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 Hatch Lauds Passage of Keystone XL Pipeline Act

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, released the following statement upon passage of the Keystone XL Pipeline Act:

 Hatch Introduces Amy and Vicky Act to Help Victims of Child Pornography

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, member and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after introducing the Amy and Vicky Child Pornography Victim Restitution Improvement Act:

Lee, Messer Introduce Bill to Give Parents More Control Over K-12 Education Decisions

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Mike Lee of Utah and Congressman Luke Messer of Indiana introduced legislation to make a quality K-12 education more accessible and affordable to low-income parents and students. The “Enhancing Educational Opportunities for All Act” significantly empowers parents by giving them greater control over choosing a school that’s best for their child, as well as more flexibility in planning and saving for education-related expenses.

1. Join a Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA) or shop at a local farmers market: These avenues are the most direct ways to support local farmers. A CSA is a program in which members purchase a share of vegetables from a local farmer in regular installments over the course of the season. In a neighborhood CSA, members take on administrative and management duties, allowing the farmer to focus on growing and delivering quality vegetables. 

Exclusive: FDIC Changes Tactics in Response to Operation Choke Point

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is taking dramatic steps to reverse its policies in targeting legal and legitimate industries that are disfavored by the Obama administration.

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Governor calls for investment in Utah’s next ‘Greatest Generation’ in 2015 State of the State address

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 28, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert called for investment in education and infrastructure to pave the way for the next generation of Utahns to reach their full potential in his 2015 State of the State address. The full text of the State of the State address is below.

Today Senator Hatch questioned Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch as a part of her confirmation process. 

Hatch Co-Sponsors CHOICE Act to Expand Educational Opportunities

Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate, issued the following statement after co-sponsoring Senator Tim Scott’s CHOICE Act to expand educational opportunities:

Cache Valley to host kick off Polar Plunge event for 

Special Olympics Utah and Utah's Law Enforcement

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Jan. 28, 2015 - The Cache Valley Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 31, will be held at Hyrum Reservoir and is the kickoff event for Special Olympics Utah's 2015 Polar Plunge season supported by Utah's Law Enforcement.

Anyone with a little guts and a warm heart who wants to support Special Olympics

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Poll: Slight Majority of Utahns Favor Non-Discrimination Bill

By Bob Bernick