Sep 25, 2009 | Deseret News
Ethics, taxes early tests for Herbert
Opposing a popular movement, whether it's pro-ethics or anti-tax, is often a difficult act for a politician.
Jeanette Herbert paused for a moment at the door leading to the second-floor balcony of the Governor's Mansion while giving a tour of her new home.
Gov. Gary Herbert opposes campaign contribution limits. The position is at odds with a recent recommendation from a governor's commission charged with recommending reforms to the political process.
In May 2005, former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. addressed approximately 200 public officials at the second-annual Utah Tourism Conference in Cedar City.
Adams sworn in as a state senator
Stuart Adams was sworn in as a state senator Wednesday to replace now-Lt. Gov. Greg Bell.
Governor and activists to discuss N-waste deal
Gov. Gary Herbert has agreed to meet with an environmental activist group over concerns that a controversial nuclear waste deal proposed by EnergySolutions is still on the table.
Polpourri: Ex-NFL player Jay Riemersma poised to enter race for Pete Hoekstra's seat
Come Monday, it's game on for Republicans hoping to replace Pete Hoekstra in Congress.
Gov. Herbert tackles "known unknowns" and other imponderables. By D.P. Sorensen We the people of Utah love our governors, and with good reason.
FD native interns for Sen. Grassley
Imagine eating lunch with U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley in the Senate Dining Room, and U.S. Sen.
Utahns can expect to see more of new Lt. Gov. Greg Bell than they did of the state's previous No.
A leading state senator, warning that Utah could lose its legal fight to keep out foreign radioactive waste, is urging the state to reconsider its options, including a hefty tax on the company that runs the disposal site.
Herbert puts another $8M toward housing help
Gov. Gary Herbert is pumping another $8 million in federal stimulus money into Utah's housing market.
Foreign waste deal still on table
EnergySolutions Inc. said Friday it is in settlement talks with Utah aimed at getting the state to drop its objections to importing foreign nuclear waste for disposal in the state.
Valentine might challenge Herbert
Gov. Gary Herbert may have some competition from a fellow Utah County Republican when he runs next year for the remainder of his predecessor's term.
Senate approves Bell as lieutenant governor
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Bell unanimously confirmed as lieutenant governor
Senate President Mike Waddoups embraces Greg Bell, right, following his resignation Tuesday from the Senate.
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