Prices in the West region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), rose 0.3 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The September increase was influenced by higher prices for apparel and shelter.

Over the last 12 months, the CPI-U advanced 3.4 percent. Energy prices rose 9.5 percent, largely the result of higher prices for gasoline. The index for all items less food and energy increased 3.2 percent from September 2017 to September 2018.

My Fellow Republicans,

We are 26 days away from the 2018 midterm elections. Sadly, the past few weeks have seemed especially contentious; rhetoric seems to be at an all-time high. Despite calls for civility, we continue to witness politics at its worst - especially on the national stage:

Former US Attorney General Eric Holder:

As Utahns, I ask each of you to do your part to elevate the conversation. There’s no greater voice than your ballot. Please vote, and encourage your friends and families to vote, too. #VoteRedForAmerica #CastVotesNotStones 

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Another illegal fish stocking has led to another rotenone treatment in Utah.

This time, the water is Kolob Reservoir in southern Utah.  Details are available in the DWR news release that's pasted below.

NOTE:  Richard Hepworth, aquatic manager in our Southern Region, can supply you with photos to accompany the release.  He'd also be happy to do an interview with you and answer any questions you have.

You can reach Richard at 435-691-2205 or richardhepworth@utah.gov.

Oct 10, 2018

Good morning from Washington, where two big changes ruled yesterday. The newest Supreme Court justice, Brett Kavanaugh, heard his first cases even as President Trump celebrated his U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley, whose resignation surprised pretty much everyone. Hans von Spakovsky comments on the advent of Kavanaugh and Fred Lucas reports on possible successors to Haley. Plus: Troy Worden on young journalists in the mold of Robert Novak, Rachel Greszler on California’s latest pandering to women, and Walter Williams on a good way to understand economics.

Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Ethanol Announcement

(Washington, DC – October 9, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today hailed President Trump’s directive to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin a rulemaking process to expand the sale of corn ethanol, to include E15 year-round.  Perdue issued the following statement:

Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Ethanol Announcement

(Washington, DC – October 9, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today hailed President Trump’s directive to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin a rulemaking process to expand the sale of corn ethanol, to include E15 year-round.  Perdue issued the following statement:

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