Gov. Hebert was inducted into the Utah Tourism Hall of Fame this week. The honor came as a recognition of his leadership in opening Utah’s five national parks during the federal government shutdown last year. “While I am the one being inducted, I recognize that this honor doesn’t belong to me alone,” said the governor. […]
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Going Above and Beyond: Governor Announces 100,000 Jobs in 1,000 Days Results
When Gov. Herbert took office back in 2009, the unemployment rate in Utah was 8.4 percent. In January 2012, the unemployment rate in Utah dropped to 5.8 percent. Although significantly lower than the high of 8.4, we knew Utah could do better. During the 2012 State of the State address, Gov. Herbert set a […]
Utah named #1 again, and again, and again
(July 16, 2014) Utah identified as a symbol of economic growth that other states should use as a model For the third consecutive year, Utah has been recognized as the top pro-business state by Pollina Corporate based on 32 factors controlled by state government. “Cultivating an environment where businesses can thrive has been a […]
Utah signs agreement advancing travel, tourism opportunities on federal lands
This morning, Governor Gary R. Herbert joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell at the signing of a memorandum of understanding between members of the Western States Tourism Policy Council and U.S. Federal Agencies recognizing the economic importance of tourism on federal lands and waters. “Tourism in Utah is an integral part of our […]