When Gov. Herbert took office back in 2009, the unemployment rate in Utah was 8.4 percent. In January 2012, the unemployment rate in Utah dropped to 5.8 percent. Although significantly lower than the high of 8.4, we knew Utah could do better. During the 2012 State of the State address, Gov. Herbert set a […]
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Governor’s response to the arrests of former attorneys general
Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement regarding the arrests of former Attorneys General Mark Shurtleff and John Swallow: “This is a sad day for Utah. The entire situation, regardless of how the legal process plays out, is a black eye for our state. While we respect the rule of law and due process, […]
Independence Day
*The following contains highlights from the Governor’s Independence Day Sunrise Service remarks, given this morning Since the 2nd Continental Congress approved Richard Henry Lee’s motion for independence on July 2nd, 1776, John Adams told his wife Abigail that is the day our nation’s independence would likely be celebrated every year thereafter. “I am apt to […]
Letter of Condolences
By Governor Gary R. Herbert Dear Governor Janice K. Brewer, Jeanette and I offer our heartfelt condolences to you and the residents of Arizona for the tragic loss of the nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot fire crew. The fallen firefighters were heroic public servants who sacrificed their lives in order to protect […]
A Father’s Day Message
Reading to the Herbert Grandchildren By Governor Gary R. Herbert Bill Cosby said, “Nothing I’ve ever done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.” I whole-heartedly echo his sentiment. Being a father and grandfather is the greatest joy of my life. I truly believe that any success I […]
A Comprehensive State Response to Data Breach
By Governor Gary R. Herbert Remarks given on May 15, 2012, regarding the Medicaid data breach Overview On April 2 my office was notified of an information breach of health data on a server managed by the Department of Technology Services (DTS). […]
2012 Energy Summit
by Governor Gary R. Herbert A few months ago, I had the opportunity to visit the site at Camp Williams where the National Security Agency is building its first Comprehensive National Cyber-security Initiative (CNCI) Data Center – which will be called, simply, the Utah Data Center when it is complete. TheUtahDataCenteris a nearly $2 billion […]
Storm Victims: Watch Out For Scams!
By Gary R. Herbert Governor The recent wind damage which impacted so many Utah families and companies has prompted many to come forward to volunteer aid. As Utah and its citizens continue to clean-up, recover, and prepare for the next winter storm, I am asking homeowners and businesses to be extra vigilant against scams which […]
Event of the Week: Honoring Our Nisei Veterans
By Gary R. Herbert Governor I was privileged to honor the Nisei Veterans of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the 100th Infantry Battalion, and the Military Intelligence Service on Veterans Day. I was overcome with feelings of honor and reverence as we paid tribute to these true American heroes. Their story is one to be […]