Utah Industry Associations Emphasize Career and Technical Education
January 25, 2018 The Honorable Gary R. Herbert Governor State of Utah 350 North State Street, Suite 200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220 Dear Governor Herbert, We applaud your prioritization of career and technical education during the 2018 legislative session. We support your goal to “emphasize the value of technical education in the growth and…
Domestic Mineral Production Helps Maintain National Security
Minerals and metals are vital to maintaining our national security. Every year, the Department of Defense (DOD) uses about 750,000 tons of minerals such as beryllium, copper, lead, molybdenum, nickel, silver, yttrium, and zinc for many different defense technologies, including military gear such as night-vision goggles, high-performance jet engines, and surveillance applications. Lighter than aluminum…