News Releases
Utah Democratsâ statement on historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Today, the Utah Democratic Party issued the following statement after judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by a bipartisan U.S. Senate vote to the Supreme Court.
âJudge Jackson is the daughter of public school teachers, has served as an accomplished lawyer and public defender, a distinguished federal judge, and now, will be a historic member of the Supreme Court. Todayâs bipartisan Senate vote not only adds a brilliant legal mind with the utmost character, integrity, and understanding of the law to our nationâs highest court, but will also make the Supreme Court better reflect the diversity of Utah and our nation. Despite Judge Jacksonâs unimpeachable credentials, Senator Mike Lee chose to vote against confirming a highly qualified, historic nominee, and Utah voters will not forget it.â
Romney chairs Foreign Relations Committee nominations hearing, highlights importance of Americaâs involvement in the world
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today served as Ranking Member at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee nominations hearing for ambassadorships to Australia, South Korea, the Philippines, and Norway. During his opening remarks, Romney stressed the importance of Americaâs involvement in the world in defending the causes of freedom and democracy. In his exchange with the Honorable Caroline Kennedy, nominee to serve as Ambassador to Australia, he discussed the importance of developing a comprehensive strategy to confront Chinaâs growing aggression in the world. (Read More)
Owens co-sponsors legislation to support Utahâs restaurants and small business community
Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) co-sponsored the Entrepreneurs Need Timely Replenishment for Eating Establishments (ENTRÃE) Act, legislation that would redirect unused COVID-19 relief dollars to Utahâs restaurant owners who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
âOver the past year, Iâve seen Washington spend and mismanage trillions in taxpayer dollars, causing historic inflation, skyrocketing prices, and decreases in real wage growth,â said Rep. Owens. âRather than print another $55,000,000,000 that further fuels this economic crisis, Congress should consider the ENTRÃE Act, a commonsense piece of legislation to redirect unused taxpayer dollars back to Utahâs Fourth District to preserve our stateâs essential businesses.â (Read More)
Congressman Blake Moore appointed by Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve as China legislation conferee
Today, Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) was selected by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve as the House Republican Conferee from the Armed Services Committee to the Conference Committee to negotiate a compromise bill between the House and Senate to bolster U.S. research and technology and counter and compete with China. Congressman Moore will serve alongside House Republican Ranking Members on the House and Senate China legislation conference to help surge U.S. innovation and industry and preserve our competitive edge over China. The Conference Committee will negotiate between the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and House-passed America COMPETES Act to invest in U.S. manufacturing and address global semiconductor and supply chain shortages.
âIt is a huge honor to serve as a conferee to advance critical legislation that will strengthen our competitiveness with China,â said Congressman Blake Moore. (Read More)
Utah State Board of Education meeting summary for April 7, 2022
In its April 7, 2022 meeting the Utah State Board of Education:
- Approved a new rule to direct with the distribution of $10 million in teacher bonuses approved by the Legislature for teachers who took on extra assignments during the pandemic. Funds will not be available until after July 1.
- Approved amendments to a rule allowing districts and charters to apply for new funding to expand full-day kindergarten after July 1.
- Announced that draft gender identity guidance will not move forward from the Standards and Assessment Committee. District and charter school leaders will be encouraged to find the best solutions for students and families moving forward.
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