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Governor to sign five ceremonial suicide prevention bills

What:  Gov. Gary R. Herbert will ceremonially sign five bills addressing suicide prevention by increasing suicide prevention education, providing additional reporting efforts through the state’s suicide prevention plan and expanding a comprehensive crisis response service statewide.

The governor will sign the following bills:

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

May 10, 2015 - May 16, 2015

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

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

Monday, May 11

10:00 a.m. Environmental News Conference

Location: Gold Room

Media Access

3:00 p.m. Suicide Prevention Ceremonial Bills Signing

Location: Gold Room

Media Access

May 08, 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

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The National Journal published a profile piece on Senator Mike Lee's work in Washington. The article provides good analysis of his efforts to expand his influence in the Senate by creating an innovative policy agenda. Here are some highlights from the article: