May 22, 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

Chairman's Note: Regaining the Trust of the American People

Everyone knows that the American people don’t trust Congress. But this week in the Senate we saw why distrust of Washington is at an all-time high and why it matters.

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

May 24, 2015 - May 30, 2015

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

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

Monday, May 24

Office closed for Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 25

No public events

Wednesday, May 26

No public events

Thursday, May 27

No public events

Hatch Praises Utah Justice Jill Parrish Following Senate Confirmation

Washington D.C.— Senator Orrin G. Hatch, former chairman and current member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement following the Senate’s vote to confirm Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill Parrish to a federal district judgeship.

Flake, Hatch, McCain and Lee Introduce Bill Prohibiting Presidential Water Grab

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) today introduced S. 1416, a bill to prevent the president from changing the federal water-rights designation of lands declared to be national monuments.

Lee Votes To Block Wasteful Trade Adjustment Assistance Program

WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) issued the following statement Thursday regarding his vote not to invoke cloture on the Hatch Substitute Amendment #1221 to H.R. 1314, the legislative vehicle for the Trade Promotion Authority bill.
 
“I am a big believer in free trade,” Lee said. “But I have been very clear from the beginning of this debate that I could not vote for Trade Promotion Authority if the wasteful and ineffectual Trade Adjustment Assistance program was attached.”

Hatch, Klobuchar Release Legislation to Incentivize Development of Treatments for Rare Diseases

New report: energy worth $21 billion to Utah economy

The Governor’s Office of Energy Development shared a new study, produced by Applied Analysis, with Energy Summit attendees

SALT LAKE CITY - Gov. Gary R. Herbert released details of a new report showing Utah’s energy sector represents $20.9 billion in economic activity for the state, or approximately 15 percent of the state’s total economy.   

Should the NSA 'Spying' Program Be Illegal? What 2016 Contenders Say.

News: Sen. Rand Paul began a filibuster Wednesday on an issue that is dividing Republicans—perhaps more than any other.

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Lee Joins Rand Paul On Senate Floor To Support Full Debate On USA Freedom Act

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Governor orders flags lowered in honor of Memorial Day

SALT LAKE CITY – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has authorized the lowering of the Flag of the United States of America and the Flag of the State of Utah on Mon., May 25, 2015, in honor of Memorial Day.

Gov. Herbert issued the following statement: