Mike Mower
Mike Mower
beginning certainly committed education funding highest next possible public session special
We had one of the highest amounts of funding ever committed to (education). It's certainly possible there will be a special session called before the beginning of the next legislative session to stabilize the funding for public education in the future.
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We feel there's a real desire to reach consensus, and we're working very well with House and Senate leadership.
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As the family engages in dialogue and the families are allowed to make the determinations with a minor-age child, it is something that will result in what is best for the minor and the unborn child.
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We are still disappointed that it passed. This is a very important issue for the governor, and we'll do what we feel is necessary to make certain the governor's position is understood.
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We think this presented some very useful information and we're anxious to consider discussions on several topics that were raised in this report and not just increasing the minimum wage.
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We need to get on the national radar screen and we're anxious to have candidates from both parties come to our state. If Utah does nothing, Utah will be once again overlooked.
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We need to show our money commitment up front and early if we want to start showing our interest to candidates.
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The governor was only on the (corporate) jet a few times last year, maybe only once, always with other family members on family trips; once to Fillmore for the funeral of a relative. An amended federal filing will be made next week.
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The governor remains committed to providing immediate relief for taxpayers at the check-out counter - not something that offers relief just once a year if they fill out a tax return.
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The governor is anxious to move forward on the construction of Legacy Parkway as soon as possible.
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The governor has a great working relationships with senators from both parties. He regrets that comments he made in a recent interview were interpreted as bravado. The governor's intent is to always focus on policy proposals and options rather than personalities.
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It is our hope that it will lead to more family dialogue on this issue for underage minors, and that it will lead to fewer abortions.
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We recognize this is a complex negotiation, and we are still optimistic. We're still very supportive of the compromise package, and we'll continue to work with individual Senate and House members as well as their leadership team.
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There is merit in discussing this proposal. This proposal does provide longer-term parking solutions for the Capitol area.