Utah’s Elected Leaders to Oppose Monument Designation at Capitol Press Conference

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No Midnight Monument

Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule

December 19, 2016 - December 23, 2016

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

Monday, December 19

9:00 a.m.  Meet with Staff

Location:  Governor’s Office

10:00 a.m.  Meet with Pamela Atkinson

Location:    Governor’s Office

10:30 a.m.  Film Public Service Announcement

Location:    State Capitol

Governor Herbert announces state inaugural ceremony

What:

Sen. Lee Welcomes Jillian Wheeler to Communications Team

WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) announced that Jillian Wheeler has accepted the position of press assistant in his Washington, D.C. office. Wheeler will replace Emily Long, who has served as Senator Lee’s press secretary since January 2011.

RESPONSE to Rob Bishop and Mike Lee’s anti-monument press conference

DENVER—In response to today’s press conference by Rep. Rob Bishop and Sen. Mike Lee opposing a possible national monument designation in Utah’s Bears Ears region, the Center for Western Priorities released the following statement from Deputy Director Greg Zimmerman:

Governor to present award to Utah National Guard member

What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will present the Utah Cross award to Sergeant First Class Brett Heath of the Utah National Guard. The Utah Cross is second in order of precedence for state awards, and may be presented to a member of the Utah National Guard who distinguishes himself or herself with praiseworthy fortitude and exemplary courage.

Where:

Utah State Capitol, Gold Room

350 N. State Street

The Natural History Museum of Utah Hosts

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration for Families

Ring in the new year at noon, not midnight with music, a confetti-drop and special activities

sTATEMENT on the nomination of Cathy McMorris Rodgers as Interior Secretary

DENVER—In response to reports that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to lead the Department of the Interior, the Center for Western Priorities released the following statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rokala:

atch Urges Confirmation of Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General on Senate Floor

“Senator Sessions will bring more hands-on experience to the leadership of the Justice Department than any of the 83 men and women who have occupied the post of Attorney General.”

 

Repealing Obamacare: Let’s Get This Done

A repeal bill must address all of Obamacare’s shortcomings and replace them with market-based solutions.

By Mike Lee & Mark Walker — December 9, 2016