Gov. Gary Herbert announced Wednesday his plans to convene a Utah water summit in late October to refine the best long-term strategies to manage one of the state's... Read more »
The governor and state Legislative leaders want you to think they did public education big favors this year. But education in Utah remains woefully underfunded. Read more »
A bill that would allow anyone over 21 to carry a concealed firearm now sits on the desk of Gov. Gary Herbert, who has three options. He may sign it into law, allow it... Read more »
Telephones rang constantly in the governor's office Monday as people weighed in on the so-called "constitutional carry" gun law the Utah Legislature passed last week. Read more »
Utah Valley University officials Monday released details of a new $54 million classroom building approved last week by the Legislature. Read more »
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