(SALT LAKE CITY)-Utah Governor Gary Herbert is slated to give his annual speech to lawmakers Wednesday evening as part of the proceedings of this session of the Utah Legislature.

It is expected Herbert will focus on the health of the state’s economy as well as the need to fund the state’s education system during the presentation.

Herbert stated continual growth is a priority while he previously set a goal of creating 100,000 new jobs within a span of 1,000 days, saying the creation of these new positions requires more people earn post-secondary degrees, another of Herbert’s priorities.

The speech will be broadcast on both public and commercial television stations in the Salt Lake City market and should be accessible for all state residents.