State and National

Sen. Hatch Statement on Same-Sex Marriage Oral Arguments before Supreme Court

Washington, D.C.— Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, a member and former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s hearing of oral argument on the issue of same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges:

New Congressional "Action Group" Misses the Mark on Public Lands
New data show public lands not to blame for education funding woes

DENVER-- Utah Representatives Rob Bishop and Chris Stewart today announced a “Federal Land Action Group” designed to find ways to give away or sell-off American lands.

Don't Silence the 50 Million Who Voted for One Man-One Woman Marriage

Commentary: Only 11 states have redefined marriage democratically. In the 37 states that currently recognize same-sex marriage, 26 have been forced to do so by courts.

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Hatch, Bennet Reintroduce Bill to Cut Red Tape, Boost Innovation in Health IT

Bill Exempts Low-Risk Medical Software, Mobile Apps from Over-Regulation

Washington, DC –U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today reintroduced a bill to cut red tape at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and help boost innovation in health IT. 

ICYMI: Sen. Mike Lee: Let People, Not Courts, Define Marriage

Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case involving four separate lawsuits, each dealing with the same question: does the U.S. Constitution require the redefinition of marriage?

The answer is simple: there is nothing in the Constitution prohibiting the states from retaining the traditional definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule

April 27, 2015 - May 2, 2015

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

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

Monday, April 27

11:00 a.m  Greet Consul General of Switzerland

3:00 p.m.  Capitol Preservation Board Meeting

Location:  Capitol Board Room

6:00 p.m.  Welcome Nashville Chamber Leadership Study Mission

Exclusive: Bakers Facing $135K Fine Over Wedding Cake for Same-Sex Couple Speak Out

News: Almost two years ago, the owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa had to close their bakery after declining to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding. They spoke exclusively to The Daily Signal about the ordeal and the impact on their family.

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Lee, Klobuchar Commend Agency Oversight on Comcast Merger

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today released the following statements reacting to Comcast Corp.’s decision not to merge with Time Warner Cable:

Hatch, Bennet, Burr Offer Legislation to Advance Breakthrough Device for Patients

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced a bipartisan bill, the Advancing Breakthrough Devices for Patients Act, to help bring breakthrough devices to patients in as timely a manner as possible. 

April 24, 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