News Releases
Gov. Spencer J. Cox condemns the BLMâs decision
On Nov. 7, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published an environmental analysis that rejects the new highway for Washington County that federal, state and local leaders have planned over many years, and instead recommended a mere extension of Red Hills Parkway. BLMâs alternative route ignores congressional intent, creates new public safety risks, fails to provide needed relief of traffic congestion and diminishes protections for the Mojave desert tortoise. (Read More)
Utah delegation opposes Biden administrationâs final Northern Corridor decision
The Utah Delegation opposes the final decision announced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) selecting the Red Hills Parkway Expressway as the preferred alternative route for a Northern Corridor Highway in St. George City.
âWashington County negotiated with the federal government and all stakeholders to create land designations to protect desert tortoises, among other things, and also a route for the Northern Corridor. The designations have been in place for a couple of decades, but the agencies are not working fairly to get the Northern Corridor permitted, and they revoked the last permit. The county is not getting the benefits of the bargain they made in good faith. The Federal Government needs to be a better partner,â said Rep. Celeste Maloy. (Read More)
Curtis welcomes Boyd Matheson as Strategic Advisor
Corey Norman, Chief of Staff for Senator-elect John Curtis (R-UT), announced Tuesday that Boyd Matheson will be joining the office as a Strategic Advisor. Matheson brings extensive experience, having served as a Senate Chief of Staff, business consultant, radio host, and television commentator. His broad expertise will be instrumental in navigating complex legislative challenges and engaging effectively with the public and media. (Read More)
One Utah Health Collaborative appoints first-ever co-chairs to lead Utahâs Stakeholder Community Board
The One Utah Health Collaborative is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Barlow, CEO of Revere Health, and Chet Loftis, Managing Director of PEHP Health & Benefits, as co-chairs of the Collaborativeâs Stakeholder Community Board. This influential group, composed of Utahâs top healthcare leaders, is dedicated to creating sustainable, accessible, and affordable healthcare solutions that address the needs of Utah residents. (Read More)
Utah court denies Tiktokâs motion to dismiss in landmark childrenâs protection lawsuit
In a significant legal victory for the state of Utah, Third District Court Judge Richard Daynes has denied TikTokâs motion to dismiss Utahâs October 2023 lawsuit aimed at addressing the harmful impact of the platform on children. The lawsuit, brought by the Utah Department of Commerceâs Division of Consumer Protection and is represented by the Utah Attorney Generalâs Office (AGO), accuses TikTok of luring young users into addictive behaviors and misleading them about the appâs safety features. (Read More)
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