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Public Hearings Scheduled for Governor's Ten-Year Energy Initiative
SALT LAKE CITY - Governor Gary R. Herbert announced today an important next step in the creation of his 10-Year Strategic Energy Plan, with four public hearings scheduled across the State.

Invented In Utah | 2010 Inventor Challenge
‘Invented in Utah’ 2010 is a non-profit challenge that educates the inventors of Utah and connects them with the local businesses that serve them. The primary goal is to promote creativity and innovation in Utah and help people take their inventions from ideas to reality.

Utah Health Exchange Opens to Small Businesses
The Utah Health Exchange did a limited launch last fall in a beta test to evaluate the technology and the dynamics of the market. Approximately 400 individuals have obtained their insurance through the Exchange as part of that beta test, according to Gochnour. This Fall the Exchange will begin a pilot program for large businesses—those with 51 or more employees.

Utah Hispanic Disease Rates Fall
A new report by the Utah Department of Health (UDOH), Center for Multicultural Health (CMH) shows that Utah Hispanic/Latino health has improved since 2005, when CMH was established and baseline data were collected. The Utah Hispanic population showed improvement over time in 10 of 11 critical disease indicators.

Governor Herbert Discusses Utah's Economic Success
Utah Governor Gary Herbert talks about the challenges facing Utah's economy. The Governor speaks with Carol Massar and Matt Miller on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart."

Eagle Scouts Soar in 141st Military Intelligence Battalion
The Utah National Guard's 141st Military Intelligence Battalion will deploy to Iraq in a few weeks with 83 Soldiers who have earned Eagle Scout badges from the Boy Scouts of America.

Governor, Lt. Governor to Host Fifth Annual Native American Summit
Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert and Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Native American Summit, Sept. 1-2 at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center.

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