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Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice Released the Study of "Sexual Violence in Utah"

News Release
April 11, 2005
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Governor Huntsman To Sign Ceremonial Bills Today

News Advisory
April 8, 2005

Who:

• Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.
• Various State Legislators and guests

What: Ceremonial Bill Signings

When: 3:00 p.m.

Where: Governor's Office

The following is the list of bills that are scheduled for the ceremonial signing this afternoon. The order is subject to change.

DOE Announces Preferred Alternatives For Moab, Utah, Uranium Mill Tailings

News Release
April 6, 2005
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the department's preferred alternatives for remediation of the Moab, Utah, Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project Site: active groundwater remediation, and offsite disposal of the tailings pile and other contaminated materials to the proposed Crescent Junction disposal site.

Flags to be Lowered to Half Staff for Pope John Paul II

Governor Huntsman Expresses Condolences to Utah's Catholic Community

News Advisory
April 02, 2005

Dear Bishop Niederauer,

It was with sadness and a heavy heart that I, along with other Utahns, learned of the passing of Pope John Paul II. I write to express my most sincere condolences over the passing of such an extraordinary leader with a deeply human touch.

Your Vote Counts
Lt. Governor to Conduct Mock Election

News Advisory
March 29, 2005

WHO:

• Utah Lt. Governor Gary R. Herbert
• Elections Office Director, Michael Cragun

WHAT: A mock election will be held to help determine the type of voting system to be used in future elections. Multiple voting systems will be surveyed in order to comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA).

WHEN: Wednesday, March 30, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Governor Huntsman Names New Coordinator of the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office

News Release
March 25, 2005
Salt Lake City, Utah-Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., today announced Lynn Stevens as the newly appointed Coordinator of the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office.

Governor Huntsman Signed the Following Bills and Resolutions Today

Immediate Release
March 22, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman signed the following bills and resolutions:

Governor Huntsman Vetoed the Following Bills and Line Items Today

Immediate Release
March 22, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman vetoed the following bills and resolutions:

Governor Huntsman Appointed the Appellate Court Nominating Commission Today

News Release
March 21, 2005
Salt Lake City, Utah-Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., today announced the newly appointed members of the Appellate Court Nominating Commission.

The commission is composed of eight members. The Governor has appointed the following seven members:

Governor Huntsman Signed the Following Bills in St. George Today

Immediate Release
March 17, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman signed the following bills and resolution today:

Governor Huntsman Signed the Following Bills in Orem

Immediate Release
March 17, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman traveled to Orem and signed the following bills today:

Governor Huntsman Signed the Following Bills and Resolution in Kanab

Immediate Release
March 17, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman traveled to Kanab and signed the following bills and resolution today:

Sponsor: Representative Michael E. Noel

• HCR 7, Concurrent Resolution Opposing Nuclear Testing
• HB 203, Agricultural Advisory Board
• HB 264, State Land Use Management Plans Amendments

Governor Huntsman Signed the Following Bills in St. George Today

Immediate Release
March 17, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman traveled to St. George and signed the following bills and resolutions today:

Governor Huntsman Signed the Following Bills and Resolutions Today

Immediate Release
March 16, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman signed the following bills and resolutions in Logan today:

Governor Huntsman Signed the Following Bills and Resolutions Today

Immediate Release
March 16, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman signed the following bills today:

Governor Walker Announces Fiesta Bowl Gift Exchange Contest

News Release
March 15, 2005
Salt Lake City, Utah - Former Utah Governor Olene Walker announced the kick off of a contest to give away the 'gift' awarded to her by the Governor of Pennsylvania. The 'gift' of a trip to historic or cultural Pennsylvania was offered if the University of Utah beat the University of Pittsburgh in the Tostito's Fiesta Bowl last December. Of course the Utes won by a score of 35-7.

Governor Walker Announces Fiesta Bowl Gift Exchange Contest

Immediate Release
March 14, 2005

Easy Application for Boards and Commissions

News Release
March 11, 2005
Salt Lake City, Utah - The State of Utah now has an online application process for the more than 350 boards and commissions it oversees. The boards and commissions reflect a broad variety of State functions ranging from air quality to health to wildlife issues. The Governor appoints the majority of members, which are often subject to Senate confirmation.

Governor Huntsman Signed More Bills Today

Immediate Release
March 11, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Governor Huntsman Signed Seven Bills Today

Immediate Release
March 10, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Governor Huntsman to Sign School Choice Bill

Immediate Release
March 08, 2005

Governor Huntsman Announces Public Service Commissioner

News Release
March 11, 2005
Salt Lake City, Utah-Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., today announced Ron Allen as the newly appointed Public Service Commissioner with the Public Service Commission.

Governor Huntsman Signs Four Bills & Two Resolutions Today

Immediate Release
March 08, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Governor Huntsman Signs Senate Bill 227 Today

Immediate Release
March 08, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Special Session Date Announced

For Your Information
March 02, 2005

The special session dealing with No Child Left Behind has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2005. This will coincide with the Utah Legislature's regularly scheduled interim day.

First Lady Huntsman "Reads Across America Day"

News Advisory
March 02, 2005

WHO: First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman

WHAT: First Lady Huntsman will speak with elementary school students about the importance of reading and literacy, as well as read one of her favorite books to them.

Governor Huntsman Signed the Following Bills & Resolutions

News Advisory
March 01, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

H.B. 135 - No Child Left Behind Bill Headed For A Special Session

Governor Huntsman to Sign Ban on B & C Waste

News Advisory
February 25, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman will sign the following senate bill today:

• S.B. 24, Waste Amendments Sponsor: Senator Curtis S. Bramble
• After signed, this bill will ban radioactive B & C waste.

WHERE: Governor's Office, East State Capitol Complex

WHEN: Friday, February 25, at 1:00 p.m.

Governor Huntsman Will Take Part in Tongan American Royal Winter Ball

News Advisory
February 25, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman will participate in the awards ceremony of the National Tongan American Society 1st Annual Royal Winter Ball

WHEN: Friday, February 25, 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Sheraton City Center, Salt Lake City

Governor Huntsman Signs Two Senate Bills & One Resolution

News Advisory
February 25, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman signed the following senate bills and resolution today:

• S.B. 24, Waste Amendments Sponsor: Senator Curtis S. Bramble
• S.B. 26, Public Utilities Amendments Sponsor: Senator Gregory S. Bell
• S.C.R. 9, Concurrent Resolution Regarding Delta Airlines Sponsor: Senator Dan Eastman

Federal Government Says "Yes" to Utah's Definition of Highly Qualified Teachers

News Release
February 23, 2005
Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. today announced that an agreement has been reached with the U.S. Department of Education regarding the qualifications of Utah's teachers. The agreement states that more than 95% of Utah's public school teachers meet the standard of being "highly qualified."

Governor Huntsman Signs Two House Bills & One Resolution

News Release
February 22, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman signed the following bills and resolution today:

• H.B.1, Annual Appropriations Act Sponsor: Representative Ron Bigelow
• H.B. 3, Minimum School Program Act Amendments Sponsor: Representative Gordon E. Snow
• S.C.R. 4, Resolution Approving Utah Recreational Land Exchange Sponsor: Senator Beverly Evans

Governor Huntsman Signs One Bill & One Resolution

News Release
February 17, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

WHAT: Governor Huntsman signed the following bill and resolution today:

• H.B.36, Charter School Construction Amendments Sponsor: Representative James A. Ferrin
• H.C.R. 9, Resolution Honoring Outgoing Utah State University President Kermit L. Hall Sponsor: Representative Fred R. Hunsaker

Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Letter

February 15, 2005
Mr. Don Metzler
Moab Federal Project Office
U.S. Department of Energy
2597 B _ Road
Grand Junction, Colorado 81503

Dear Mr. Metzler,

RE: Moab Uranium Mill Tailings, Draft Environmental Impact Statement, DOE/EIS-0355D, State of Utah Comments

Governor Huntsman Signs Four Senate Bills Today

News Advisory
February 15, 2005

WHO: Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Updated Revenue Estimates for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006

President Signs Disaster Declaration for Southwestern Utah

News Release
February 2, 2005
Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr., has received confirmation that President Bush formally signed the Declaration for Disaster for Washington and Kane Counties, approving FEMA funding for public assistance and mitigation.

Governor Huntsman Signs Flood Bill

News Release
February 2, 2005
Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., today signed House Bill 240 establishing the Disaster Loan Program. The bill, a direct response to the recent flood disaster in southwest Utah, is the first bill the Governor has officially signed into law. It takes effect immediately.