State and National

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

April 12, 2015 - April 18, 2015

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

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

Sunday, April 12

8:20 p.m. Talkin’ Sports

Location: 299 South Main Street

Monday, April 13

8:30 a.m. HB 141 Ceremonial Bill Signing

Texas Attorney General: 'If the Law Matters,' Courts Will Side With States in Fight Over Obama Immigration Policy

News: As a federal appeals court considers whether to keep or rescind a hold on Obama’s immigration program, the attorney general of the state leading the charge against the president's executive actions "is very confident" the plaintiffs will win out.

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Gov. Herbert encourages water conservation, plans for long-term solutions

SALT LAKE CITY (April, 9 2015) – Due to recently reported low snowpack and water supply projections, Gov. Gary R. Herbert is encouraging Utahns today to conserve water heading into the spring and summer months. The governor met this afternoon with water supply experts from the Dept. of Natural Resources to get an update on current water supply conditions.

Joint statement supporting bipartisan approach to e-fairness

SALT LAKE CITY (April 9, 2015) – Following a meeting this morning, Gov. Gary Herbert (Vice Chair of the National Governors Association), Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker (President of the National League of Cities), Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson (President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors), Sen. Curtis Bramble (President-Elect of the National Conference of State Legislators) issued a joint statement:

Cockfighting bill ceremoniously signed by Utah Governor

 Gov. Herbert signs cockfighting felony bill in ceremony April 8, 2015

Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert formally signed the bill to make cockfighting a felony offense in Utah during an official ceremony in the Governor’s Office at the Utah State Capitol Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

How a Bystander's Video of the Deadly South Carolina Police Shooting Reignited the Debate Over Body Cameras

News: Precise details as shown in the video allowed the state to charge the officer, Michael T. Slager, 33, with the murder of Walter L. Scott, 50, and spurred a national discussion on police reform.

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Earlier this year, the Utah Republican Party filed a preliminary injunction against SB54 (the compromise between the state legislature and Count My Vote) in the United States District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division. Since SB54 went into effect on January 1st, we are asking the court to impose a stay on the law while the litigation process moves forward. The injunction hearing is scheduled for this Friday, April 10th at 9 AM.

Mormon Apostle’s Criticism of LGBT Families Underscores Work Still Ahead To Ensure Full Equality

Comments by Oldest Member of A Mormon Governing Board Harms LGBT Youth In the Church  

WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, joined Equality Utah in expressing deep disappointment in recent comments by Mormon Apostle L. Tom Perry disparaging LGBT families and children as “counterfeit.”

Export-Import Bank Stonewalling on Its Relationship With Clinton-Backed Consulting Firm

News: The Daily Signal investigates and finds the bank won't respond to public information requests.

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Gov. Herbert asks 50,000 residents to lend their voices to plan for Utah’s future

Envision Utah’s “Your Utah, Your Future” campaign to build foundation for a quality future even with a doubled population