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Rep. Stewart’s resignation statement
Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) announced his planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives.
“It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve the good people of Utah in Congress,” said Rep. Stewart. “My wife and I have made so many dear friends and memories throughout our journey. I can say with pride that I have been an effective leader for my beloved home state, and I’m honored to have played an important role in guiding our nation through some troubled times. But my wife’s health concerns have made it necessary that I retire from Congress after an orderly transition can be ensured.
“My family and I have been very blessed by this experience. Thank you to all those who have supported and sacrificed to help us. The fight goes on. God bless all of you, and God bless our nation.”
Romney praises Rep. Stewart’s record of public service
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) released this statement following today’s announcement by Representative Chris Stewart (R-UT) on his retirement from Congress: “Congressman Stewart has dutifully served our state and Utahns in the Second Congressional District for more than a decade. A former Air Force pilot, Chris has consistently worked to safeguard the role Utah plays in our country’s national defense. He has been a terrific partner on advancing Utah priorities—advocating for greater local input in public lands management and legislation to protect the Great Salt Lake. Ann and I are praying for Chris, Evie, and the Stewart family.”
Utah House delegation reacts to Stewart announcement
Today, Congressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) announced his planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. The Utah delegation, consisting of Reps. John Curtis (UT-03), Burgess Owens (UT-04), and Blake Moore (UT-01) released the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened by the announcement of our dear friend, Rep. Chris Stewart. Throughout our time in this institution, he has warmly embraced each of us and played a vital role in our collective achievements for the people of Utah. As the Dean of our delegation, Chris has been an invaluable source of guidance, and we know that his wisdom will remain accessible during the remainder of his time here and after his departure. Utah is losing a dedicated public servant, and his presence will be greatly missed within these chambers. As he transitions to prioritizing time with Evie, we extend our thoughts and support to him and his entire family.”
Curtis stands for fiscal responsibility, votes for spending reduction bill
“Since coming to Congress, I have not voted for a single omnibus spending bill or debt ceiling increase,” said Rep. Curtis. “While not perfect, this is the first bill I have been presented that gets Washington to spend less than it did last year and move towards balancing our budget.” (Read More)
Moore’s statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
“When I ran for Congress, I committed to use my role in Congress to reverse Washington’s dangerous debt culture. Tonight, I will vote for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, a significant step toward reversing our federal spending trajectory. While there is much more work to be done, this historic legislation could reduce our national deficit by $2.1 trillion over 6 years." (Read More)
Salt Lake County receives federal award to expand affordable connectivity program
Salt Lake County is pleased to announce that it has received nearly $170,000 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promote enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The primary goal of this program is to help provide Salt Lake County residents with subsidized, or even free, access to the internet. (Read More)
Record number of female cadets graduated from UVU Police Academy
This year, six out of 28 cadets, or 21% of the total graduating cohort at the Utah Valley University Police Academy were women, a significant statistic because it is twice the number of any year since the academy’s inception in 1996. (Read More)
The geography of Utah’s migration
An analysis by demographers at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute details how residents move in and out of each county in Utah, forming a pattern of migration flows unique to their region and time. Each of Utah’s 29 counties experience in-migration and out-migration, and a closer look at county-level patterns reveals geographic ties and trends unique to each county. Utah sends and receives the most out-of-state migrants to and from Clark County, NV; Maricopa County, AZ; King County, WA; and Los Angeles County, CA. Four counties send and receive 75% of out-of-state migrants: Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, and Washington counties. (Read More)
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