News Releases
Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson celebrate 500 days in office
Today, Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson marked their 500th day in office by releasing a list of their major achievements to the public. They also thanked state employees, legislators and community members for their help in accomplishing these goals.
âThe past 500 days have been exhilarating â full of challenges and rewards â and weâve worked hard to invest tax dollars wisely, expand opportunities for all Utahns, improve quality of life, and plan for the future,â Gov. Cox said. âWe know trust must be earned through both competence and ethical behavior. Iâm extremely proud of our team for their high-level performance in both areas, and I look forward to the next 500 days continuing to serve the people of Utah with integrity.â (Read More)
Curtis statement on price gouging
Following the vote today on H.R. 7688, the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) had the following to say: President Biden has purposefully hampered and canceled oil and gas production on all federal lands, which make up over 60% of Utah, increased royalty rates for production, canceled lease sales in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico and has discouraged the flow of capital to our energy industries. It is perfectly obvious these actions have increased the cost of gas by restricting supply. After taking these actions, accusing the oil and gas industry of âprice gougingâ when the cost of gas goes up is absurd. (Read More)
Gov. Cox, state officials place a new time capsule at the cornerstone of the Utah State Capitol
Today, Gov. Spencer Cox and state officials installed a new time capsule at the Utah State Capitol that will remain in place until 2122.
The 8âx12âx16â metal box replaces a capsule from April 4, 1914, which was opened on Oct. 3, 2016 by former Gov. Gary Herbert. The contents of the 1914 time capsule are currently on display in the State Capitol Rotunda until May 31. (Read More)
Romney and colleagues: Defund Bidenâs Disinformation Board
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) and his colleagues today sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security expressing opposition to the Department of Homeland Securityâs (DHS) Disinformation Governance Board and urging that any funding for such board be prohibited in the FY 2023 appropriations bill. (Read More)
Owens co-signs letter to Pelosi calling for an urgent vote on bill to protect Supreme Court Justices and their families
Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) co-signed a letter to Speaker Pelosi urging her to bring the Senate-passed Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 to the House Floor for a vote. The bipartisan, bicameral bill allows the Supreme Court of the United States Police to provide the families of Supreme Court Justices with around-the-clock security protection. (Read More)
Owens introduces the Water Data Act
Today, Reps. Burgess Owens (UT-04) and Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) introduced the Water Data Act, bipartisan legislation to improve water data infrastructure for better decision-making and management of water resources. âAcross the west, farmers, ranchers, and industries are experiencing the worst drought in over 1,200 years, making a collaborative approach critical for water management,â said Rep. Owens. âThe Water Data Act replaces out-of-date, hard-to-use information with real-time, accurate data that will help communities in their around-the-clock efforts to deliver and conserve water. On behalf of Utahns in the Fourth District and Americans across the west, I am proud to support this important bill to increase efficiency, conservation, and water usage.â The full text of the Water Data Act is available here.
Lee introduces Digital Advertising Act
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), joined by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), has introduced the Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act. The bill would restore and protect competition in digital advertising by eliminating conflicts of interest that have allowed the leading platforms in the market to manipulate ad auctions and impose monopoly rents on a broad swath of the American economy. (Read More)
Local leaders honored at 43rd Giant In Our City
Business and community leaders gathered Thursday at the Grand America Hotel to recognize Ray Pickup of WCF Insurance as the 43rd Giant in our City for his âexceptional and distinguished public service, as well as extraordinary professional achievement.â The award is presented by the Salt Lake Chamber, Utahâs largest and longest-serving business association, and is recognized as the most prestigious business award given in Utah.
In addition to Pickupâs recognition, the Salt Lake Chamberâs social impact foundation, Utah Community Builders, honored Aden Batar, Director of Migration and Refugee Services for Catholic Community Services of Utah, with the 4th annual Lane Beattie Utah Community Builder Award. The award recognizes an inspirational individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to address critical community needs. (Read More)
Utah students to be honored for winning statewide investment competition at May 20 awards banquet
Utah Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks announced that his office is hosting an awards banquet to honor the winners of the Spring 2022 Utah Stock Market Game on Friday, May 20. The banquet will feature student speeches and a keynote address by James Fletcher, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ethos Investment Management. More than 3,200 students from across the state participated in the Spring 2022 game, competing in elementary, middle, and high school divisions. (Read More)
Utah State Board of Education is enforcing new sensitive materials in school law
Members of the Utah State Board of Education leadership â Chair Mark Huntsman and Vice Chairs Laura Belnap and Cindy Davis â today confirmed that the board approved a new administrative rule requiring school districts and charter schools to âestablish a policy and accompanying procedures for the selection and reconsideration of library materials selected for a schoolâs library that is consistent with current state and federal law,â including newly passed H.B. 374, Sensitive Materials in Schools, and has created a reporting mechanism and notified districts and charter schools to document parental challenges to materials being used in schools. (Read More)
Congressman Blake Moore introduces the Protecting American Energy Act
Today, Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Protecting American Energy Act to lower gas prices and protect and promote American energy independence. The bill would accomplish this by requiring the creation of an annual report outlining detailed information about American energy capacity, production, and consumption. This legislation will protect American energy from political interference by requiring certification that withdrawing land from being available for mineral leasing will not have a negative impact on domestic energy independence. In order to expand transparency, the bill would also require the Secretaries of the Department of the Interior, the Department of Defense, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State to report how current events might impact Americaâs energy needs. (Read More)
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