These are two-week summaries of Governor Mike Leavitt's activities. Check back here often!

• April 26 - May 9, 1997
  

Joined with Lane McCotter to outline changes for the Department of Corrections. Testified before Congress on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Celebrated Southern Utah University's centennial and much more. . ..

• April 12 - 25, 1997
  

Reaffirmed his strong opposition to a high level nuclear waste storage facility in Utah. Kicked off the I-15 reconstruction project. Received a briefing on the state's flood situation and much more. . ..

• March 29 - April 11, 1997
  

Discussed the impact of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument on its surrounding communities Addressed a conference on U.S.-European relations via video link and much more. . ..

• March 15 - 28, 1997
  

Launched a historic investment in transportation. Named a new Deputy for Education. Signed bills from the 1997 Legislative Session and much more. . ..

• March 1 - 14, 1997
  

Concluded a successful legislative session. Called on business leaders to help relieve traffic congestion during the I-15 reconstruction.Praised efforts to preserve agricultural land as open space and much more . . ..

• February 15 - 28, 1997
  

Restated his position that those who use the roads should pay for them. Met with Congressional leaders in an effort to reform Medicaid and much more. . ..

• February 1 - 14, 1997
  

Named Merwin Stewart as Insurance Commissioner and David Winder as director of the Department of Community and Economic Development. Was elected as co-chair of the Western Governors University Board of Trustees. Dedicated a new juvenile detention facility and more . . ..

• January 18 - 31, 1997
  

Gave his State of the State address. Named Craig Dearden as Commissioner of Public Safety. Declared every Wednesday as UTA Rideshare Day and much more. . ..

• January 4 - 17, 1997
  

Gave his second inaugural address. Announced plans to complete the Central Utah Project without a tax increase. Received the Economic Report to the Governor. Kicked off the Sesquicentennial celebration of the Mormon Pioneers settling Utah and much more. . ..

• December 21, 1996 - January 3, 1997
  

Celebrated the end of Utah's Centennial year. Completed his Centennial Passport and more. . ..

• December 7 - December 20, 1996
  

Announced a funding formula for a 10 year, $3.6 billion statewide road construction plan. Proposed a disciplined budget for fiscal year 1998. Lit the state Christmas tree and more. . ..




• November 23 - December 6, 1996
  

Proposed an $85 million crime fighting package. Signed a historic water rights agreement with Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt. Formed a search committee to locate candidates for three cabinet posts and more. . ..




• November 9 - November 22, 1996
  

Encouraged Utah families to discuss values during the Thanksgiving holiday. Expressed appreciation to cabinet members who recently announced their resignation. Begain his monthly radio call-in program again and much more. . ..




• October 26 - November 8, 1996
  

Thanked Uthans for their confidence in him to serve as governor over the next four years. Kicked off a new state program that provides saving incentives to the families of future college students. Appointed athletes to the Salt Lake Olympic Committee. Declared November Utah Family Month and much more. . ..




• October 12 - October 25, 1996
  

Directed the Health Department to temporarily restore Medicaid benefits for transplants. Joined with local and Congressional leaders to demand in federal court that Secretary Babbitt use an established process as he reinventories land. Proposed the third straight rate decrease for workers compensation insurance rates. Appointed two state legislators and more. . ..




• September 28 - October 11, 1996
  

Called for a the state to take a new approach in dealing with public land issues. Utah recognized by the National Alliance of Business as the State of the Year. Joined with education leaders to celebrate the Centennial Schools programs and more. . ..




• September 14 - September 27, 1996
  

Released a statement regarding President Clinton's creation of a new national monument in Utah. Met with a key member of the House Committee on Transportation. Congratulated Utah's web design team for a strong finish in a recent Best of the Web contest and more. . ..




• August 31 - September 13, 1996
  

Announced the state ended fiscal year 1996 with a $4.4 million surplus. Urged more citizens' involvement in making our schools, homes and communities safer. Announced 10 new Modified Centennial Schools and more. . ..




• August 17 - August 30, 1996
  

Named candidates for eight State School Board Districts. Pulled the switch to bring solar power to Dangling Rope Marina. Urged business leaders to participate in the School-to-Careers program. Applauded Utah's National Guard Units and more. . ..




• August 3 - August 16, 1996
  

Addressed the Republican National Convention in San Diego and co-chaired the Republican Platform Committee. Appointed Jeff Livingston as co-director of the Western Governors Univesity and more. . ..




• July 20 - August 2, 1996
  

Reopened the historic Utah Governor's Mansion. Announced the release of 25 million dollars in mortgage funds through the Utah Housing Finance Agency. Celebrated Pioneer Day. And much more. . ..




• July 6 - July 19, 1996
  

Proposed plans for a new north/south highway corridor through the most populated areas of Utah known as the "Legacy Project." Expressed concern over the child welfare monitoring process. Traveled to Atlanta for the Olympic Games to learn first-hand how Utah might best prepare to host the 2002 Winter Olympics. Also made several appointments and participated in other events. . ..




• June 22 - July 5, 1996
  

Utah was one of the first states to end traditional welfare. Official name given to Western Governor's University. Film Industry economic impact reaches record levels. Participated in many Centennial activities and more. . ..




• June 8 - June 21, 1996
  

Governor Leavitt announced the preservation of open space in six Utah counties. Receive assurance of federal funding for improvements on I-15 in time for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Announced that Utah's population reached 2 million. Honored the Turner Cup champion Utah Grizzlies and more. . ..




• May 25 - June 7, 1996
  

Took a position that the concealed weapons law needs clarification to ensure that Utah schools are gun free. Appointed Lee Ellertson as a chair of the Industrial Commission. Honored two Outstanding State Employees. Received support for the virtual university and more. . ..




• May 11 - May 24, 1996
  

Issued an executive order to protect open space. Signed a drought declaration for San Juan County. Joined with 40,000 Utahns to clean up the state. Named the recipients of the 1996 Governor's Medal for Science and Technology and more. . ..




• April 27 - May 10, 1996
  

Announced personnel assignment changes at the Department of Human Services and Department of Health. Signed a child welfare agreement with the Navajo Nation. Made several technology announcements and more. . ..




• April 13- April 26, 1996
  

Called for and conducted a special session of the state legislture to address several unresolved issues from the general session. Outlined his vision for the western virtual university. Signed several proclamations honoring Utahns and more. . ..




• March 30- April 12, 1996
  

Named Robert Gross as the executive director of the newly created Department of Workforce Services Called for a special session of the legislature. Appointed a new member to the Utah State Board of Education and more. . ..




• March 16 - March 29, 1996
  

Joined with Salt Lake Mayor Deedee Corradini to appoint four new people to the Salt Lake Olympic Committee. Made final decisions on bills from the 1996 General Legislative Session. Attended the National Education Summit and more. . ..

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