I and the other constitutional officers of Utah have renewed our pledge to “discharge the duties of [our offices] with fidelity.”

Hatch Statement on Selection as Chairman of Senate Finance Committee

 Utah Senator Says, “With a history that runs deep in bipartisanship, the Finance Committee has a real opportunity to unite behind smart, innovative policies that will lift the economy and bring prosperity to the American people.”