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Curtis Introduces Bill to Prevent Wall Street from Controlling Utah's Land

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 19, 2024

Representative John Curtis (R-UT) has introduced a bill aimed at safeguarding Utah's public lands from Wall Street activist investors. The bill, if passed, would prohibit Natural Asset Companies (NACs) or any similar entities from entering into agreements that could impact land in the state.According to Rep. Curtis, "Wall Street shouldn't be allowed to control Utah's land just to meet with ESG goals." He emphasized the importance of public lands to western communities, stating that they rely on these lands for their livelihoods and recreational activities. He believes...

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Romney and Manchin Praise House Action on Creating Fiscal Commission

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 18, 2024

U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) have expressed their support for the House Budget Committee's passage of the bipartisan Fiscal Commission Act. This legislation, which is the House companion to the Senators' Fiscal Stability Act, aims to establish a bicameral fiscal commission responsible for finding legislative solutions to stabilize and reduce the national debt, which currently stands at over $34 trillion.In a joint statement, Senators Romney and Manchin applauded the House Budget Committee, Chairman Arrington, and Representatives Peters and...

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Rep. Curtis Statement on Continuing Resolution

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2872 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. Representative John Curtis (R-UT) expressed his disappointment in Congress for not coming together to solve fiscal year 2024 spending, which is already several months in.In a statement, Representative Curtis said, "Last November, I supported a continuing resolution to give our new Speaker the opportunity to unite the conference around a plan to rein in our out-of-control spending while responsibly keeping the government...

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"MY DISTRICT IS NOT SAFE" — Curtis Gives Remarks During E&C Border Hearing

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. — In a recent Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing on the Biden Administration's border policies and their impact on Utah, Representative John Curtis (R-UT) expressed his concerns about the safety of his district. Curtis emphasized the urgent need for stricter border controls, stating, "With open borders, they're not safe. My district doesn't feel safe, and it's unacceptable on every level."Curtis drew attention to the alarming statistics regarding illegal crossings and encounters at the southern border. He highlighted that since January...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Utah County in week ending Jan. 13?

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 14, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, 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 Jan. 15?

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 13, 2024

These former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15.

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Utah Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 13, 2024

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

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Weekly recap of Utah County home sales during week ending Jan. 6

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 13, 2024

There were 79 reported residential sales in Utah County in the week ending Jan. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Legislators Introduce Bill to Connect Rural America

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) and Congresswoman Kuster (D-NH) have introduced the Rural Broadband Protection Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating waste, fraud, and abuse in federal broadband programs. The Senate version of the bill was introduced in 2023 by Senator Capito (R-WV) and Senator Klobuchar (D-MN).The Rural Broadband Protection Act seeks to address the issue of broadband access in rural areas and ensure that rural Americans have the same opportunities as those in more urban areas. The bill aims to crack down on broadband providers who...

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Senate Approves Bipartisan Resolution Commending Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 11, 2024

The Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions. The resolution, cosponsored by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney and led by Senators Dan Sullivan and Tim Kaine, comes ahead of Taiwan's upcoming presidential and legislative elections on January 13.The resolution acknowledges Taiwan's history of democratic elections, highlighting that the country began transitioning to a liberal democracy in the late 1980s. It applauds Taiwan for holding multiple free, fair, and representative elections since...

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As Congress Reconvenes, Romney Reflects on Last Year and Outlines Priorities for Year Ahead

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 9, 2024

Jan 9, 2024U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) joined KSL’s Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson to discuss the past year's events and outline his priorities for 2024 as Congress reconvenes. The conversation covered a range of topics, including the national debt, the growing threat of China, the bipartisan infrastructure bill's impact on Utah, and the outlook on government funding.On countering the China threat, Senator Romney expressed concern about China's ambitions to become the economic and military superpower and replace the United States on the world stage. He emphasized...

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Romney Office Announces Communications Staff Changes

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 8, 2024

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has announced changes to his communications staff. The new team members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles.Paige Waltz has been appointed as the new Communications Director. She has been part of Senator Romney's communications team since he took office in 2019, starting as the digital director and most recently serving as the deputy communications director. Waltz has an impressive background, having previously served as the communications director of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on e85 gas in cities in Utah County in week ending Jan. 6?

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 7, 2024

The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, 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 Jan. 8?

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 6, 2024

These former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8.

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Utah County home sales during week ending Dec. 30, 2023

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 6, 2024

There were 53 reported residential sales in Utah County in the week ending Dec. 30, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Utah Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 6, 2024

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

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Romney Highlights Progress on Top Priorities in 2023 Year in Review Report

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 4, 2024

Jan 4, 2024U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has released a report highlighting the policy and constituent services achievements from the past year. The report outlines the major legislative successes and efforts made by Senator Romney to address various challenges and priorities in 2023.One of the key highlights of the report is the enactment of several bills aimed at countering the rise of China and bolstering the role of Utah in national defense. Senator Romney emphasizes the importance of protecting the United States from the growing threat posed by the Chinese...

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Romney & Manchin Urge Colleagues to Pass the Fiscal Stability Act as National Debt Surpasses $34 Trillion

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 3, 2024

U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) have issued a statement calling on their colleagues to prioritize passing the bipartisan Fiscal Stability Act, as the national debt of the United States surpasses $34 trillion. The senators emphasized the urgency of the situation, pointing out that the country's debt burden is growing at an unprecedented rate."Years of fiscal irresponsibility have resulted in the catastrophic debt we face today, which now exceeds $34 trillion – double what it was just ten years ago," said Senator Romney and Senator Manchin. "Our debt...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Utah County in week ending Dec. 30 2023

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 2, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Utah County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 30 2023

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 1, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.