.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, names Allyson Bell as new Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON—After serving for three years as Senator Lee’s chief of staff, Boyd Matheson is stepping down and will transition to become a consultant to the senator’s reelection campaign. Allyson Bell, who has served as Lee’s administrative director since he took office in 2011,will take over as chief of staff beginning in January.

Press Release: Jonathan Johnson Proposes Elections for Utah Transit Authority Board

In an effort to begin regaining public trust and make the agency more efficient with tax dollars
 
Sasha Clark
Director of Communications
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Instead of political insiders appointing UTA board, Johnson proposes Utah voters elect that board.

Federal judge issues order in election lawsuit

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 25, 2015) – Federal Judge David Nuffer issued his final order in the litigation against S.B. 54. As part of his decision, the state is prohibited from requiring political parties to allow unaffiliated voters in a primary election or signature-gathering process.

Press Release: Johnson and Dabakis to Publically Debate Utah Issues as Herbert Refuses to Engage

Multiple "Herbert for Governor" fundraisers continue in 2015
 
Sasha Clark
Director of Communications
Sasha@HireJJ.com
M: (801) 719-1575
 

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Tuesday, November 24, 2015

STATEMENT FROM UTAH STATE SENATOR AARON OSMOND ON WITHDRAWING FROM UCAT PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT

SALT LAKE CITY – Today, Utah State Senator Aaron Osmond (R-South Jordan) withdrew his name from consideration for President of the Utah College of Applied Technology, and issued the following statement. 

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

November 23, 2015 - November 27, 2015

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

Media representatives are welcome at events designated with “Media Access"

Monday, November 23

9:00 a.m. University of Utah Campus Forum

Location: Hinckley Institute

11:00 a.m. Leadership Team Meeting

Location: Governor’s Office

12:00 p.m. Budget Meeting

Oily Behavior: U.S. Pushes Iran Deal, Rejects Canada's Oil
By Paul Chevalier

When terrorists struck America 14 years ago, Canada had our back. At a moment's notice, Prime Minister Jean Chretien fortified our shared border and safely ushered hundreds of planes into Canadian airports.

Today, though, the United States is turning its back on Canada.

November 20, 2015
 

"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 Only Clear-Eyed and Sober Response

Pay Up, and Up, and Up: Developing Nations Set to Make Demands at Climate-Change Talks in Paris

By Mike Lee & Mike Kelly — November 19, 2015

‘What will it take to get an agreement in Paris?”

That’s the question on the minds of environmental activists, U.S. State Department officials, and foreign bureaucrats as we approach the latest round of United Nations climate-change negotiations in France’s capital city.