Category Archives: National
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate gave final approval Wednesday a bill intended to prohibit interference with agricultural operations. HB187, co-sponsored by Rep. John Mathis, R-Vernal, is intended to prohibit trespassing at private agricultural operations to record images or … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate passed an amended version of a bill intended to preclude interference with agricultural operations. HB187 is intended to prohibit trespassing at agricultural operations under false pretenses or obtaining employment with the intent of … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill to allow Utah to opt out of federal health care reform laws and assume responsibility for programs such as Medicare and Medicaid is “not a benign message bill,” said Senate Minority Assistant Whip Patricia … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Former longtime Utah Democratic Party executive director Todd Taylor died in his sleep Monday night at age 46. Utah Democrats called Taylor as an icon in local and national politics. He was the longest running executive director … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Gary Herbert met with President Barack Obama this week. His message to the commander-in-chief? Let’s get flexible. In Washington with the National Governor’s Association, Herbert joined other governors in a meeting with the president Monday. … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah won’t be joining a movement to elect the president of the United States by popular vote this year. The House Government Operations Committee put HB509 on hold Wednesday, but did recommend lawmakers study the idea … Continue reading
Rep. Jason Chaffetz said people often ask him how things are going in Washington, D.C. His answer? “It’s a mess. It’s an absolute disaster,” he told the Utah Senate. The 3rd District Republican made his annual visit Monday to the … Continue reading
Gov. Gary Herbert favors giving the Utah Defense Alliance a financial shot in the arm to defend Hill Air Force Base from possible reductions or closure. The governor said Thursday that he understands the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission … Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY — State lawmakers took aim at Internet gambling in two separate bills Tuesday. Rep. Stephen Sandstrom, R-Orem, said he introduced HB108 as a pre-emptive strike against federal legislation that would legalize online gaming and gambling with handheld … Continue reading
Gov. Gary Herbert defended the amount of federal dollars flowing into Utah, while complaining about Washington’s intrusion into state affairs. The governor said he saw no problem in seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency funds to repair damage caused by a … Continue reading