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UVU signs innovative agreement with Mountainland Technical College
Planning for Utahâs future workforce needs, Utah Valley University (UVU) and Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) signed an innovative articulation agreement today, creating a seamless pathway for MTECH graduates in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and welding to earn an associate degree in business management at UVU in half the time. Todayâs agreement gives MTECH graduates 28 UVU credit hours toward a two-year business degree. The program is available to students who graduated from MTECH in 2023 or later. (Read More)
Utah public school enrollment declines for the first time
According to data released by the Utah State Board of Education, enrollment in Utahâs public education system decreased by 1,988 students, which marks a 0.3 percent decrease from the previous year. This also marks the first time that the Utah public school system has seen a decline in enrollment. This yearâs largest decreases in student counts are in elementary grades, with kindergarten showing a three percent decline and first grade showing a 4.4 percent decline from last year. (Read More)
K-12 schools to receive record-breaking $106 million in School Trust Land distributions
Public schools and other critical public institutions will receive nearly $112 million in their annual distribution as a direct result of the strong performance from the School and Institutional Trust Lands System â a five percent increase from this yearâs record-breaking distribution. (Read More)
Utah Global Diplomacy names recognized photo journalist, Jeremy Harmon, as COO
Utah Global Diplomacy has announced the hiring of Jeremy Harmon as itâs Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly created position, Jeremy will execute Utah Global Diplomacyâs strategic efforts to promote citizen diplomacy and engage global visitors with Utah leaders from across the state. (Read More)
Business community honors Amanda Covington with prestigious 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award
Yesterday, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the 47th annual Women & Business Conference and awarded the prestigious 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award. This annual conference provides a valuable platform for furthering professional growth and fostering relationships in the business community. This yearâs theme was âThriving in the Hive.â During the luncheon, the Salt Lake Chamber presented the ATHENA Leadership Award to Amanda Covington, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for The Larry H. Miller Company. This award is presented to an active member who demonstrates creativity and initiative in business, provides valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and assists women in reaching their full leadership potential. (Read More)
Owens votes for aid to Israel
Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) voted for The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, a $14.3 billion emergency supplemental appropriations package that provides Israel with resources to defend itself against Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists.
âOn October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists massacred thousands of innocent Israelis, marking the deadliest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust,â said Rep. Owens. âIn the wake of these barbaric acts of terror, America must stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East and a critical partner in peace." (Read More)
House passes Owensâ resolution combatting antisemitism
The House of Representatives passed H.Res. 798, introduced by Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04), condemning support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at American universities, which have created a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. (Read/Watch More)
Romney, colleagues warn new permitting rule adds red tape and imperils Americaâs mineral needs
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today joined Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and 20 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the executive director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) demanding the Council rescind its proposal to limit the type of mining projects eligible for the improved permitting process established under Title 41 of the Fixing Americaâs Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41). The senators warn the proposed rule will hinder mining permitting predictability and efficiency; threaten Americaâs manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and national security needs; and further empower Chinaâs near-monopoly on the global supply of critical minerals. (Read More)
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