State and National

How San Francisco Aided and Abetted the Murder of Kate Steinle

Commentary: There are more than 150 U.S. cities that are endangering the safety of their citizens by refusing to turn over dangerous, criminal aliens to the Department of Homeland Security or inquiring about the immigration status of suspects when they are arrested.

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 Investing in what works for education

By Sens. Orrin Hatch and Michael Bennet

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/education/246945-investing-in-what-works-for-education

Gov. Herbert encourages Utahns to take Clear the Air Challenge

SALT LAKE CITY (July 7, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert urges Utahns statewide to reduce vehicle emissions and improve Utah’s air quality in July by participating in the 2015 Clear the Air Challenge.  

One State Wants to Make It Harder for Law Enforcement to Take Your Stuff

News: Two soccer moms were the victims of raids conducted by local law enforcement officials, who took telephones, televisions and cash from the women's homes under civil asset forfeiture laws. The women have never been found guilty of a crime.

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Exclusive Interview: Atlanta Fire Chief Fired Over His Biblical Views on Gay Marriage Speaks Out

News: Kelvin Cochran, who had never been accused of discrimination against anyone in his 34 years of service, lost his job over controversy about a book he wrote that included passages about Christianity and sexuality.

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Governor appoints Lockhart to State School Board

SALT LAKE CITY (July 2, 2015) - Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Stan Lockhart to the Utah State Board of Education. Lockhart will fill the seat left vacant when Mark Openshaw perished in a plane crash last month.

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

July 6, 2015 - July 10, 2015

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

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

Monday, July 6

No public events

Tuesday, July 7

No public events

Wednesday, July 8

8:50 a.m. Religious Freedom Annual Review

Location: Brigham Young University Conference Center

RELEASE: Lee, Klobuchar Comment on Potential Airline Collusion

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today issued the following statements regarding the Department of Justice’s announcement that it was investigating potential collusion among certain airlines. Senator Lee is chair and Senator Klobuchar is ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights.

What Do We Do Now?

Commentary: Heritage President Jim DeMint and policy expert Ryan T. Anderson explain how Americans should respond to the activist Supreme Court's rulings on Obamacare and marriage.

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How to Preserve Religious Freedom After Supreme Court's Activist Decision on Marriage

Commentary: A columnist for The New York Times has already called for the end of non-profit tax status for churches, charities and other religious institutions.

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