News Releases
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox elected chair of National Governors Association, launches ‘Disagree Better’ Initiative
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was elected chair of the National Governors Association (NGA). For the next year, he will be the voice of the leaders of 55 states, territories, and commonwealths dedicated to leading bipartisan solutions.
Gov. Cox announced his Chair’s Initiative, Disagree Better: Healthy Conflict for Better Policy, at the closing session of the meeting. The initiative is designed to help Americans bridge the partisan divide and adopt a more positive approach to political and social discourse. Through public debates, service projects, public service announcements and a variety of other tools, governors are joining forces for the Disagree Better initiative. (Read More)
Utah’s economy showing resilience with record labor participation and broad industry growth
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the June Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard. “After several bank failures amid growing national economic uncertainties last quarter, Utah’s economy fared better than expected,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. “With political risk fading after the debt ceiling deal, the Utah economy continues to show resilience despite talk of a national recession. Utah’s all-time labor force participation and near total positive territory for sector growth show our state economy is robust and growing. While concerns of rate hikes will persist through summer, consumer confidence and job growth continue to prove the adage not to bet against America, and certainly not against Utah.” (Read More)
Romney, colleagues reintroduce bipartisan legislation to support 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) reintroduced the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act, legislation to support and commemorate the 2028 Games set to take place in Los Angeles, California exactly five years from today. This bipartisan legislation would direct the Treasury Department to mint and issue four types of coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The coins would be minted at no cost to the federal government, and any proceeds collected from the sale of these commemorative coins would aid in the execution of the 2028 Games and support its legacy programs, including the promotion of youth sports in the United States. (Read More)
Foreign Relations Committee advances Romney measure to improve passport services
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to advance provisions secured by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) to improve passport services during a business meeting to consider the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023—continuing his longstanding efforts to bring a passport agency to Salt Lake City and improve Utahns’ access to consular services. (Read More)
Curtis on House passage of 2024 NDAA
"This year’s NDAA is a strong investment to deter foreign aggression that could impact the United States’ security and economic interests. It reverses concerning cuts proposed in the Administration’s budget that would leave us ill-prepared to deter China and Russia. Of particular interest to Utah, our military tells us this is a critical moment for Taiwan, a vital trading partner for the United States which supplies many of the semiconductors that power our economy, and this bill helps ensure that relationship remains possible. It also cuts spending programs that aren’t showing tangible results and initiatives the military just shouldn’t be involved in like DEI, CRT, or abortion services." (Read More)
Owens on House passage of 2024 NDAA
"From Beijing to Moscow, America’s enemies have seen Democrats in Washington prioritize wokeness and weakness over patriotism and strength. The Biden defense budget funneled taxpayer dollars into DEI initiatives, abortions, CRT, and drag shows, failing to meet this critical moment as our adversaries tirelessly endeavor to destabilize the rules based international order. The Department of Defense must maintain focus on providing our brave servicemen and women the tools, resources, and leadership needed to keep America safe, prosperous, and free. House Republicans made a commitment to provide for our national defense and end the erosion of American military prowess from divisive progressive policies. The FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) delivers on that promise by providing critical investments in defense modernization, aggressive oversight on Ukraine aid, the largest military pay increase in 20 years, and countering the aggression of our adversaries – all while saving Americans billions of dollars.” (Read More)
Moore on House passage of the 2024 NDAA
"Today I was honored to vote for the National Defense Authorization Act, a robust and comprehensive bill that will promote innovation, strengthen our readiness and capabilities, provide for military families, counter the Chinese Communist Party, and ensure that the Department of Defense can focus on honing its core competencies and competitive advantages. This legislation is a great win for Hill Air Force Base (HAFB).“ (Read More)
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