Gov. Gary Herbert: Education as a No. 1 priority must unite everyone in Utah

By Gov. Gary Herbert

Published: Sunday, Jan. 27 2013 12:00 a.m. MST

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As we commence the 2013 general session of the Utah State Legislature and determine the future course for our state, something just as obvious that I hope policymakers, community leaders and parents remember is this: A good education is not only vital for the future of our students; it is essential for the economic future of our state.

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Eric Samuelsen

Provo, UT

In other words: "I think education is a very high priority for our state, and I have no intention of doing anything meaningful to improve it." Business as usual for Republicans: empty rhetoric, but no action.

10:18 a.m. Jan. 27, 2013
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Orem Parent

Orem, UT

Actually the state constitution said that 100% of the income tax was to go k-12 education until back in the late 80's or early 90's when the legislature illegally changed it to include higher education as well. This was done before anyone More..