News Releases Mike Winder appointed Millcreek City Manager, wonât seek reelection In a unanimous vote Monday night, the Millcreek City Council appointed Mike Winder to serve as City Manager. Previous City Manager John Geilmann retired in 2020, and Mayor Jeff Silvestrini has been acting as city manager during the transition. âSince his appointment as Assistant City Manager, Mike has gained the confidence of all of our city department heads and the members of the city council,â said Mayor Silvestrini. âHe has and will continue to serve our business community as Economic Development Director.â The city manager appointment takes effect March 7, 2022, following the conclusion of Utahâs legislative session. Winder is a member of the Utah House of Representatives and announced that with this new position he will complete his third term, but not seek reelection in 2022. âI have enjoyed my fourteen years in elected office, and I will dearly miss the great people I serve within the legislature,â Winder said. âHowever, I love local government and as Utahâs newest city there are tremendous opportunities at Millcreek. Iâm excited to continue my work with the amazing team and community here,â he said. (Read More) Go Utah announces call for nominations for Governorâs Science Medal The Governorâs Office of Economic Opportunityâs Utah Innovation Center announces its annual call for nominations for the Governorâs Science Medal in conjunction with Gov. Coxâs biannual One Utah Summit. Since 1987, the Governorâs Science Medal has recognized the distinguished service, significant achievement, and positive economic impact of individuals and companies to the state of Utah and beyond in the fields of science and technology. The medal recipients provide meaningful contributions in science, research, STEM education, or deep technology. Go Utah is accepting public nominations for this prestigious award, which will be presented at the One Utah Summit at The Grand America Hotel on May 10, 2022. Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 24, 2022. Nominations can be in one of three categories: Education â K-12 Academic/Research Industry â Individual or Company (Read More) Utah delegation introduces bill to protect University of Utah Research Park U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in introducing the University of Utah Research Park Act, legislation to protect Research Parkâa center for research and development serving both the University and the local workforce. Research Park is situated on a parcel of land which was transferred to the University by the Bureau of Land Management in 1965. The legislation would remove an encumbrance from that transfer agreement to ensure Research Park remains productive and thriving. Representatives Chris Stewart (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced companion legislation in the House. âWith 48 companies, 81 University departments, and a workforce of more than 14,000 people, University of Utahâs Research Park plays a pivotal role in supporting Utahâs strong economy,â Senator Romney said. âOur legislation will ensure that Research Park continues to provide opportunities for Utahns, advance research and development, and foster innovation for years to come.â âThis simple fix will protect the good work and learning that takes place at Research Park,â Senator Lee said. âThe Park is home to cutting-edge companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, and manufacturing spaces. The work they do provides for innovation in their fields and offers first-class opportunities for students to work and learn alongside experts. For the good of Utah and the world, this work must continue.â (Read More) Romney, colleagues introduce bill to empower state innovation within Medicaid program U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) and his colleagues, Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), Todd Young (R-IN), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and Jim Inhofe (R-OK), introduced the Let States Innovate Under Medicaid Act, legislation to authorize a framework to allow innovation under Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration project waivers. Specifically, it would include âwork or community engagement requirementsâ as an acceptable practice that furthers the objectives of the Medicaid program, thereby prohibiting the CMS administrator from denying a 1115 waiver on the basis that work or community engagement requirements do not further the objectives of the Medicaid program. âThis legislation will give states like Utah more freedom and flexibility to best manage their Medicaid program, help people seek opportunities for community engagement, and continue to provide health coverage to those who depend on it,â Senator Romney said. (Read More) Point of the Mountain State Land Authority seeks development partner to build Utahâs innovation community The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority (Land Authority) approved the issuance of a request for qualifications today to initiate the solicitation process for selecting master development partner(s) for The Point. Widely recognized as one of the most important economic opportunities in state history, The Point consists of 600 acres of state-owned land that will foster innovation and technological advancement, provide parks and open space, support economic growth and enhance Utahnsâ quality of life. Plans for the site include input from over 10,000 Utahns. âWe are conducting an open and transparent competitive process to select development partners who have demonstrated success in building large-scale, sustainable communities,â said Alan Matheson, The Point executive director. âWe are looking for the industryâs best and brightest to partner with us in this important endeavor.â (Read More) | 