The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
Representative John Curtis has taken a stand against a recent rule imposed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that threatens the multiple-use requirement for BLM lands and restricts access to public lands in Utah. Curtis introduced the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act as a response to this rule, aiming to prevent its implementation. The legislation is currently awaiting a vote in the U.S House of Representatives.Curtis emphasized the importance of preserving Utah's land for future generations, stating, "It is critical that Utah's land remains under the...
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today released a statement regarding the impeachment proceedings of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. "While I share the House’s outrage over the President’s disastrous border policies, and I ultimately do not believe his cabinet Secretary’s implementation of those policies meets the Constitution’s test of ‘high crimes and misdemeanors,’ I voted against the Schumer points of order because it was important to engage in some level of debate," said Senator Romney.Senator Romney also expressed his views on the...
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
U.S. Senators Mitt Romney, Jack Reed, Jerry Moran, and Angus King have introduced a groundbreaking congressional framework specifically designed to address the potential dangers associated with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models. The framework aims to establish federal oversight of frontier model hardware, development, and deployment in order to mitigate risks related to biological, chemical, cyber, and nuclear threats.Senator Romney emphasized the importance of balancing the benefits of AI with the risks it poses to national security, stating, "AI has the...
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney, along with Senators Tim Scott and Jack Reed, introduced a resolution to declare April as Financial Literacy Month. Senator Romney emphasized the importance of equipping Americans, especially young people, with financial knowledge for the future. He stated, “We must do better to ensure Americans—especially our young people—are equipped with the financial knowledge to plan and prepare for the future.”Senator Scott, the Banking Committee Ranking Member, highlighted the significance of financial literacy in achieving financial independence and the...
Washington, Apr 16, 2024 - U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have reached out to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, emphasizing the importance of reauthorizing the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). The Act aims to enhance programs dedicated to responding to public health threats, a critical step in fortifying the country's readiness for potential emergencies.In a joint statement, Senators Romney and Hassan stressed the significance of renewing PAHPA, particularly in light of recent public...
Representative John Curtis, alongside Representative Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, has introduced the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act, aiming to protect Utahns from bearing the financial burden of PFAS cleanup costs. Curtis emphasized the importance of clean water, stating, “This bill prevents the burden of industrial irresponsibility to fall on the shoulders of Utah's families and ratepayers." Gluesenkamp Perez highlighted the harmful effects of PFAS chemicals on health and children's development, emphasizing the need to prevent unintended consequences on water...
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
Washington, D.C. — Today, American Airlines announced they will begin flight service out of Provo Airport to major hubs starting October 7, 2024, with three daily flights. American will operate two daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and one daily flight to Phoenix (PHX). The airline joins Allegiant Air who flies to seven destinations. Following the announcement, former mayor of Provo, Representative John Curtis (R-UT), expressed his satisfaction at the development. "One of the most exciting things I did as mayor was bring scheduled service to Provo Airport, and it's...
On April 10, 2024, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney, alongside Senator Maggie Hassan, led a bipartisan hearing focused on strengthening the enforcement of export controls to protect national security and prevent adversaries from acquiring American-developed technology.During the hearing, Senator Romney emphasized the importance of improving export controls enforcement efforts, stating, "The United States leads the world in technological innovation. While we strive to maintain that position, we must also remain cautious of our adversaries, especially China and Russia." He...
In a significant development in Washington, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Mitt Romney and Gary Peters to bolster oversight of federal funds vulnerable to fraud has advanced in the Senate. The bill, which aims to combat and prevent fraud in government spending, has cleared the committee stage and is now set for consideration by the full Senate.Senator Mitt Romney emphasized the importance of leveraging data analytics to protect taxpayer dollars, stating, “With the national debt now exceeding $34 trillion, Congress should pursue commonsense...