The clock struck midnight on Thursday night and my first session in the House is now finished. Here is a run-down of the major issues that got wrapped up during
Author: Norm Thurston

Weekly Update – 03/08/15Weekly Update – 03/08/15
Here we go into the home stretch! On “Music Day on the Hill” I got to meet both Thurl Bailey and Neon Trees. As I suggested last week, most of

Weekly Update – 03/01/15Weekly Update – 03/01/15
Rep. Thurston hosted the State FFA Officers at the Capitol this week. (The President, Christina Nolasco, is from District 64!) There are just nine working days left in the legislative
Constitutional Amendments VotesConstitutional Amendments Votes
How did I decide how to vote on constitutional amendment convention resolutions? So far, the most difficult decision I have had to make has been how to vote on the

Weekly Update 02/22/15Weekly Update 02/22/15
I had a great time with so many District 64 friends at the Utah County Lincoln Day Dinner. We are now heading into the home stretch. There are now just

Weekly Update 02/15/15Weekly Update 02/15/15
Enjoyed a visit with Latinos in Action from Dixon Middle School (and Attorney General Sean Reyes). Agreeing to Disagree This week I have learned that it’s ok to disagree on

Weekly Update 02/08/15Weekly Update 02/08/15
Week 2 is in the books And the bills just keep on coming! Fortunately, I have been able to keep my commitment to read bills before I vote on them.

Weekly Update 02/01/15Weekly Update 02/01/15
It’s Good to be Home I am glad to be home, even if it’s just for a couple of days. Tomorrow we will be back at it again. District 64

Weekly Update 01/25/15Weekly Update 01/25/15
The General Session Begins Tomorrow! At 10 a.m. the House will convene and the newly elected representatives will be sworn in and begin serving. If you are interested, you can

Weekly Update 01/18/15Weekly Update 01/18/15
Greetings from the Capitol The 2015 Legislative Session is just a week away! While I doubt I will ever feel ready for this, I am excited to get started. I