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Orrin Hatch foundation seeks $2 million of taxpayer money for a center in his honor

(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) l-r, Then-Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, University of Utah president Ruth V. Watkins and Kem Gardner with The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute during announcement and unveiling of the Orrin G. Hatch Center, May 2, 2018. The Hatch Foundation and the U. plan to erect a new facility to house the former senator's archives from his 42 years in the Senate as well as to offer forums to help train future leaders and discussions of policy. The new facility will be located across the street from the Thomas S. Monson Center at 411 E. South Temple and will honor the legacy of Utah's long-serving senator.