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Romney Named “Fiscal Hero” for Bipartisan Work to Tackle Debt, Rein in Federal Spending

By Utah Valley Times | May 3, 2024

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has been honored as a "Fiscal Hero" for the 118th Congress by Fix the Debt—a project of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CFRB). Romney's bipartisan efforts to rein in the national debt and balance the federal budget have earned him this recognition.Romney, who has prioritized budget and debt issues since entering Congress, has been advocating for the passing of the Fiscal Stability Act, a legislative initiative he introduced with Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV). This act aims to create a bicameral fiscal commission...

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52 coaches at institutions in Utah County earned $317,611 on average in 2022

By Utah Valley Times | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Brigham Young University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Utah County, was $380,061, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Romney Joins Bill to Prevent Student Loan Bailout for Convicted Campus Protestors

By Utah Valley Times | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and 17 other Republican colleagues in introducing the No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act. This legislation aims to prevent individuals convicted of state or federal offenses in connection with campus protests from receiving federal student loan relief.Senator Romney expressed his stance on the issue, stating, “Our legislation ensures that students convicted of a crime while protesting at our institutions of higher education are ineligible for federal student debt relief.”Senator Cotton...

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Senator Romney Urges Action to Halt Bird Flu Spread

By Utah Valley Times | May 2, 2024

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has called for immediate action to address the rapid spread of the bird flu virus (H5N1) in a letter sent to key government agencies. Romney expressed his concerns about the agencies' response to the outbreak and urged them to take swift measures to understand and contain the virus, drawing parallels to past public health crises.In the letter addressed to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

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Romney, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Measures to Overturn Biden’s Recent EV Mandates

By Utah Valley Times | May 1, 2024

On May 1, 2024, a bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers, including U.S. Senator Mitt Romney, introduced legislation to block the Biden Administration's electric vehicle (EV) mandates. The initiative was led by Senators Pete Ricketts and Dan Sullivan, along with Representatives John James and Russ Fulcher.Senator Romney criticized the regulations, stating, "The Biden Administration continues to roll out climate regulations that may be politically attractive, but won’t put a dent in lowering global emissions." Senator Ricketts echoed this sentiment by calling...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Utah County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 30, 2024

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

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Romney Leads Senate Hearing Regarding U.S. Policy on Taiwan

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 30, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) took the lead in a Senate hearing discussing U.S. policy on Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of supporting Taiwan in the face of China's increasing aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.During the hearing, Senator Romney raised concerns about the lack of a comprehensive strategy from the Administration to counter the China threat, as required by law. He stressed the necessity for this strategy to be presented to Congress, both classified and unclassified, rather than just for an "in camera" review, as suggested by...

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HOUSE PASSES CURTIS BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC LANDS

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 30, 2024

The U.S House of Representatives passed the Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act, a bill introduced by Representative John Curtis (UT-03), receiving bipartisan support. After the vote, Curtis emphasized the importance of protecting Utah's land, stating, "It is critical that Utah's land remains under the stewardship of those who have tended it for generations. The rule the BLM recently finalized undermines the very people who rely on our federal lands for ranching, grazing, recreation, and beyond."House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Utah County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 29, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Utah County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 27

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, 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 April 29?

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 28, 2024

These former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Utah Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 27, 2024

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

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Home sales in Utah County in week ending April 20

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 27, 2024

There were 47 reported residential sales in Utah County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Utah County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 20

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Utah County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Mitt Romney Supports National Security Supplemental Funding

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has expressed satisfaction with the recent approval of the national security supplemental funding. The bill passed by a significant vote margin of 79-18, prompting Senator Romney to release a statement highlighting the importance of the funding allocation.In his statement, Senator Romney emphasized the significance of the approved funding for various regions and entities, stating, "After months of needless delay, Congress has finally approved much-needed funding for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the U.S. military’s operations in these key...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Utah County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Utah County in week ending Apr. 20

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Utah County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities across Utah County received FDA citations in Q1?

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 21, 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 over the first quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Which former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 21, 2024

These former Utah Valley Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.