Ten Things You Need to Know for Tuesday - September 1, 2015

Sept. 1, 2015

News

This Obamacare Co-Op Was Supposed to Make Money. Instead, It Lost Over $15 Million.

A Nevada health insurance provider that received more than $65 million in taxpayer-funded loans from the federal government announced it is discontinuing operations at the end of the year.

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Aug. 31, 2015

News

4 Ways the Senate Could End Taxpayer Funding of Planned Parenthood

Senate Republicans lack the 60 votes needed to pass pro-life legislation, forcing those who want to take away Planned Parenthood's $500 million in government funding to get creative.

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Gov. Herbert opposes tax plan

SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 29, 2015) – A story in the August 29, 2015 edition of the Salt Lake Tribune indicated that unnamed state lawmakers had proposed raising the sales tax on food in order to finance the Utah Cares Plus alternative to Medicaid expansion. The idea has never been mentioned or considered in the Group of Six discussions.

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

August 31, 2015 - September 4, 2015

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

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

Monday, August 31

No public events

Tuesday, September 1

10:00 a.m. StartFEST: Utah’s Largest Grassroots Startup Festival

Location: Covey Center for the Arts, Provo

GGov. Herbert statement on passing of Penny Davis

SALT LAKE CITY (August 28, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement regarding the passing of Penny Davis:

“I am saddened to learn of the passing of Penny Davis, wife of Sen. Gene Davis. She was a friend to many and a beloved wife and mother. Jeanette and I extend our condolences to the Davis family. Our prayers are with them during this difficult time, and we wish them peace and comfort.”

You are invited to my upcoming townhall meetings

I have spent the last few weeks meeting with Utahns across the state, discussing the issues that matter to hardworking families, businesses, communities and the future of our country.  I love this time of year when I get to engage with and listen to so many of Utahns face to face.  I am more convinced than ever that Utah can lead the debate to drive real reform in Washington and create real opportunity and prosperity here at home.  

Gov. Herbert takes action on three bills

SALT LAKE CITY (August 27, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert took action on three bills today, bringing the total number of bills signed to five from the 2015 First Special Legislative Session.

Bill Number

Bill Name

Bill Sponsor

H.B. 1001

Statute of Limitations Amendments

Rep. Noel,

Sen. Hinkins

Governor’s Office of Management and Budget releases initial DABC findings  

SALT LAKE CITY (August 27, 2015) – The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget has released the highlights of the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (DABC) 30-day work plan to improve the retail service experience and work environment.

Save Pro-Work Pro-Family Tax Credits for Utah Families

Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit provisions will expire unless Congress acts

Salt Lake City – Approximately 115,000 Utah families with 258,000 children are at risk of losing all or part of their federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credits (CTC) unless Congress makes three important provisions permanent that are set to expire.