Policy News
Officials release landmark plan for prison site redevelopment
The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority (Land Authority) released the framework plan for The Point, the 600 acres of state-owned land at the current site of the Utah State Prison in Draper. Widely seen as one of the most important economic opportunities in Utah history, The Point will create tens of thousands of high-paying jobs, catalyze cutting-edge technological innovation, establish a world-class model for sustainable development and ultimately enhance Utahnsâ quality of life. (Read More)
Sen. Romney applauds Senate passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today applauded the Senate passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, bipartisan infrastructure legislation negotiated by Senator Romney and his colleagues. The legislation, which passed by a vote of 69-30, now heads to the House.
âAs one of the fastest growing states in the country, Utah is in serious need of additional infrastructure. This bill would provide Utah the funding to construct new, and rebuild and maintain, its existing roads and highways. It would also help our state mitigate drought conditions, prepare for and respond to wildfires, expand broadband to rural communities, and fulfill critical water needsâwhich includes funds to bring running water to a substantial part of Utahâs Navajo Nation. Iâm proud to have helped negotiate this bill because it gave Utah a seat at the table and benefits Americans across the country.â (Read More)
Sen. Lee votes against $1,200,000,000,000 bill
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement today after voting against H.R. 3684, the $1.2-trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as amended:
âI am sorely disappointed that the Senate chose to pass this irresponsible and so-called âinfrastructureâ bill. It drastically expands federal power; it increases spending without legitimate âpay-forsâ; it exacerbates our already dangerous inflation; and it facilitates burdensome taxes and regulations that will hamper and harm our infrastructure. Ultimately, it will be the American people who will be forced to pay the exorbitant price. That is why I opposed this bill, and why I am deeply concerned with the $3,500,000,000,000 cost of the next spending plan before the Senate.â
Romney amendment to $3.5 Trillion reckless tax and spending bill would prevent Democrats from passing largest tax hike in American history
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today offered an amendment to the Democratsâ fiscal year 2022 budget resolution which would ensure that Democrats do not use reconciliation to pass the largest tax increase in American history.
âThe Democratsâ $3.5 trillion budget proposalâthe largest spending bill in American historyâwould expand government by creating wasteful programs and requiring excessive social spending,â Senator Romney said. âNot only would the plan blow a $1.75 trillion hole in the deficit, it would also include another $1.75 trillion in steep tax increases on hardworking Americans. My amendment would prevent Democrats from passing devastating tax increases on individuals, hiking taxes on job creators, super-charging the IRS, and eliminating the current cap on the SALT Deduction â which is nothing more than a tax cut for the wealthy living in blue states.â (Read More)
Senator Lee introduces more than 100 amendments to Democrat budget bill
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced today more than 100 amendments to the Democratsâ pending budget bill. The budget without amendments sets the course for Congress to add as much as $5,500,000,000,000 to the nationâs debt over ten years.
Senator Leeâs amendments add to the process known as vote-a-rama which is one of the Senateâs few opportunities to have unlimited amendments on legislation. (Read More)
Utah Inland Port Authority to build first private supply chain LTE/5G network
The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) announced a partnership with QuayChain Technologies to build and operate the worldâs first private LTE/5G network dedicated to the supply chain. The Intelligent Crossroads Network (ICN) aims to create the foundation for a more resilient, secure, and sustainable supply chain for Utah.
âCreating this new digital public-private partnership with QuayChain is the perfect way to build the digital infrastructure to achieve our goal of sustainable logistics across Utah,â said Jack Hedge, Executive Director of UIPA. âHaving world-class connectivity combined with artificial intelligence solutions will enable greater operational efficiency, which is a key component to leading the transition of commercial fleets to clean energy which serves UIPAâs environmental and community objectives.â (Read More)
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