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2022: Utah County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Utah County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.7%.

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Utah County: Residents received $758.74 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2% of income in Utah County, providing an average of $1,080 per capita to residents.

By Utah Valley Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Utah County ranks 29th highest in Utah for per capita government transfer income at $5,728 in 2022

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Utah County received an average of $5,728 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it lowest in Utah.

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Utah County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Utah Valley Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Utah County, providing an average of $786 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Utah County in 2023

By Utah Valley Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Utah County, Utah.

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Federal Wildfire Relief Act introduced by Rep. Curtis targets wildfire threats

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 20, 2024

Yesterday, Representative John Curtis introduced the Federal Wildfire Relief Act, a legislative measure aimed at supporting states affected by wildfires.

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Bipartisan bill aims to mitigate extreme risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Mitt Romney, Jack Reed, Jerry Moran, Angus King, and Maggie Hassan have introduced new legislation aimed at protecting national security from potential threats posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.

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Curtis and Levin introduce act for renewable energy on federal lands

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 19, 2024

Representatives John Curtis of Utah and Mike Levin of California have introduced the Co-Location Energy Act, a legislative proposal aimed at facilitating renewable energy projects on federal lands.

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Defense bill passes Congress with focus on China threat; includes Romney measures

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 18, 2024

Congress has approved the conference report for the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA).

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Mitt Romney reflects on 25 years of public service before leaving Senate

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 16, 2024

As U.S. Senator Mitt Romney prepares to conclude his tenure in the Senate, he engaged in a comprehensive interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, reflecting on his 25-year career in public service.

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House passes FY25 NDAA focusing on military strength and national security

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 11, 2024

Today, the House of Representatives passed the FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act.

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Legislation aims to improve gate safety following tragic incidents

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Representatives John Curtis and Jared Huffman have introduced the Alex Gate Safety Act, a legislative proposal aimed at preventing accidents caused by poorly designed or maintained gates.

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Mitt Romney bids farewell from Senate with call for unity

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Mitt Romney delivered his farewell address from the Senate floor, reflecting on his bipartisan legislative achievements and urging colleagues to prioritize national challenges over politics.

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House passes Curtis' bill addressing salinity issues in Colorado River

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 3, 2024

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill introduced by Representative John Curtis, known as the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act.

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House passes bill on critical mineral prioritization for healthcare

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 3, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Recognizing the Importance of Critical Minerals in Healthcare Act of 2023, a bill introduced by Representative John Curtis from Utah.

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Mitt Romney releases comprehensive report on Senate accomplishments

By Utah Valley Times | Dec 3, 2024

The Office of U.S. Senator Mitt Romney has released a report summarizing the legislative achievements during his Senate term.

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Romney and Sullivan propose legislation for strategic investment competition with China

By Utah Valley Times | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senators Mitt Romney and Dan Sullivan have introduced the Aligning Development and Competition Act of 2024, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing U.S. foreign development investments to better compete with China.

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Rep. John Curtis introduces act for AI-powered scam detection platform

By Utah Valley Times | Nov 21, 2024

Representative John Curtis has introduced the Spam Communications Assessment and Mitigation Platform (SCAM Platform) Act.

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Resolution introduced to recognize National GIS Day on November 20

By Utah Valley Times | Nov 20, 2024

Representatives John Curtis of Utah and Pete Aguilar of California have introduced a resolution to designate November 20, 2024, as National GIS Day.

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Lawmakers urge Mountain West Conference on women's sports safety

By Utah Valley Times | Nov 19, 2024

Representative John Curtis and a group of Western lawmakers have addressed a letter to Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, urging the conference to prioritize safety and fairness in women's sports.