State and National

Hatch to be Inducted into Utah Technology Council's Hall of Fame

WASHINGTON—For the first time in its history, the Utah Technology Council (UTC) inducted a lawmaker—Utah’s own Sen. Orrin Hatch—into their Hall of Fame Monday night. The group honored Sen. Hatch for his leadership in tech policy and innovation, and his efforts to develop Utah's growing technology sector. According to the organization, Hatch is a “pacesetter representing Utah’s outstanding technology accomplishments.”

Following Closure of Utah Obamacare CO-OP, Hatch Presses Administration for Answers

Local News Highlights: Daily Briefing

Nov. 2, 2015

Commentary

What Makes This Houston Ballot Measure So Threatening

On Tuesday, citizens of Texas's most populous city will go to the polls to vote on a controversial "sexual orientation and gender identity" measure.

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Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

November 2, 2015 - November 6, 2015

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

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

Monday, November 2

8:00 a.m. Meeting with Ute Tribal Leaders

Location: Fort Duchesne

2:30 p.m. Supreme Court Interviews

Location: Governor’s Office

Hatch Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015:

Hatch Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015:

Lee Takes Budget Deal Concerns to Senate Floor

WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) spoke on the Senate Floor regarding concerns about the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.

Senator Lee’s remarks can be viewed here, and the text as prepared for delivery is available below.

Mr./Madam President,

Hatch Invites Utahn to Testify on State's Successes in Fighting Poverty

Washington, D.C.—Utah’s efforts to relieve poverty by promoting self-sufficiency were brought front and center during a Senate hearing in the nation’s capital Thursday by Jon Pierpont, the Executive Director of Utah’s Department of Workforce Services. Pierpont appeared before the Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Utah’s senior senator, Orrin Hatch, in a hearing on “Welfare and Poverty in America.” 

Lee, Klobuchar Announce Hearing on Anti-Trust 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 be holding a hearing on Nov. 18th entitled, “License to Compete: Occupational Licensing and the State Action Doctrine.”