Let Me Speak to the Governor

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Creating jobs and growth in rural Utah Jul 27, 2017

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In the July edition of KSL NewsRadio's Let Me Speak to the Governor, Governor Gary Herbert focuses on the action plan to combat crime, violence, and homelessness in the Rio Grande Area. He and other local leaders are working on a plan to be implemented soon that involves increased enforcement of laws and ways to help victims get their lives back together. The governor also explains how the state plans to accommodate Utah's growing population and the plan for conserving water.

Does Utah have enough water to keep up with the population growth? Jul 27, 2017

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Combating crime and homelessness in the Rio Grande Area Jul 27, 2017

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Special elections continued, cannabis debate, and more Jul 14, 2017

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Governor Gary Herbert talks to Maria Shilaos about the continued debate over the special election of replacing former congressman Jason Chaffetz. He explains the laws and process on how to do that which is outlined in the Utah Constitution. He also takes caller questions over concerns with rural Utah and how to economically improve those areas.

Special elections, Bears Ears, and more May 23, 2017

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Governor Gary Herbert talks to Doug Wright about what the process for replacing a sitting U.S. Congressman looks like in the State of Utah. Because Representative Jason Chaffetz will be leaving office before his term ends, the Governor will call a special election. Mr. Herbert also talks about Utah's DUI laws and the fate of Bears Ears National Monument.

Salt Lake Olympics of 2026? Apr 20, 2017

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In the final section of Let Me Speak to the Governor on KSL Newsradio for April 20, 2017, Utah Governor Gary Herbert addresses the growing calls for medical marijuana to be legalized in the Beehive State, the growing problem with opioid addiction and his awareness of the problem's magnitude, how police departments can work with immigration and customs enforcement to make sure Utah is welcoming to immigrants while also encouraging residents to immigrate legally, the upward mobility of Utah's poorest residents and their ability to leave poverty, and whether the state would consider bidding for the Winter Olympics in 2026.

Clearing the Air on Bears Ears Apr 20, 2017

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In part 3 of Let Me Speak to the Governor on KSL Newsradio for April 20, 2017, listeners ask Utah Governor Gary Herbert about his priorities for preschool and early childhood education and intervention, his commitment to air quality and clean environmental policies, and what his plans for Bears Ears National Monument are if President Donald Trump rescinds the executive order that created the monument. Hint: he says there is no oil and gas to be drilled at Bears Ears -- calling that claim a myth.

Water, Water - not quite everywhere Apr 20, 2017

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In part 2 of Let Me Speak to the Governor from April 20, 2017 on KSL Newsradio, Utah Governor Gary Herbert addressed questions from voters about the importance of water to growth in the Beehive State, his political promise to the business community, and a continued conversation about the declaration of Bears Ears National Monument under the Antiquities Act -- not just asking for the monument to be restored to the state of Utah, but also looking at possible solutions that would keep the lucrative Outdoor Retailers show in Utah.

Gov: Chaffetz Will Be Missed Apr 20, 2017

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In part one of Let Me Speak to the Governor from April 20, 2017 on KSL Newsradio, Governor Gary Herbert reacts to the news that Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, will not seek re-election to Congress. Host Maria Shilaos also asked the governor about his own political future - whether he would ever consider a run for the seat Chaffetz would leave behind, what he hopes to accomplish before leaving the governor's office, the negotiations to keep the Outdoor Retailers show in public land rich Utah, and more.

February edition of Let Me Speak to the Governor Feb 21, 2017

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Governor Gary Herbert answers your questions on Bears Ears, Outdoor Retailers leaving Utah, disruptive GOP town halls, and anything else on your mind on KSL's Let Me Speak to the Governor.

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