News Releases
Romney statement on Putinâs invasion of Ukraine
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today released the following statement on Vladimir Putinâs invasion of Ukraine:
âPutinâs Ukraine invasion is the first time in 80 years that a great power has moved to conquer a sovereign nation. It is without justification, without provocation and without honor.
âPutinâs impunity predictably follows our tepid response to his previous horrors in Georgia and Crimea, our naive efforts at a one-sided âreset,â and the shortsightedness of âAmerica First.â The â80s calledâ and we didnât answer.
âThe peril of again looking away from Putinâs tyranny falls not just on the people of the nations he has violated, it falls on America as well. History shows that a tyrantâs appetite for conquest is never satiated.
âAmerica and our allies must answer the call to protect freedom by subjecting Putin and Russia to the harshest economic penalties, by expelling them from global institutions, and by committing ourselves to the expansion and modernization of our national defense.â
Romney secures funding for tribes to fulfill critical water needs
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today applauded the Department of Interiorâs plans to fulfill settlements of Indian water rights claims using funding from the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was negotiated by Senator Romney and his colleagues. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act fully funds the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act, legislation authored by Romney to bring running water to the 40% of Navajo Nation in Utah who lack it.
âNearly half of the members of Utahâs Navajo Nation do not have running water in their homes,â Senator Romney said. âI appreciate Secretary Haalandâs work in implementing this funding, which we negotiated in the bipartisan infrastructure bill to fulfill critical water needs for the tribal communities in Utahâmaking sure that the Navajo Nation has access to water and wastewater facilities and providing long-needed water infrastructure for its citizens. Iâm proud to have helped negotiate the bipartisan infrastructure bill to make sure Utah would have a seat at the table, and make good on the longstanding promise by the federal government to the Navajo Nation in Utah.â (Read More)
Gov. Spencer J. Cox names Mandy Larsen to 6th District Judicial Appointment
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has named Mandy Larsen as the 6th District Judicial appointee. The governorâs nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
âMandy Larsen has demonstrated a strong commitment to justice as both a prosecutor and defense attorney,â Gov. Cox said. âIâm pleased she has the desire to serve the public in this new capacity and look forward to her distinguished career serving the 6th District on the bench.â (Read More)
Office of the State Auditor releases Title I program effectiveness report
The Office of the State Auditor (Office) today announces the release of a Title I Program Effectiveness Report as part of the Officeâs Project KIDS. The Title I program is a federally-funded program that is intended to provide supplementary funds to schools with high percentages of students from families with low incomes to help students meet state academic standards.
This dashboard explores the performance, demographic composition, and spending at Title I schools versus non-Title I schools. Students at Title I schools face heightened socioeconomic barriers and tend to have lower rates of educational achievement compared to their non-Title I peers. (Read More)
Gov. Cox announces Utahâs Adopt-A-School program
Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Talent Ready Utah, in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education, are pleased to announce the launch of the Utah Adopt-A-School program. Today, the governor issued an invitation to Utah businesses to help support Utahâs K-12 schools and provide access to new opportunities for Utah students.
Utahâs statewide Adopt-A-School initiative, one of the first of its kind in the country, will connect businesses with schools where goals, resources, and needs align. This innovative, collaborative partnership will aid in connecting companies, with resources like volunteer time, equipment, or cash donations, to local schools in need of specific support. The online portal â utahadoptaschool.org â makes it easy to search and sign up, providing a matchmaking service between schools and businesses. (Read More)
Gov. Cox provides an update on Afghan arrivals to kick off âAfghan Day on the Hillâ
Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox kicked off âAfghan Day on the Hill â by announcing that nearly all of the 900 Afghans assigned to Utah for resettlement have arrived. He called on Utahns to help secure long-term housing for the final 220 individuals which would require 50 units.
With the initial phase of resettlement complete, efforts will shift towards phase two, which includes education, training and employment. Utahâs resettlement agencies and the stateâs Refugee Services Office are collaborating to ensure families have what they need for children to be successful, including homework help and mentors. Some of the $1 million raised through the Utah Afghan Community Fund has already helped purchase laptops and cellphones for new families. (Read More)
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