News Releases
Utahâs unemployment rate lowest in nation despite challenges
The Salt Lake Chamberâs Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for May to help business leaders know where Utahâs economy stands. This tool provides data on the stateâs economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers.
âUtahâs high labor force participation and economic diversity continue to provide stability to our economy,â said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance. âDespite inflation and challenges associated with booming growth, Utahâs consumer confidence remains higher than national sentiment.â (Read More)
Moore, Westerman urge consideration of environmental impact as illegal border crossings surge
Yesterday, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Ranking Member Blake Moore (R-Utah) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging the department to address the negative impacts of illegal immigration on federally protected areas and tribal lands due to the illegal migrant surges at the Southern border. (Read More)
DNC makes investment in Utah Democratic Party to boost organizing efforts ahead of 2022 election
This week, the Utah Democratic Party announced that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has granted the partyâs request for funding to bolster their voter outreach program ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
The DNC is providing the Utah Democratic Party with a grant to hire a State Legislative Director, who will focus on reelecting Democratic legislators and supporting Democratic candidates for state House and Senate. This investment will help equip the Utah Democratic Party to build the foundation for a Democratic legislature at a time when the importance of state government is at the forefront of our fight for everything from access to education to womenâs health care. (Read More)
Emerging Leaders Initiative of Utah to host U.S. Senate forum
The Emerging Leaders Initiative of Utah is excited to announce a candidate forum for the 2022 U.S. Senate race. The forum will afford young voters across the state an opportunity to interact with candidates for the U.S. Senate and hear their outlook on the issues that matter most. The forum will be held on Thursday, June 9th from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Founders Room at Zions Bank. After a brief welcome from ELI leadership, each candidate will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and share why they decided to enter the race. Following the introductions candidates will field questions specifically geared towards the issues facing young Utahns. (Read More)
Lee outlines SSI reforms to help more children transition from poverty
Last week, Ranking Member Mike Lee (R-UT) released a Joint Economic Committee report outlining policy reforms to improve outcomes for children enrolled in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The report explores how the SSI program, originally created to serve low-income elderly and disabled Americans who cannot support themselves, has grown in recent decades to enroll more than one million American children. While providing SSI to children was meant to help them become self-supporting adults, the report shows that the SSI child program has failed to set up children for independence and success as adults. (Read More)
C.W. Urban opens residential units in downtown Salt Lake
C.W. Urban, an innovative Utah real estate developer, announces the opening of theRANDI, a mixed-use urban in-fill housing complex, which replaced a surface parking lot at 218 South 200 East in downtown Salt Lake City. The six-story apartment building features 61 residential units over a one-story podium with custom curated finishes including quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, gas ranges, 10-12â ceilings as well as a mix of traditional floor plans and oversized penthouse units. The rooftop plaza gives residents the opportunity to experience a 4,220 square foot urban open space featuring a tree canopy, gazebos, and fire pits. (Read More)
Curtis endorses GOP leadership pillars to promote energy, climate and conservation efforts
Following the announcement from Rep. Garrett Graves (LA-06), the lead on Leader Kevin McCarthyâs (CA-23) Energy Climate and Conservation (ECC) Taskforce, Rep. John Curtis (UT-03) expressed his support that Republicans are leading on efforts to deliver lower energy costs for consumers, create American jobs, and provide economic and energy security for American families by utilizing American resources and capitalizing on our domestic advantage through effective, achievable, and practical solutions. âThe Republican message on climate and energy has never been more important,â said Rep. Curtis. With Republican leadership, our country can have not only energy independence but energy dominance, build our economy, and reduce emissions. (Read More)
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