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Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. has nominated George W. Harmond, Jr. of Helper, Utah, to serve as a judge on the Utah Seventh District Court.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. and First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman invite the public to the Governor's Mansion in December to kick off the holiday season.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. announced Friday the State of the State address will be held at Washington Elementary School in Bountiful, Utah.

"I want to take a moment to wish the citizens of Utah a Happy Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for this year where we have experienced success and overcome grief.

Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco sent a letter of thanks to Governor Huntsman for the extraordinary service provided by the Utah National Guard to the citizens of Louisana after Hurricane Katrina.

Salt Lake City, Utah - The Utah State Prison will not be moving from Draper if cost estimates from the draft prison study hold true.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. met with officials in Washington, D.C. today, seeking help with a shortage of cement in Utah, which is blamed for hindering economic growth in the State's building trade sector.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah's population reached 2,547,389 persons in 2005, according to the Utah Population Estimates Committee.

 

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., has announced two new positions within the Governor's communications office.

 

Governor Signs Legacy Legislation

News Release
November 10, 2005

 

Salt Lake City, Utah - The State of Utah is asking the courts to review the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's recent decision to authorize the issuance of an operating license for Private Fuel Storage LLC.

 

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., is pleased with the legislative approval of the Legacy Parkway settlement.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., has forwarded the following nominees to the Utah State Senate to consider for confirmation on Wednesday, November 9, 2005.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., along with several representatives from the community, today presented a plan for addressing the anticipated shortfall of funding for heating assistance programs.

Salt Lake City, Utah-Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. and a delegation from the Consulate General of Canada in Denver will co-host five of Canada's leading biotech firms and a representative from International Trade Canada.

Governor Huntsman to Honor First-Ever Governor's Scholars

News Release
November 02, 2005

 

Top college students invited to mansion event

 

Student Achievement Statewide Townhall Meetings

News Release
November 02, 2005

 

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., is applauding a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau on computer use. The report shows that Utah ranks highest in the nation in home computer use.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Mike Lee, General Counsel to Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., served as clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Samuel Alito.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. has authorized the lowering of the Flag of the United States of America and the Flag of the State of Utah to fly at half-staff on all State facilities in honor of Rosa Lee Parks.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., has named Christine Kearl as his new Deputy for Public Education. "Chris has extensive experience in public education in Utah," said Governor Huntsman.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., has forwarded the name, John J. Walton, as a Judge of the Fifth District Court. The Utah State Senate will consider confirmation on Wednesday, October 19, 2005.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., new Chief of Staff, Neil Ashdown announced today that Mike Mower has been appointed to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff.

First Lady "Removes" Power in You Billboard Labels to Reveal Website

News Release
October 12, 2005

Salt Lake City, Utah * First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman revealed the meaning behind the thought provoking Power in You billboards yesterday, by "removing" the labels to reveal the website, powerinyou.org, which also went live yesterday.

Governor Huntsman Announces Transportation Summit

News Advisory
October 12, 2005

 

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. has announced a change in leadership in his office. Chief of Staff Jason Chaffetz will be leaving in early November to pursue opportunities in the private sector.

Governor Huntsman Rolls Out Income Tax Reform Plan

 

Governor Huntsman Unveils Income Tax Reform Proposal

News Advisory
October 05, 2005

 

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., today unveiled his proposed income tax reform package. The plan comes after months of deliberations by the Tax Reform Task Force.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., hopes a memo that is designed to lower state fuel costs will also help the general public. "All drivers can benefit from the recommendations," said Governor Huntsman.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. has authorized the lowering of the Flag of the United States of America and the Flag of the State of Utah to fly at half-staff.

First Lady Huntsman Launches her Power in You "Power Tour"

News Advisory
September 28, 2005

 

Camp Williams, Utah - As of 5 p.m. today, the Camp Williams Joint Information Center (JIC) is closed.

First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman announces kick off of Power in You "Power Tour" for Junior High and High School Students

News Release
September 26, 2005

 

Camp Williams Wrap-up

News Release
September 26, 2005

 

Salt Lake City, Utah * Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. has appointed Donald E. Blanchard as Chair of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.

Lt. Governor's College Tour for Civics Engagement

News Release
September 23, 2005

 

Salt Lake City, Utah - A plan has been announced to record a list of roads, identified as qualifying as public roads across public lands, in each county in Utah.

Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Huntsman, is pleased with the announcement this morning made by the U.S. Department of Energy that a Record of Decision (ROD) has been issued on the removal of uranium mill tailings near Moab, Utah.

Camp Williams Guests Reminded to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance

News Release
September 11, 2005

Camp Williams, Utah—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reminding all Hurricane Katrina guests who have stayed or are staying at Camp Williams to update their contact information in order to receive FEMA disaster assistance.