State and National

Hatch: Senate Republican Budget Puts Fiscal House in Order without Raising Taxes

In a speech on the Senate floor, Utah Senator Says, “The most striking thing about this budget is that it balances in the 10-year window, eventually reaching a $3 billion surplus.  This shouldn’t be all that surprising, Mr. President, but given our nation’s recent budgetary history, to some, it is.”

How a $300 Million Bet on Australian Satellite Company Went Wrong

Investigative Report: As lawmakers debate whether to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, one of its beneficiaries is in jeopardy of defaulting on its loans.

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Governor signs 42 bills including measure against White Collar Crime

SALT LAKE CITY (March 24, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 42 bills today, bringing the total number of bills signed from the 2015 General Legislative Session to 144.

Utah Governor Gary Herbert Signs Right To Try Bill Into Law

Governor becomes fifth this year to help terminally ill access investigational medicines

True or False? Jeb Bush Made Florida's Schools Better

News: The likely Republican presidential hopeful is highlighting his education record in visits to Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. Does the former Florida governor get good marks?

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Gov. Herbert signs 55 bills

SALT LAKE CITY (March 23, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 55 bills today, bringing the total number of bills signed to 102 of the total 528 bills passed during the 2015 General Legislative Session.

Gov. Herbert signs 55 bills

SALT LAKE CITY (March 23, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 55 bills today, bringing the total number of bills signed to 102 of the total 528 bills passed during the 2015 General Legislative Session.

Gov. Herbert signs 55 bills

SALT LAKE CITY (March 23, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed 55 bills today, bringing the total number of bills signed to 102 of the total 528 bills passed during the 2015 General Legislative Session.

Hatch on Obamacare’s Fifth Anniversary: It’s Time for a Change

In a speech on the Senate floor, Utah Senator Says, “The President’s health law is a failure on its own terms.  The law is named the AFFORDABLE Care Act – the promise to reduce the cost of health care is right there in the name.  And, by any measure, the law has failed to live up to this promise.”

Air Force honors Utah senator's fallen brother

By Kristina Wong

http://thehill.com/policy/defense/air-force/236518-air-force-honors-senators-fallen-brother

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), now 81, was just eight years old when his brother was killed in World War II. However, it left a lasting mark on the rest of his life.