News Releases McMullin for Utah announces record-breaking fundraising in first three months McMullin for Utah announced Tuesday that the campaign raised over $1 million in its first three months. This is a first in the stateâs history. It is more than any Senate challenger in Utah has ever raised in a single quarter. It is also more than any other Senate candidate with the exception of Sen. Orrin Hatch in 2012 and more than Sen. Mike Lee has raised in any previous quarter. âIâm humbled and inspired by the coalition weâre building,â Evan McMullin said. âThousands of Utahns â Republicans, Democrats and independents â are demanding change and have stepped up to support our campaign. Iâm grateful for everyone who has sacrificed to contribute to this effort. Itâs evidence of Utahnsâ rejection of the broken politics of Washington and demand for new leadership that puts Utahâs interests first.â (Read More) President J. Stuart Adams urges a balanced approach to COVID-19 President J. Stuart Adams issues the following statement regarding government mandates: âI support individualsâ right to wear or not wear a mask. However, we need to deal with COVID calmly, rationally and review and apply what we have learned over the past 22 months. We should take a balanced approach of saving lives, livelihoods and kidsâ education while preserving personal liberties. We need to continue informing and providing Utahns with as many resources as possible, including making testing, vaccines/boosters and therapeutics readily available. After almost two years into the pandemic, I have full confidence in Utahnsâ ability to use good judgment to make personal choices without interference from the government.â Majority Leader Mike Schultz issues statement on government mandates, encourages Utahns to take personal responsibility Over the weekend, Salt Lake Countyâs mask mandate went into effect, requiring all in the county to wear a mask for the next month. Iâm calling on them, and other jurisdictions in the state, to reconsider their actions. Instead, they should be focused on providing the best information possible to their residents regarding masks, vaccinations, and other prevention measures as well as early treatment information to prevent hospitalizations. While they may be well-intended, government mandates are not the answer. They have resulted in unnecessary divisiveness that is tearing our communities and our state apart. While I stand adamantly against government mandates, I believe it is imperative for all of us to take personal responsibility to decrease our risk of infection, reduce the burden on our healthcare workers, and protect those around us. Among other things, we should stay home when sick, telework when possible, practice good personal hygiene, and most importantly, live a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, Utahns should work with their healthcare provider to discuss whether to be vaccinated and what treatment options are available should they get sick. We must come together, take responsibility for our own actions, and look to the future with optimism and we can do all of that without the heavy hand of the government. Utah Taxpayers Association annual legislative outlook conference features Utahâs top policy leaders Celebrating its 100 year anniversary in 2022, the Utah Taxpayers Association is kicking off the year with the annual Legislative Outlook Conference on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. As part of the Legislative Outlook Conference, top policymakers and legislative leaders will present their tax proposals. These speakers will include Utahâs Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, Senate President Stuart Adams, and House Speaker Brad Wilson. In addition, speakers will be discussing upcoming legislation and other tax policy issues in Utah. (Read More) Public comments requested for Rural Energy projects 2 Open Houses Planned, Public is Encouraged to Attend Who: Carbon and Emery Counties, in conjunction with the Utah Rural Energy Diversity Innovation Coalition What: Open House to inform public and seek public comment on five Energy Diversification Projects Drive a Tesla, learn more about potential small business programs, education opportunities, business development and energy diversification When: Thursday, Jan 13, 2022 from 6-8 pm in Price and Friday, January 14, 2022 from 6-8 pm in Castle Dale (Read More) | 