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Hatch vows to defend Hill Air Force Base from cuts, closure

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 11:27pm

Making sure Hill Air Force Base is not a casualty to budget cuts and upcoming base closures his top priority, says Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah.

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Committee to explore another Winter Olympics bid

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 11:46pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah has the skills, the people and the know-how to host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games again, two Top of Utah lawmakers said Wednesday, the same day Gov. Gary Herbert and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker announced the formation of an exploratory committee to consider a bid for the 2022 or 2026 Winter Games.

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In this image from contributed video, Bryan Farnsworth, 49, is seen in an ankle-length tie-dyed skirt with a pink shirt, blazer and tie during a Saturday night Lincoln Day Dinner in Tremonton. The declared candidate for Congress in Utah’s 1st District, who told the audience he is bipolar, was accompanied by a dog. He may be cited for misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct because a Utah Highway Patrol trooper was injured while escorting the agitated Farnsworth from the hall. Also, Farnsworth made comments about the president’s military policies and called Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop traitors.

Congressional candidate rants onstage at dinner, may be cited

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 6:11am

TREMONTON -- Police are recommending that Tremonton's city attorney cite a declared candidate for Congress in Utah's 1st District for misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct because of an incident at Saturday night's Lincoln Day Dinner.

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Herbert honors fallen Utah veterans and slain Ogden Officer Jared Francom at the State of the State address in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. At rear left is House Speaker Becky Lockhart. At right is Senate President Michael Waddoups. (TRENT NELSON/Pool photo)

Herbert lashes out at federal government in State of the State address

Josh Loftin The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 12:18am

SALT LAKE CITY -- During his annual State of the State speech Wednesday, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert vowed to continue defending the state against an "overreaching, out-of-control and out-of-touch" federal government.

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This structure at the Davis Park Golf Course in the Kaysville area was destroyed in a December windstorm. Davis County seeks federal aid. (NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner)

FEMA funding likely for Davis wind damage

Bryon Saxton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 11:32pm

FARMINGTON -- It appears Davis County entities will receive federal aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency because of the damage from the Dec. 1 hurricane-force winds that tore through the area.

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The police car of injured Ogden Officer Michael Rounkles is draped in black and blue outside of the Ogden Police Department on Tuesday. The lobby has also been filled with floral arrangements.

Thousands to pay tribute to slain Ogden officer today

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 2:47pm

OGDEN -- Thousands of mourners carrying flags and wearing blue ribbons are expected to line a somber funeral procession route today for fallen Ogden Police Officer Jared Francom.

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Legislative three-card Monte: Roads win, everyone else loses

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, January 9, 2012 - 11:56pm

We ran a scary story last week about how much highways are going to cost Utah over the next 30 years. The tab is $69 billion, a chunk of that just in the Top of Utah.

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Taxpayers’ group to meet legislators

Brady Bingham Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, January 7, 2012 - 11:26pm

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Taxpayers Association will host its annual “pre-legislative conference” from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 19.

The conference will be in Room 210 of the East Senate Building in the State Capitol Complex, 350 N. State St.

Senate and House leaders, staff from Gov. Gary Herbert’s office, political experts and community leaders will cover a broad range of issues expected to be considered at the 2012 legislative session, say association officials.

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Gov. Gary Herbert speaks with Bountiful High School students and media on the state’s budget on Monday at Bountiful High School. Utah’s economy has improved from the 2009 recession, said Herbert, who anticipates growth in revenue in both the 2012 and 2013 fiscal years. (ASHLEY FRANSCELL/Special to the Standard-Examiner)

Bountiful students hear call for 1% raise for teachers

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, December 12, 2011 - 10:36pm

BOUNTIFUL -- The setting was appropriate for the announcement.

Gov. Gary R. Herbert announced his proposed budget for the next fiscal year on Monday at Bountiful High School in a financial literacy class.

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Utah to Arizona: Don’t toll Interstate 15

Richard Simon Los Angeles Times

Last updated Monday, October 31, 2011 - 10:41pm

WASHINGTON — A proposed toll on a 30-mile stretch of Interstate 15 in Arizona is drawing opposition from Utah.

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Utah governor speaking to high school students

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 7:11am

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert will speak to high school students statewide during a live broadcast from a branch campus of Utah State University in Blanding.

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Utahns can comment on eight proposed redistricting maps

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 7:20am

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utahns have until Oct. 17 to view and comment on a number of proposed congressional district maps.

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(Standard-Examiner file photo) Weber State University students attend 2004 winter graduation at the Dee Events Center in Ogden.

Graduation rates show higher ed should change setup for nontraditional students

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 5:20am

Only 16 percent of Utah public college and university students who enroll full time at in-state, four-year programs actually graduate four years later, a national study of college-completion rates has found.

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Regents defer raises for college presidents

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 3, 2011 - 10:43pm

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Board of Regents on Monday voted unanimously to defer raises for state university and college presidents — the very raises the board unanimously approved last month.