State and National

HRC Highlights Utah's LGBT Protections, Laws and Legislative Proposals in New National Report

Despite historic gains, equal treatment remains out of reach for LGBT Americans in most states

Bicameral Conservative Group To Launch Article One Project at Kirby Center

WASHINGTON – A new network of House and Senate conservatives today announced the upcoming launch of the Article I Project (A1P). The group will develop and advance a broad agenda to strengthen Congress by reclaiming constitutional powers now being exercised by the Executive branch.

The launch will take place on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016, at 8 am EST at Hillsdale College’s Kirby Center in Washington, D.C.

January 29, 2016
 

"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 Fight to Reform Congress in 2016

No Water Providers on Non-Compliant Naughty List

Salt Lake City – The Utah Division of Water Resources (DWRe) announced today that no providers will be listed as non-compliant this year for failing to submit an updated water conservation plan, which is required under Utah’s Water Conservation Plan Act (WCPA).

DWRe is committed to working with each system to ensure they prepare water conservation plans that are WCPA compliant and is encouraged that no systems needed to be singled out.

Pass the Defend Trade Secrets Act

By Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Chris Coons (D-Del.)

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/267204-pass-the-defend-trade-secrets-act

Hatch: Limiting the President’s Monument Authority an Important Step to Protect Utahns

2016 Bill Tracking Page: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
(Alert for 2/2/16): The annual statutory session is well underway.  Keep up with bills impacting your right to keep and bear arms at
http://utgunrights.com/alertsupdates/2016/goodbadugly.htm

Lee, Klobuchar Announce Hearing on Antirust Implications of Occupational Licensing Regulations

Utah Non-Profit Work Aligns With New National Recommendation

Note: This is a local angle to a national health care story breaking today

Lee, Klobuchar Announce Hearing on Antirust Implications of Occupational Licensing Regulations

WASHINGTON—Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today announced that the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights will hold a hearing on February 2 entitled, “License to Compete: Occupational Licensing and the State Action Doctrine.”

Clock ticking on email privacy reform

By Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Grover Norquist 

http://thehill.com/opinion/op-ed/267259-clock-ticking-on-email-privacy-reform