State and National

Governor's statement on flooding in Washington County  

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 15, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement regarding the flash flooding in Washington County:

Governor’s head of Technology Services to step down
 

SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 15, 2015) – After 32 years of service in state government, Mark VanOrden, executive director of the Department of Technology Services (DTS), will retire leaving his post effective on Nov. 12, 2015.

“I would like to thank the governor and all those I have had the chance to associate with during my career,” said VanOrden. “The accomplishments and success I have enjoyed throughout my career are largely thanks to the good people I have worked with.”

Ten Things You Need to Know for Tuesday - September 15, 2015

Lee Releases Finalized First Amendment Defense Act

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) released the finalized version of the First Amendment Defense Act Monday. This finalized version specifies which entities and activities are protected by the bill, and which are not.
 

Local News Highlights: Daily Briefing

Sept. 14, 2015

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Contrast in Seattle: Public School Teachers Go on Strike as 'Unconstitutional' Charter School Teachers Remain at Work

As charter school teachers in Seattle are showing up to work despite a court ruling their schools unconstitutional, public school teachers in the city are on strike, demanding more pay.

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Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

September 14, 2015 - September 19, 2015

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

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

Monday, September 14

No public events

Tuesday, September 15

No public events

Wednesday, September 16

Senator Hatch: What Have We Learned from 9/11?

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement today on the 14th anniversary of the September 11th attacks:

Rep. Bishop Votes NO on Iran Deal

WASHINGTON – Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) released the following statement following his NO vote on H.R. 3461. This vote asserts Rep. Bishop’s disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action relating to the nuclear program of Iran, or ‘The Iran Deal.’

Hatch on Obama’s Iran Agreement: “This Deal Will Bring Us Closer to War”