News Releases USBE fails to repeal R277-328, Educational Equity in Schools During its January board meeting, the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) discussed R277-328, Educational Equity in Schools. The Board received a large amount of public comment on this item from the community. The repeal of the rule â proposed by Board Member Kerry, Board Member Green, and Board Member Boggess â failed in a 7-8 vote. Further amendments and actions to R277-328, Draft 1, were considered by the Board, which was ultimately deferred to the Boardâs February meeting. The original version of the rule can be found on the USBE website. Nikki Haley unveils Utah leadership, led by Lt. Gov, First Lady, and Senate Majority Leader As Nikki Haleyâs momentum continues to surge, her campaign announced her Utah state leadership team, made up of Republican heavyweights, including First Lady Abby Cox, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, Senate Majority Leader Evan Vickers, Senate Majority Whip Ann Millner, and many others. The Utah Presidential Preference Poll is on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (Read More) Utah Republican Party announces final qualified presidential candidates Filing for the Utah Republican Presidential Preference Poll closed on December 15, 2023. The final list of candidates who have qualified and remain on the ballot is as follows (in alphabetical order): (Read More) Ryan Binkley Ron DeSantis Nikki Haley Asa Hutchinson Vivek Ramaswamy Donald Trump Utah Senate and House Democratic leaders release statement in response to HB 261 Equal Opportunity Initiatives Utah Senate Democratic Leader Luz Escamilla and House of Representatives Democratic Leader Angela Romero issue the following statement: âToday, H.B 261 Equal Opportunity Initiatives, was released. As we work with our legal counsel to dissect its contentsâincluding its potential unintended consequencesâwe cannot overlook the ramifications this could have on the overall economic prosperity and quality of life in our state. It is crucial to recognize that this bill transcends race and ethnicity; it is about limiting opportunities for all Utahns. The impacts of this bill stretch far beyond higher education, directly affecting our public schools and all government entities. It is crucial to understand the message this bill sends to our communities, many of which have been historically marginalized and underrepresented." (Read More) Rep. Moore, Gluesenkamp Perez introduce legislation to reform Congressional budget process U.S. Representatives Blake Moore (R-Utah) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) introduced the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act (CCBA) of 2024, which would reform the current federal budgeting process and establish a more inclusive, comprehensive, and efficient process that requires contributions from committees with direct spending or revenue jurisdiction to make a federal budget that works better for the American people. (Read More) Maloy introduces bipartisan, bicameral âHYDRO Actâ to reduce electricity costs during drought Today, Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT) was joined by Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Hydropower Delivery Rate-reduction Offset (HYDRO) Act to reduce rates when certain Buruea of Reclamation hydropower facilities arenât producing the contracted amount of electricity due to drought and low reservoir levels. (Read More) Utah addresses need for more accessible, equitable, and aligned behavioral health services Utah is working to address a growing behavioral health crisis. While the state is leading the nation on many behavioral health innovations, interÂÂventions, and reforms, high suicide rates, untreated anxiety and depression, serious mental illness, and drug-related deaths are all signs of the need for more accessible, equitable, aligned, and effective behavioral health services. (Read More) |
