News Releases
Cache County Executive to release Housing Crisis Task Force Report
Working alongside community and industry leaders, Cache County Executive David Zook formed a Housing Crisis Task Force two months ago to tackle serious obstacles to housing in Cache County. The task force is composed of stakeholders representing a broad range of perspectives on the housing market. The group had its kickoff meeting on April 20 and was tasked with developing a report outlining recommendations to improve the situation, as well as aspects of the housing crisis that local governments and industry professionals can directly influence. The Task Force met June 21 to present their recommendations to Mr. Zook, who will present their findings at the Cache Summit, Thursday, June 23 at noon at the Riverwoods Conference Center. (Read More)
US House passes mental health package with Curtis support
Today, Representative John Curtis (UT-03) applauded the efforts of House Republicans and Democrats on the Energy & Commerce Committee to pass the first major mental health legislation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This bipartisan legislation is the product of work by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on which Representative Curtis serves and participates. (Read More)
Gov. Cox names Darryle Rude as commissioner of the Utah Department of Financial Institutions
Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed Darryle Rude as commissioner of the Utah Department of Financial Institutions. This nomination requires approval by the Utah Senate.
âDarryle has been serving as interim DFI commissioner since March and after a national search he has emerged as the best candidate for the job,â Gov. Cox said. âHeâs earned the respect of his colleagues through his professionalism and competency, and I appreciate his willingness to continue to serve the people of Utah.â (Read More)
Gov. Cox and First Lady Cox recognize recipients of the first annual Governorâs Spirit of Service Award
Today, Gov. Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox recognized the outstanding service that Utahns are doing throughout the state. Four exemplary citizens and four community organizations were awarded the first annual Governorâs Spirit of Service Awards. âWe wanted to pay tribute to individuals and groups who are making a big difference in our community through acts of service,â Gov. Cox said. âUtah leads the nation in volunteerism and service and these unsung heroes exemplify the best of Utah.â (Read More)
Owens, Costa introduce the bipartisan Mining Schools Act of 2022
Today, Reps. Burgess Owens (UT-04) and Jim Costa (CA-16) introduced The Mining Schools Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation to increase and improve opportunities for university and college mining and geological programs to prepare students to meet Americaâs future energy needs. Earlier this year, Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), and ENR Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Senate companion of this bill. (Read More)
Owens questions NFL Commissioner Goodell on race norming
Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04), waiving onto the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement regarding NFL Commissioner Roger Goodellâs knowledge of race norming, a league practice that used racist stereotypes to disqualify Black players from concussion settlements. (Read More)
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