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Bidding for permits on Utah Division of Wildlife Resources lands

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Division of Wildlife Resources allows livestock owners to bid for grazing permits on certain DWR Wildlife and Waterfowl Management Areas. In selected areas, carefully planned grazing is a useful tool in managing wildlife habitat.

5 Mile / 10 Mile Race at Sand Hollow State Park

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

This race features incredible scenery in Sand Hollow State Park, including beautiful views of Pine Valley Mountain and the Sand Dunes.

DATC Goes Green

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Davis Applied Technology College (DATC), a UCAT campus, has a mission to be on the cutting edge of technology, not only in training, equipment and facilities, but also in energy efficiency.

Students from Utah State University Take 3rd Place in Disney Design Competition

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

In the Walt Disney Imagineering ImagiNations Design Competition, held annually, a team of design students from Utah State University took 3rd place. The team was comprised of USU students Jason Cooper, Adam Dambrink and Philip Le Goubin, who were tasked with presenting a design based on a “futuristic Disney attraction on the moon in the year 3011.”

Preliminary 2011 Unemployment Rates now available

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Preliminary unemployment rates are now available for each of Utah's counties. Although these rates will be revised next month as the figures go through the Bureau of Labor Statistics' "benchmarking" process, they provide a quick look at Utah's unemployment hot spots.

UDOT will test a high friction surface treatment as a means to increase skid resistance and improve safety.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Steep roadways, freeway ramps or sharp curves may benefit from a highly skid resistant surface. UDOT engineers work to keep roads as safe as possible by maintaining skid-resistance and setting appropriate speed limits.

Utah Ranks 10th in Percentage of Students Passing AP Exams; Canyons, Davis, Nebo School Districts Named to AP Honor Roll

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The College Board today announced that with more than one out of five members of the class of 2011 passing an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, Utah ranked tenth in the nation for percentage of students passing AP

Governor Gary R. Herbert will host media access time to comment on timely issues and respond to questions from Capitol-credentialed media representatives

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

What:     Governor Gary R. Herbert will host media access time to comment on timely issues and respond to questions from Capitol-credentialed media representatives

Who:       Governor Gary R. Herbert

When:     Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:30-12:45 PM
Where:   Rampton Conference Room, Governor's Suite, Utah State Capitol

Utah Explores Future Olympic Winter Games Bid

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Governor Convenes Committee, Gives Them Four Months to Report

KEARNS, UTAH - In front of what has been called the fastest ice in the world and the athletes who train on it, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker joined other Utah officials and Olympic VIPs to announce the formation of an exploratory committee to consider a bid for the 2022 or 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

"Ten years ago, Utah 'Lit the Fire Within,' and today that flame still burns bright," Governor Herbert said, citing the debt-free success of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. "This talented committee will thoughtfully and carefully consider whether we should officially submit Salt Lake City to be considered to host future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games."
"The 2002 Winter Games are an exciting chapter of Salt Lake City's history," said Mayor Becker. "The outcome was a spectacular success. As we explore the possibility of again hosting the Olympic Winter Games, there is no predetermined recommendation. We believe an investment of meaningful time and effort is worthwhile to make the right decision - not only for Salt Lake City, but for all of Utah."
Co-chaired by Lt. Governor Greg Bell, Mayor Becker, and Utah Sports Commission Chair Steven Price, the exploratory committee will examine specific criteria, including budget and financing, transportation, environment, venues, potential competitors, public support, and economic impact. The committee plans to take three to four months to complete its review.

And timing matters. Should the exploratory committee recommend pursuit of the 2022 Games, Salt Lake City has limited time to become the U.S. nominee. As soon as 2013, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) may choose to officially submit a candidate city to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC will then select the host city for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in 2015.

"Utah's world class venues are heavily utilized today by athletes of all ages and skill levels, including elite athletes," Dr. Eric Heiden, a five-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in speedskating, added. "In fact, 40% of the U.S. Olympians that competed in Vancouver in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games train in Utah. These venues are a significant advantage in a potential bid."

The exploratory committee is comprised of well-credentialed Utahns, including Salt Lake Chamber President and CEO Lane Beattie; Governor's Office of Economic Development Executive Director Spencer Eccles; five-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in speedskating, Dr. Eric Heiden; Utah Athletic Foundation President and CEO Colin Hilton; Salt Lake Organizing Committee Chief Financial Officer Brett Hopkins; the Governor's Chief of Staff Derek Miller; four-time Olympian in speedskating and USOC Athlete Advisory Council member Catherine Raney Norman; Utah Sports Commission Executive Director Jeff Robbins; Olympic gold medalist in skeleton and third-generation Olympian Jimmy Shea; President and General Manager of the Park City Mountain Resort and Chairperson of the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association Jenni Smith; and City Creek Construction Services Director Grant Thomas. Fraser Bullock, former COO and CFO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, will be an advisor to the committee.

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Utah Explores Future Olympic Winter Games Bid

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Governor Convenes Committee, Gives Them Four Months to Report

KEARNS, UTAH - In front of what has been called the fastest ice in the world and the athletes who train on it, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker joined other Utah officials and Olympic VIPs to announce the formation of an exploratory committee to consider a bid for the 2022 or 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

"Ten years ago, Utah 'Lit the Fire Within,' and today that flame still burns bright," Governor Herbert said, citing the debt-free success of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. "This talented committee will thoughtfully and carefully consider whether we should officially submit Salt Lake City to be considered to host future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games."

"The 2002 Winter Games are an exciting chapter of Salt Lake City's history," said Mayor Becker. "The outcome was a spectacular success. As we explore the possibility of again hosting the Olympic Winter Games, there is no predetermined recommendation. We believe an investment of meaningful time and effort is worthwhile to make the right decision - not only for Salt Lake City, but for all of Utah."

Co-chaired by Lt. Governor Greg Bell, Mayor Becker, and Utah Sports Commission Chair Steven Price, the exploratory committee will examine specific criteria, including budget and financing, transportation, environment, venues, potential competitors, public support, and economic impact. The committee plans to take three to four months to complete its review.

And timing matters. Should the exploratory committee recommend pursuit of the 2022 Games, Salt Lake City has limited time to become the U.S. nominee. As soon as 2013, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) may choose to officially submit a candidate city to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC will then select the host city for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in 2015.

"Utah's world class venues are heavily utilized today by athletes of all ages and skill levels, including elite athletes," Dr. Eric Heiden, a five-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in speedskating, added. "In fact, 40% of the U.S. Olympians that competed in Vancouver in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games train in Utah. These venues are a significant advantage in a potential bid."

The exploratory committee is comprised of well-credentialed Utahns, including Salt Lake Chamber President and CEO Lane Beattie; Governor's Office of Economic Development Executive Director Spencer Eccles; five-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in speedskating, Dr. Eric Heiden; Utah Athletic Foundation President and CEO Colin Hilton; Salt Lake Organizing Committee Chief Financial Officer Brett Hopkins; the Governor's Chief of Staff Derek Miller; four-time Olympian in speedskating and USOC Athlete Advisory Council member Catherine Raney Norman; Utah Sports Commission Executive Director Jeff Robbins; Olympic gold medalist in skeleton and third-generation Olympian Jimmy Shea; President and General Manager of the Park City Mountain Resort and Chairperson of the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association Jenni Smith; and City Creek Construction Services Director Grant Thomas. Fraser Bullock, former COO and CFO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, will be an advisor to the committee.