David Fletcher: Utah HeadlinesUtah Government FrontPage NewsGovernor Huntsman Announces New Executive Director for Workforce Services- January 26, 2005 Tani Pack DowningSalt Lake City, Utah&151;Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., today announced Tani Pack Downing as the new Workforce Services Executive Director. "Governor Huntsman was elected on a platform to change and improve the way state government does business," said Downing. "I believe he is a man of vision and integrity and I&146;m honored to be asked to serve with him in this historic endeavor." Downing has been with the Department of Workforce Services since January 2002. She.http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/01/26.html#a1581 Governor Huntsman Announces New Executive Directors for Human Services and Community & Arts- January 21, 2005 Salt Lake City, Utah&151;Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., today announced Lisa-Michele Church as the new Human Services Executive Director and Yvette Donosso Diaz as Executive Director Designee for Community & Arts. "I am excited for the new challenge, especially the chance to work on issues about which I care passionately," said Church. "I am looking forward to working with Governor Huntsman. He has excellent management skills and leads with his heart." The majority of Church&146;s...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/01/21.html#a1578 Governor's Council of Economic Advisors Releases 2005 Economic Report to the Governor- January 14, 2005 The Governor's Council of Economic Advisors will formally release the 2005 Economic Report to the Governor at the annual meeting of the Wasatch Front Economic Forum on Jan. 13, 2005 at 9 a.m. An overview of the report will be given by Robert Spendlove at 9:05 a.m., and Governor Huntsman will accept the report and make comments at 9:35 a.m. Published annually, the Economic Report to the Governor is the principal source for data, research, and analysis about the Utah economy. It includes a...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/01/14.html#a1574 Attorney General Puts Open Records Law on the Internet- January 13, 2005 Journalists and the general public now have at their fingertips hundreds of pages of documents to learn how to get access to government documents. Attorney General Mark Shurtleff announced today that a new website is now available to help everyone use and understand GRAMA-the Government Records Access and Management Act. "Government works best when the public's business is conducted in public. This web page puts together some of the best resources available to help citizens find the information.http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/01/13.html#a1572 Governor Announces New Rural Affairs Coordinator- January 7, 2005 Salt Lake City, Utah &150; Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., today announced that former Lt. Governor Gayle McKeachnie will stay on as the Rural Affairs Coordinator. "I am pleased that Gayle is willing to continue working on behalf of the citizens of the state of Utah," says Governor Huntsman. "His experience speaks for itself and will provide invaluable continuity in areas that are vital to rural Utah including economic development, land use and energy issues." "I am excited to work with...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/01/07.html#a1568 Lt. Governor Names New Elections Director- January 7, 2005 Salt Lake City, Utah &150; Utah Lt. Governor Gary R. Herbert today announced his new Elections Director. Michael Cragun will assume the senior staff level position Monday. "Michael is uniquely qualified and Utah is lucky to have a person of this caliber," says Lt. Governor Herbert. "His experience bridges the private sector, education and government. He is an attorney, the former dean of a college, and a former county commissioner." "I am honored that Lt. Governor Herbert...http://radio.weblogs.com/0110120/categories/utahHeadlines/2005/01/07.html#a1566 |