News Releases
Romney commends nomination of District Court Judge for Utah
Following a recommendation by Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), President Biden has announced his intent to nominate Ann Marie McIff Allen to serve as United States District Court Judge for the District of Utah. Judge Allen is a graduate of Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School and was appointed to the Fifth District Courtâserving Iron, Beaver, and Washington countiesâin August 2020 by Governor Gary R. Herbert.
âHaving reviewed her record and evaluated her qualifications, it is clear that Judge Allen is exceptionally qualified to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Utah,â Senator Romney said. âA native of Southern Utah, Judge Allen has worked for almost two decades as a prosecutor, public defender, private civil attorney, and General Counsel for Southern Utah Universityâcurrently serving as associate presiding judge on the Fifth District Court. After speaking with her, I have no doubt that Judge Allen will serve our state and country with honor and integrity, and I look forward to supporting her nomination when it comes before the Senate.â
Utah Governorâs Office of Economic Opportunity welcomes new partners to the small business credit initiative
The Governorâs Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) announces the addition of lending partners to the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) program, reflecting its ongoing commitment to the success of Utahâs small businesses. The USBCI program welcomes MoFi and the Suazo Business Center as economic development organizations. First Community Bank of Utah (a subsidiary of Glacier Bank) also signed contracts to become participating lenders. (Read More)
Dr. Tom Cappaert appointed Associate Vice Provost at Rocky Mountain University
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tom Cappaert as the Associate Vice Provost after successfully acting in an interim capacity. Dr. Cappaert has been with RMU for more than 12 years, serving as the Program Director for the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD), Associate Director for the Office of Research, and Senior Faculty member in the PhD program. (Read More)
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