State and National

Sens. Lee, Sasse Introduce Alternatives to Licensing that Lower Obstacles 

to Work (ALLOW) Act

WASHINGTON  - Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) introduced legislation Tuesday that would make it easier for many Americans to begin work in their chosen field by reducing unnecessary licensing burdens.

When is this Madness Going To End?

4 young mustangs killed this week in BLM’s Conger/Frisco, Utah Roundup

Governor orders flags lowered for victims in Dallas, Texas

SALT LAKE CITY (July 8, 2016) – Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert has authorized the lowering of the flag of the United States of America and the State of Utah at all state facilities as a mark of respect for the victims of the attack in Dallas, Texas.

Hatch Plays Key Role in Negotiating Opioid Addiction Bill

Washington, D.C.—As Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and a senior member and former chairman of both the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Senator Hatch was selected to serve on the conference committee to finalize the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act bills passed in the House and Senate. Senator Hatch also won inclusion of several provisions that will directly affect to his home state of Utah.

Hatch Supports Legislation to Secure Communities From Criminal Illegal Immigrants

WWashington, DC—Responding to a series of violent felonies across the country, the United States Senate today considered legislation to address the problems posed by illegal immigrant criminals. Senator Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, the former Chairman and current senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, voted in favor of these measures and spoke out in strong support of these efforts to secure communities in Utah and across the nation.

Note the attached flyer announcing the meeting 21 July at 7:00 pm at the Roy City Community Center 2000 West 5100 South Roy, UT.  Scott Bradley will explain the social issues of the day and how we can use the US Constitution and moral values in answering the political, financial, and social problems that we are facing during these perilous times.  Please invite friends and family to come and meet Scott.  He and the Presidential Candidate, Darrell Castle are indeed worthy candidates that we do not need to rationalize in voting for , come Election Day in November.

Hatch Congratulates Orbital ATK on Ground Test, Highlights Utah’s Role in Aerospace Industry

SENATOR JACKSON RESIGNS FROM THE UTAH SENATE

Jackson family moves to Virginia to be closer to family and work

SALT LAKE CITY – Senator Al Jackson (R - Highland) resigned from the Utah State Senate this afternoon. He presented the following letter to the Senate President Wayne Niederhauser.

Sens. Lee, Sessions Call For Higher Defense Spending By NATO Members

WASHINGTON – Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to President Obama Tuesday stating that the viability of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is contingent upon a more equitable distribution of the collective defense burden, and requesting that this be a top priority of the administration at next month’s NATO Summit in Warsaw

Marco's Statement on Running for Reelection

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio issued the following statement today announcing he will run for reelection in the United States Senate:

In politics, admitting you’ve changed your mind is not something most people like to do. But here it goes.

I have decided to seek reelection to the United States Senate.

I understand my opponents will try to use this decision to score political
points against me. Have at it. Because I have never claimed to be perfect, or to have all the answers.