The following are Governor Herbert’s remarks (as prepared) delivered at the signing ceremony for House Bill 148, held March 23, 2012, in the Gold Room of the Utah State Capitol. We are here today because the federal government has failed to keep its promise.   That promise made to Utah in the 1894 Enabling Act [...]

by Governor Gary R. Herbert Citizens have a right to know where their precious tax dollars go.  As a result, the State of Utah provides easy access to state and local government financial data for 380 public entities at transparent.utah.gov. Officially launched in May 2009, transparent.utah.gov includes revenue, expenditures, employee compensation, and financial information for [...]

by Leonard Blackham Utah Commissioner of Agriculture and Food I wish to balance the record regarding a recent Salt Lake Tribune editorial (Impact of Grazing: January 2, 2012) that left readers with the mistaken impression that livestock grazing, in general, is harmful to the environment. When done properly, grazing increases the variety and number of [...]

By Gary R. Herbert Governor Each year, I look forward to giving my State of the State address. It is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on what we have accomplished in the previous year, and to look toward Utah’s future. I also enjoy the rare opportunity of speaking directly to all the citizens of Utah, [...]

  by Governor Gary R. Herbert This is one of my favorite times of year. The music, the lights, the food—all evoke sentimental feelings and treasured memories. Perhaps most of all, it is a wonderful season for perspective. To paraphrase the sage and beloved Dr. Seuss, the holiday season is not ultimately about presents, ribbons, [...]

December 2011 “Traditions are very important to us; they are the glue that holds the family together during the holidays, and give the children something to look forward to every year.”                                                 [...]

by Governor Gary R. Herbert The first recorded thanksgiving celebration in Utah was held on Thursday, August 10, 1848.  The first pioneer settlers had arrived in the Salt Lake Valley just over a year before, and it had been a year of trial and tribulation. The settlers had arrived too late in the summer to [...]

By Gary R. Herbert Governor On Wednesday, October 12th, I had the unique honor of speaking to high school students across the State of Utah as part of my 2011 Rural Jobs Tour.  I spoke to a small group of San Juan High School students in Blanding, but students state-wide were able to watch and participate in [...]