State and National

USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives to Begin June 30

Owners of Forestry and Farm Residues Can Apply for Biomass Crop Assistance Program
 

Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1

Here's How Religious Business Owners Could Protect Themselves Against Gay Marriage Decision

News: Barronelle Stutzman, the florist who refused to make flower arrangements for a same-sex wedding, faced fines brought by Washington state.

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Congress Has a Plan to Defend Your First Amendment Rights After Court's Marriage Ruling

Commentary: What does the Supreme Court's ruling mean for people who believe marriage is the union of one man and one woman? Writing for The Daily Signal, Sen. Mike Lee outlines the path forward.

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 At Freedom Festival in Utah Valley, Hatch Speaks on “Fruits of Freedom” 

Orem—Approximately 3,000 people attended the Freedom Festival annual patriotic service, held at Utah Valley University on Sunday evening. Introduced by Provo Mayor John Curtis, Senator Orrin Hatch delivered a keynote speech on the current state of American freedom, the fight for religious liberty, and the reasons to celebrate independence day.  

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

June 29, 2015 - July 4, 2015

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

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

Monday, June 29

2:15 p.m. Phone call with Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear

Location: Governor’s Office

3:30 p.m. Interview with Polite Politics Podcast

Location: Governor’s Office

Tuesday, June 30

June 26, 2015

"to elevate the condition of men--to lift artificial weights from all shoulders, to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all, to afford all an unfettered start and a fair chance, in the race of life."

--Abraham Lincoln

Lee Calls For First Amendment Defense Act After Supreme Court Rules On Same-Sex Marriage

WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement the Supreme Court held that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states license marriages between people of the same sex.
 

Rep. Bishop Objects to SCOTUS Decision

WASHINGTON – After the Supreme Court released its 5-4 decision in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, and it was held that the states are not empowered to decide for themselves on the issue of marriage, Rep. Rob Bishop issued the following statement:

Judicial Activism From Supreme Court on Marriage. Here's How to Respond.

Commentary: The U.S. Supreme Court got it wrong: It should not have mandated all 50 states to redefine marriage.

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