State and National

Hatch Reiterates Need for Meaningful Criminal Intent Requirements at Rare Monday Afternoon Judiciary Committee Hearing on Criminal Justice Bill

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, member and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke out today on the importance of including a default mens rea requirement in criminal justice reform efforts, as a means to combat overcriminalization by ensuring that individuals are not charged as criminals for conduct they did not know was wrong.

Governor appoints Mike Hussey as new head of Technology Services

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 19, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Mike Hussey to lead the Utah Department of Technology Services. After 32 years of service in state government, Mark VanOrden will retire effective Nov. 12, 2015.

“To know Mike is to like Mike. He has great enthusiasm and an abundance of expertise,” Gov. Herbert said. “He will be a valuable member of my Cabinet and will capably lead Utah in its delivery of digital services.”

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Oct. 19, 2015

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Why Conservatives Might Not Demand a Conservative Speaker

Conservative lawmakers believe certain key changes would allow them to advance conservative policies by empowering rank-and-file members to have more influence in the legislative process.

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Governor’s statement on State Treasurer resignation

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 16, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Utah State Treasurer Richard Ellis:

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

October 19, 2015 - October 23, 2015

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

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

Monday, October 19

9:00 a.m. Meeting with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy

Location: Formal Office

10:00 a.m. New Cabinet Member Announcement

Location: Gold Room

Hatch, Lee, Bishop, & Chaffetz Issue Joint Statement on Proposal from The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition

WASHINGTON – In light of the announcement of a proposal by The Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition, members of Utah’s federal delegation are reiterating their commitment to collaboration as public lands legislation is being crafted. Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee and Representatives Rob Bishop (UT-01) and Jason Chaffetz (UT-03) issued the following joint statement:

Lee, Klobuchar React to Proposed SABMiller Acquisition by Anheuser-Busch Inbev

WASHINGTON—Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, issued the following statements today regarding Anheuser-Busch Inbev’s proposal to purchase SABMiller for over $103 billion.

WASHINGTON – Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) welcomed the formal commencement of F-35 operations at Hill Air Force Base. As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, Bishop has played a crucial role in bringing this 5th generation combat aircraft to Utah. Rep. Bishop offered the following statement (MP3 attached):

Hatch Speaks at F-35 Ceremony at Hill Air Force Base