By Utah Valley Times |
Mar 14, 2024
Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) took a prominent role in a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing in Washington focused on preventing and responding to wildfires in the United States. During the hearing, Senator Romney emphasized the importance of addressing wildfires, stating, "This is a national priority."Acknowledging the widespread impact of wildfires across the country, Senator Romney expressed gratitude to Utah’s Director of Forestry, Jamie Barnes, for sharing expertise with the Committee. He highlighted the need for proactive measures, mentioning...