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Which former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 11, 2024

These former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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Home sales in Utah County in week ending Feb. 3

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 10, 2024

There were 133 reported residential sales in Utah County in the week ending Feb. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Utah County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Curtis Visits Border, Finds Cartels in Control

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 9, 2024

Yesterday, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) made his third visit to the southern border, near Sierra Vista, AZ, to witness the escalating border crisis. During his visit, Curtis made a shocking discovery - it is not the U.S. government, but the cartels who are in control.In his own words, Curtis stated, "I visited the border and discovered a shocking truth: it's not the U.S. government but the cartels who are in control. These crime rings decide who crosses, when, and where. It is a stark revelation of policy failure, and I will continue introducing legislation and...

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Curtis, Neguse, Maloy, Caraveo, Bennet, Romney Introduce Bill to Protect Communities’ Water Resources After Wildfires in National Forests

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 8, 2024

U.S. Representatives John Curtis (R-UT), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Celeste Maloy (R-UT), and Yadira Caraveo (D-CO), alongside U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mitt Romney (R-UT), have introduced the Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act. This legislation aims to help communities and water users protect their water supply after natural disasters on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) lands. The bill proposes the creation of a new Emergency Forest Watershed Program (EFWP) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to streamline recovery efforts and protect life, private...

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Romney, Braun Reintroduce Legislation to Require Congress to Budget for Natural Disasters

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 8, 2024

U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) have reintroduced the Budgeting for Disasters Act, a legislation aimed at ensuring that Congress is better prepared for natural emergencies by incorporating future disaster funding into statutory budget limits. This move comes as Congress has historically failed to account for natural disasters when crafting the budget, resulting in billions of dollars being borrowed and added to the national debt each year.Senator Romney expressed the need for building disaster spending into the annual budget process, stating, "By...

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Romney, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Communities’ Water Resources After Wildfires in National Forests

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 8, 2024

U.S. Senators Mitt Romney and Michael Bennet, along with Representatives Celeste Maloy, John Curtis, Joe Neguse, and Yadira Caraveo, have introduced the Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at helping communities and water users protect their water supply after natural disasters on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) lands. The bill seeks to create a new Emergency Forest Watershed Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which will streamline recovery efforts and protect life, private property, and water resources downstream of America's...

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Romney Joins Colleagues in Resolution to Overturn FHWA’s GHG Emissions Performance Measure Rule

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Mitt Romney has joined his colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval to nullify the FHWA rule that imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations. The resolution aims to illustrate Congress' objection to this federal overreach.Senator Romney, along with Senators Kevin Cramer, Shelley Moore Capito, and Joe Manchin, is leading the bipartisan effort to overturn the FHWA's rule. The rule, finalized in November 2023, was...

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Curtis Introduces State Border Reimbursement Plan

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 7, 2024

Yesterday, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Border Security State Reimbursement Act, a legislation aimed at reimbursing states for expenses related to securing the United States borders. The bill was introduced in response to the ongoing border situation and was accompanied by Congressman Curtis' visit to the southern border to gain first-hand insight."I regret that the President and Secretary Mayorkas have been negligent in their duty to secure the border and created a situation where states feel it is necessary to act individually," said Rep. Curtis....

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Utah County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 6, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Utah County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Romney Joins Colleagues in Requesting Speaker Johnson Invite Japanese Prime Minister to Give Joint Address to Congress

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has joined 28 of his colleagues in sending a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), urging him to invite Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to address a Joint Session of Congress during his Official Visit to the United States in April 2024. The letter was led by Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI).The senators emphasized the significance of the U.S.-Japan relationship and the need to strengthen it further. They highlighted the important milestones in the partnership, such as the 64th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan...

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Utah Congressional Delegation Announces Passport Fairs in Coordination with State Department

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 5, 2024

Utah's Congressional Delegation, in partnership with the Department of State, has announced the organization of five "Passport Fairs" throughout the state. These fairs aim to provide passport services to Utahns in need or those whose passports are due to expire soon. The appointments can be scheduled from February 13 to 17 at five different locations.The Utah delegation, consisting of U.S. Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, along with Representatives John Curtis, Blake Moore, Burgess Owens, and Celeste Maloy, recognizes the growing demand for passport services in the...

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Utah Congressional Delegation Announces Passport Fairs in Coordination with State Department

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 5, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Utah's Congressional Delegation, including Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, and Representatives John Curtis, Blake Moore, Burgess Owens, and Celeste Maloy, have partnered with the Department of State to announce five "Passport Fairs" throughout the state. These fairs aim to provide Utahns with easier access to passport services and expedited processing."Utah is rapidly expanding as a center for global commerce and tourism, is home to thousands of Latter-day Saints who annually embark on worldwide religious missions, and has a fast-growing population....

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Utah County in week ending Feb. 3

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 4, 2024

These former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

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Utah Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Utah Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Utah County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Jan. 27

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 3, 2024

There were 126 reported residential sales in Utah County in the week ending Jan. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Utah County in week ending Jan. 27

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities across Utah County received FDA citations in January?

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Utah County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in January, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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How many companies in cities in Utah County received FDA inspections in January?

By Utah Valley Times | Feb 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Utah County that received an FDA inspection in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.