Zitat des Tages von Gary Herbert:
I am confident that, as elected officials, we can work together with religious, business and civic leaders, as well as the LGBT community, to develop policies that treat all people with dignity and respect.
Rob Neill has a deep appreciation for the law and the role it can play in the lives of families. Rob's sincere desire to serve and his impressive experience will make him the kind of judge who will change lives and impact families in a positive way.
Too often, campaigns are all flash and no substance.
One person's rights do not have to come at the expense of another's. If we can find common ground on religious freedom and LGBT issues in Utah - one of the nation's most religious and conservative states - we can do it anywhere in the country.
That's a large part of the job as governor: to create and maintain the optimal balance.
I do believe that the states have the right to make the definition of marriage, and each state can define it as they so choose through their elected representatives.
Don't spend more than you take in. Control your debt. Empower the private sector. We have 50 states out there that are laboratories of democracy. Why are we not empowering the states to find solutions to our problems, particularly health care, as opposed to looking to a one-size-fits-all solution from Washington, D.C.? That puzzles even me.
Partisanship is not necessarily a bad thing. It leads to new leadership and new opportunities.
Utah is America's best place for business because Utahns make it their business to succeed - and we have the track record to prove it.
In 2014, Utah cities Salt Lake City and Provo both surpassed Silicon Valley in per-deal venture capital averages. From large, multi-campus companies to promising start-ups, Silicon Slopes offers a promising climate for businesses. The entire tech industry has its eyes on Utah.
As governor, I enjoy the opportunity to talk about Utah's measurable business success.
Education is the largest and most important investment Utah makes.
Utah is one of the nation's leaders in rebounding from the Great Recession.
Utah is no longer considered a flyover state.
I don't believe we have defined health care reform very well in this country.
The value of a loving family cannot be understated.
From Enve Composites to Bluehouse Skis, Utah companies are making breakthrough products for biking, winter sports, water sports and more.
While technology and assessment can help complement the important work of our teachers, I worry that we are spending too much of our time testing.
Once the federal dust settles, whether there is little to spend or a lot, education must continue to be our top priority. We can afford nothing less.
My priority will continue to be that we maintain the optimal balance to be able to invest in education and infrastructure while encouraging business growth.
In Utah, one word sums up our business prowess: investment. Simply put, we know we can't have long-term economic growth and maintain Utah's enviable quality of life without making some critical investments.
Making people's lives better is not a partisan issue.
My message to business leaders is clear: If you are looking to expand your business and boost the bottom line, there is no better place than Utah to do it.
I believe in collaboration and cooperation.