State and National

Striking a blow for the good of the workers:

The Employee Rights Act would make unions more democratic

By Orrin G. Hatch

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/sep/14/orrin-hatch-the-employee-rights-act-would-make-uni/

Hatch Speaks Out on Electronics Communications Privacy Act Reform

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Chairman of the Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force, spoke today at the Media Institute on the Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad (LEADS) Act, following a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on the issue of privacy for electronic communications.

Ten Things you Need to Know for Wednesday - September 16, 2015

Sept. 16, 2015

News

Connecticut Homeowners Fight to Prevent City From Taking Their Homes for Redevelopment

Every day, Janet Rodriguez sits at her home in West Haven, Conn., and waits for a knock that she fears will bring news that her family will be forced to leave the home they've lived in for nearly a decade.

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Jonathan Johnson Kickoff Party for 2016 Political Run 

September 15 Jonathan Johnson, chairman of Overstock.com, held a kickoff party for his Republican campaign for Utah governor in 2016.  The event started at 6pm and was located near Overstock.com headquarters in Cottonwood Heights. Over 500 eager votes ate and attended the event.   

The night started with Johnson’s wife of 27 years, Courtney Johnson, introducing her husband. 

EVENT

LGBT Community Endowment Fund Grant Award Reception

WHAT

A celebration of the efforts of Utah nonprofits that are supporting the LGBTQ community and the collective impact of those who have contributed to the LGBT Community Endowment Fund.

Grant checks totaling $40,000 (ranging in size from $1,000 -$5,000) will be awarded to 12 nonprofit organizations.

**MEDIA ADVISORY**

Hatch To Convene Hearing On Efforts to Protect Utahns From Tax Fraud

WASHINGTON—Senator Orrin Hatch, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, will convene a hearing tomorrow to discuss new legislation he has proposed to protect American taxpayer’s identity from fraud and identity theft.

Governor’s statement on flash flood in Zion National Park

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 15, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement regarding the flash flooding in Keyhole Canyon located in Zion National Park:

“I join with other Utahns in mourning today the lives lost in two tragic incidents at Zion National Park and Hildale. Jeanette and I send our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones.

Hatch: The president’s Iran deal is a bad gamble

By Senator Orrin Hatch

http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2948228-155/hatch-the-presidents-iran-deal-is

President Obama is a gambler, it seems.

Hatch Statement on Flooding in Washington County

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, issued the following statement on the flooding in Washington County: 

“Elaine and I send our prayers for the victims of the Hilldale Flooding and their families, and to the emergency responders as they continue to search for those missing. I am in contact local officials to offer my support, and I'm certain this tragedy will be met with courage and resilience by the citizens in the communities affected.”