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Utah governor candidates debate masks, infrastructure before November election

By Kaela Cleary
September 30, 2020 12:00 AM
Utah gubernatorial candidates Spencer Cox, a Republican and current lieutenant governor, and Chris Peterson, a Democratic professor of business law at University of Utah, went head to head in a debate on Tuesday evening about their political stances as potential governors.
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State

New conversion therapy ban rule is likely to be issued say stakeholders

By Lisi Merkley
December 16, 2019 12:00 AM
https://twitter.com/GovHerbert/status/1199515593432387584
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Gov. Herbert delivers State of the State address

By Katie Harris
January 31, 2019 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert delivers his State of the State address at the Utah State Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 30, in Salt Lake City. Behind Herbert are Speaker of the House Brad Wilson, left, R-Kaysville, and Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton. (Spenser Heaps/The Deseret News via AP, Pool)
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Religion

Church, community advocate for suicide prevention

By Andrew Zaugg
October 02, 2018 12:00 AM
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressing the media at a press conference announcing Governor Gary Herbert's Teen Suicide Prevention Task Force. Elder Rasband joined other community and religious leaders to develop a plan to combat the teen suicide crisis in Utah. (Mormon Newsroom)
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Gov. Herbert signs 136 bills into law

By Katelyn Stiles
March 20, 2018 12:00 AM
In this Feb. 5, 2015, file photo, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Herbert signed 136 more bills from the 2018 legislative session Tuesday. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Herbert encourages balance between state and federal government regulation

By Alex E. J. Mohammad
January 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. and Chair of the National Governors Association Gary Herbert spoke about 'State of the States' address on Thursday, Jan. 7 insisting that the federal and state governments rehabilitate an equilibrium of power.
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State

Utah celebrates 3 million residents

By Kelsie Matheson
October 24, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah reached a new milestone last month thanks to the birth of Sadie Christensen—potentially the state's 3 millionth citizen—at Mountain Point Medical Center in Lehi on Oct. 24.
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Local

Judge sides with Planned Parenthood in lawsuit against Utah

September 29, 2015 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — A judge has blocked an order by Utah's governor to cut off federal money from going to the state's Planned Parenthood organization.
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Campus Events

Utah governor to speak at BYU Religious Freedom Annual Review

By Allie Arnell
June 30, 2015 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert addresses delegates during the Utah Republican Party nominating convention in Sandy.
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Local

Utah sets focus on school counselors

By Erica Palmer
February 12, 2014 12:00 AM
Utah is focusing on school counselors to help students not only graduate from high school but also move on to higher education. (Photo courtesy Ivette Mehl)
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Utahns anticipate 2014 State of the State address

By Collin Pace
January 28, 2014 12:00 AM
Governor Gary Herbert will address Utah on Wednesday night at the annual State of the State address. (AP Photo)
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Local

Governor Herbert names new education adviser

By Erica Palmer
January 22, 2014 12:00 AM
Utah Governor Gary Herbert named Tami Pyfer as his new education adviser Jan. 21, as he continues to set his focus on improving Utah's education.
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State

Upcoming gubernatorial debate to be televised

By Haley Bissegger
September 13, 2012 12:00 AM
PROVO — A gubernatorial debate between incumbent Gov. Gary Herbert and his democratic challenger will be televised on multiple local stations on Oct. 11.
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Sports

Utah resorts land new action sports events

July 25, 2012 12:00 AM
The Utah action sports landscape has changed again as the Utah Sports Commission and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association recently announced a new partnership with the Olympic governing body to bring five new events to three Utah resorts.
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Local

Exclusive one-on-one with Gov. Herbert

By Casey Adams
June 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert talked to The Universe from his office on Capitol Hill about the $1.7 billion I-15 core expansion project and how his administration is managing one of America's fastest growing economies.
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State

Candidates pledge to uphold traditional family, defines marriage

By Casey Adams
May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Gov. Herbert's office released a statement responding to Democratic governor candidate Peter Cooke's comments on gay marriage -- candidates share the same view.
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