Gary Herbert in 2016 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Environment: Push refineries to produce cleaner fuel

Our environmental challenges won't be solved with hyperbole or misinformation. We must invest our limited resources in programs and technology that will actually work, not just rhetoric that ignores common sense. That's why I am continuing to push for our refineries to produce much cleaner Tier 3 fuel as soon as possible. This is one of the most effective steps we can take to improve air quality.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Utah legislature Jan 27, 2016

On Environment: Utah must commit to protecting its natural resources

We are currently enjoying a wet winter, but we know from history it may not always be that way. We are currently enjoying a wet winter, but we know from history it may not always be that way. That's why my budget also calls for funds to help find long-term solutions to our water supply to accommodate future needs. We must make an individual and collective commitment to be good stewards of our land, our air and our water.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Utah legislature Jan 27, 2016

On Health Care: Healthcare best solved at the state level

Too many Utahns work hard and still have no healthcare coverage. I promise that I will work with you to continue providing constructive, practical solutions to every problem and every challenge that we face regardless of who created them, and I know that you want to do the same thing. No matter what issues we face, the states can and do find the best solutions, not the federal government. On this issue of healthcare, let this be the session when Utah leads the way in finding the right state solution.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Utah legislature Jan 27, 2016

On Principles & Values: Governing through executive order is undemocratic

My administration conducted an exhaustive regulation review process that has modified and eliminated 368 regulations. In addition, I have just completed a review of every executive order issued by a Utah governor since statehood. Tonight, I am pleased to announce that I will repeal 52 of these executive orders that are no longer necessary. In Washington DC, we have a president who thinks it's okay to bypass Congress and create laws by executive order. Well, that's not the way we do it in Utah.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to Utah legislature Jan 27, 2016

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