State and National

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Oct. 14, 2015

Commentary

What the Tea Party Has Achieved

Spending has fallen over a three-year period from 2011-2014 for the first time since Joe DiMaggio roamed center field for the New York Yankees.

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Governor’s statement on Medicaid expansion

SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 13, 2015) - Aimee Edwards, spokeswoman for Gov. Gary R. Herbert, issued the following statement today in response to House and Senate discussions on an alternative to Medicaid expansion:

Fact Sheet: Senator Hatch’s Fight to Bring the   F-35 to Hill

Senator Hatch and Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James Inspecting an F-35 at Andrews Air Force

Background

Ten Things You Need to Know Today - Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Oct. 13, 2015

News

She Worked at Planned Parenthood for 17 Years. Why She Ultimately Quit.

After working at Planned Parenthood for more than 17 years, Sue Thayer quit. Now she's sharing her criticisms of Planned Parenthood.

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Oct. 12, 2015

Commentary

Skeptical Climate Change Is Real? These 20 Academics Think You Should Be Prosecuted

These academics are trying to foster the exact opposite of a "free exchange of facts, theories, and ideas." They want to end all scientific debate.

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Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

October 12, 2015 - October 16, 2015

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

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

Monday, October 12

10:45 a.m. Solutions Summit with Senator Mike Lee

Location: Energy Solutions Arena

Media Access

12:45 p.m. Teacher For a Day

Location: Washington Elementary School

West Valley City effort to assess and reduce exposure to hazardous air pollutants

Contacts:   Richard Mylott, U.S. EPA, 303-312-6654  Kyle Olson, U.S. EPA, 303-312-6002  Patrick Barickman, Utah DEQ, 801-536-4008

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Senator Sasse to Pay Up on BYU-Nebraska Football

Wager With Senator Lee

Salt Lake City—TODAY at 1:45 p.m. MST, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) will accompany Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) to the Utah Food Bank in Salt Lake City, where the pair will make good on their wagers from the BYU v. Nebraska football game.