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Utah outperforming the national economy (Deseret Morning News)

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:04:29 GMT

Not only is Utah outperforming the national economy, there's about to be an announcement that more new jobs are coming to the state, Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. said Tuesday at the Utah Taxpayers Association annual conference.

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Huntsman: 25 million visitors in Utah is goal (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:28:00 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY -- Gov. Jon Huntsman announced an ambitious goal to increase the number of visitors to Utah by 25 percent in the next four years.

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Huntsman: 25 million visitors new goal (Salt Lake Tribune)

webmaster@sltrib.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:28:57 GMT

Posted: 1:30 PM- Gov. Jon Huntsman wants to increase the number of visitors to Utah by 25 percent in the next four years.

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Ground broken for state lab (Salt Lake Tribune)

lrosetta@sltrib.com (Lisa Rosetta / The Salt Lake Tribune / ) — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:51 GMT

Utah's ailing public health laboratory will finally be retired next year when the new 81,000-square-foot Unified State Lab opens its doors. Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and other state officials broke ground on the $31 million project Tuesday at the 15-acre Taylorsville site - nearly 20 years after the first request for a new public health laboratory was made to the Legislature. "This has been a long...

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Studio eyeing city for a film facility (Salt Lake Tribune)

djensen@sltrib.com (Derek P. Jensen / The Salt Lake Tribune) — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:07:52 GMT

... is asking Utah's economic-development office to coordinate with legislative leadership and Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. for approval. The studio would like to buy or lease the Fairpark acreage - perhaps notching a deal during the next legislative session - and would allow the Utah State Fair to continue, or assist it in relocating. The studio pledges 250 full-time jobs over 10 years and the creation...

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Bear Lake pumping company says it will go to feds first (Salt Lake Tribune)

webmaster@sltrib.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:28:47 GMT

Posted: 8:30 AM- LOGAN - The company behind a pumped-storage project at Bear Lake is back. Logan-based Symbiotics LLC said that instead of trying to get state approval first, it will look to get the projected licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The company says that's a way of proving the benefits outweigh the risks of building the hydroelectric plant. Gov. Jon Huntsman came...

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We Stand United (The Utah Amicus)

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:01:00 GMT

Salt Lake Tribune : Utah Democrats chose the "good jobs, good education, good health" candidate Bob Springmeyer as their candidate to run against Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. Before Springmeyer was nominated Saturday with nearly 87 percent of the delegate vote, he made a surprise nomination of Josie Valdez for lieutenant governor. "We're in this to win," Springmeyer said, pointing to "all...

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Huntsman Awards honor Utah's best educators (Salt Lake Tribune)

webmaster@sltrib.com (The Salt Lake Tribune) — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:28:45 GMT

The annual Huntsman Awards for Excellence in Education seek to honor educators whose work shapes the future. This year's recipients, who each receive $10,000, were chosen from among more than 140 nominees.

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Texas polygamist sect seeks Bush's help (Dallas Morning News)

Mon, 12 May 2008 02:13:00 GMT

... to visit the Yearning For Zion ranch. Jessop has also asked Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. for help. The FLDS is based in Utah and Arizona.

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2008 Utah State Republican Convention (Oblogatory Anecdotes)

Sun, 11 May 2008 18:31:00 GMT

... there staff and supporters manning their booths and answering questions. In 2004, then candidate Jon Huntsman Jr. was very accessible, but this time he was there just long enough to give a speech. My congressmen Rob Bishop took time to talk to me and answer some of my questions. Congressman Rob Bishop personally called me the other day and thanked me for being a delegate, that along with...

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Republicans: Chaffetz nearly upsets Cannon (Salt Lake Tribune)

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:22:56 GMT

OREM - Rep. Chris Cannon barely escaped with his political life on Saturday. Jason Chaffetz, a former chief of staff to Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.

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Democrats: Latina gets nod as No. 2 (Salt Lake Tribune)

smcarland@sltrib.com (Sheena McFarland / The Salt Lake Tribune) — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:22:55 GMT

Utah Democrats chose the "good jobs, good education, good health" candidate Bob Springmeyer as their candidate to run against Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.

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David Archuleta's father banned from rehearsals (Salt Lake Tribune)

webmaster@sltrib.com () — Sun, 11 May 2008 03:10:02 GMT

... was honored at a hometown celebration held at his high school in Murray, during which Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman declared "David Archuleta Day." The singer and his family declined to be interviewed at the event, but David Archuleta did speak with the Salt Lake City Fox affiliate, KSTU-TV. "Wow," he exclaimed as he viewed the cheerleading squad outside his stretch limousine. The other finalists...

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Cannon advances to Republican primary by slim margin (Salt Lake Tribune)

Sun, 11 May 2008 01:34:57 GMT

Posted: 7:36 PM- OREM - Rep. Chris Cannon barely escaped with his political life Saturday. Jason Chaffetz, a former chief of staff to Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., nearly knocked off the incumbent in the Republican State Convention, but instead will face Cannon in a June 24 primary. "A win is a win," said Chaffetz. "We're going to go out and take it to Cannon right from Day 1." Chaffetz captured 563...

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Democrat Bob Springmeyer chosen to challenge Gov. Huntsman (Salt Lake Tribune)

smcarland@sltrib.com (Sheena McFarland / The Salt Lake Tribune) — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:14:32 GMT

Posted: 7:14 PM- Utah Democrats chose the "good jobs, good education, good health" candidate Bob Springmeyer as their candidate to run against Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.

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Chaffetz, Cannon go to primary (Salt Lake Tribune)

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:35:00 GMT

by Robert Gehrke Rep. Chris Cannon will face a primary with Jason Chaffetz, a former chief of staff to Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., who surprised observers by coming within a handful of votes of knocking the six-term incumbent out of office. "A win is a win," said Chaffetz, who will be on the June primary ballot. "We're going to go out and take it to Cannon right from Day 1." Chaffetz captured 563...

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Demos pick Springmeyer, Valdez for top posts (Salt Lake Tribune)

Sat, 10 May 2008 22:57:00 GMT

By Sheena McFarland Utah Democrats chose the "good jobs, good education, good health" candidate Bob Springmeyer as their candidate to run against Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. Before Springmeyer was nominated, he made a surprise nomination of Josie Valdez for lieutenant governor. "We're in this to win," Springmeyer said, pointing to "all the energy of the new people" attending the

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Valdez nominated as Lt. Gov. candidate (Salt Lake Tribune)

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:33:00 GMT

... is expected to win the nomination and go on to the formidable task of challenging Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.., whose approval rating in public opinion polls is towering.

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Archuleta's Crazy Dad Finally Banned (Journey for Jensen)

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:13:00 GMT

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'Idol' Bans David Archuleta's Meddlesome Dad (WJZ Baltimore, Maryland News Weathe)

Sat, 10 May 2008 19:43:13 GMT

... was honored at a hometown celebration held at his high school in Murray, during which Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman declared "David Archuleta Day."The singer and his family declined to be interviewed at the event, but David Archuleta did speak with the Salt Lake City Fox affiliate, KSTU-TV. "Wow," he exclaimed as he viewed the cheerleading squad outside his stretch limousine.The other finalists...

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