News Releases
Nominees announced for Second District Court vacancy
The Second District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Second District Court. The vacancy results from the appointment of Judge Rita Cornish to the Business and Chancery Court on Aug. 21, 2024.
The nominees for the vacancy are: Keith Backman; Catherine Conklin; Joel Ferre; Matthew Hansen; and Blake Hills.
Written comments can be submitted to the Second District Judicial Nominating Commission at judicialvacancies@utah.gov or Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, P.O. Box 142330, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2330. The deadline for written comments is noon Nov. 24, 2024. (Read More)
Moore re-elected to serve as House GOP conference vice chair
Today, Congressman Blake Moore released the following statement after being re-elected to serve as House Republican Conference Vice Chair for the 119th Congress:
âI am thrilled to be re-elected to serve as the House Republican Conference Vice Chair for the 119th Congress. My team and I have worked hard over the last year to support each and every member and their staff to promote an optimistic, productive, and unified message that meets Americans where they are and shares our conservative agenda for a better future,â said Congressman Blake Moore. âI look forward to serving with the House Republican leadership team as we build on our success and demonstrate to the American people that we are a strong, dynamic conference that will deliver policies that make our nation more free, safe, prosperous, and strong. The American people voted for Republican leadership in the House, Senate, and White House, and we are ready to hit the ground running.â
Sutherland launches Work & Opportunity Initiative with new research
Sutherland Institute launched its Work & Opportunity Initiative today with an accompanying research report. The primary goal of the Work & Opportunity Initiative is to identify and address any barriers to upward mobility experienced by Utah families, especially those striving to escape poverty.
The paper includes a framework of policy recommendations, such as: increasing state-level flexibility from the federal government to explore innovative alternative approaches to safety net reform, providing enhanced financial planning tools for safety net participants, and conducting additional study of social safety net recidivism. (Read More)
Decorated violinist and concertmaster to celebrate 20th anniversary conducting iconic Vivaldi by Candlelight concert
Now in its 42nd year, the Vivaldi by Candlelight concert series is set to captivate Utahns with an exquisite showcase of pieces by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi and other Baroque Era masters. Held in support of Utah Global Diplomacyâs mission to promote respect and understanding between the people of Utah and the global community, this performance will celebrate the 20th anniversary of acclaimed violinist and former Utah Symphony associate concertmaster Gerald Elias conducting the chamber orchestra.
Vivaldi by Candlelight: Glory of the Violin will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the historic First Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM with doors opening at 6:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased online at www.utahglobaldiplomacy.org. (Read More)
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