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Happy Holidays and Farewell Neighbors and Friends, It has been an honor to serve as your State Representative these past 4 years. I have worked diligently to solve problems and make things better in the State of Utah, along with being a key supporter and defender of Cache County at the state legislature. I was […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, I hope all is well with you and your family. We’ve had an interesting few weeks with an election that continues to be determined and ever rising COVID-19 case counts. I’m hoping that everyone takes the news in stride and remembers that Utahns have the will and fortitude to get through […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, With Thanksgiving around the corner, I’d like to express my gratitude to you all for allowing me to serve as your state senator in Senate District 25 for the last 35 years! It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to represent our community up on Capitol Hill. […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, As I mentioned last week, while we expected cases to increase as schools opened, it is important not to solely focus on case counts but also to review hospital utilization rates, transmission rates and demographics infected. We need to continue making decisions that keep Utahns safe without unintentionally or negatively impacting […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, This week at the Capitol we convened in the 2020 Sixth Special Legislative Session to consider pressing legislative issues relevant during this pandemic. We passed a total of 20 bills on Thursday, August 20. You can watch the recording of the session in the Senate here. Below is a brief recap of […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you are all keeping safe and healthy. We continue to see a rise in positive COVID-19 cases in our state. While our hospitalization rate is still manageable, it is imperative we each do our part to prevent the spread of the virus. This week the Governor issued a challenge for Utahns […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, I hope everyone enjoyed celebrating Independence Day this weekend. It surely was a unique one that we won’t soon forget. While many of the old familiar events were cancelled, it seems like everyone was bound and determined to celebrate with gusto. Freedom is always worth celebrating. Utah has made great progress […]
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week we celebrated Juneteenth. For those of you who don’t know, this holiday commemorates the emancipation of the last remaining African American slaves in the Confederacy. Considering events of the last few weeks, it made this year’s Juneteenth a little more poignant. As part of our special legislative session, a […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, The 2020 Legislative Session is finished, and it has been an interesting one. Along with many important bills, events in the world and in Utah have create a sense of unrest and anxiety that make some of our issues seem trivial. Most of the bills passed during this legislative session make […]
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, Below is a COVID-19 Resources Guide I just received from the Speaker of the House, Brad Wilson. I wanted to get this resource guide and information to you right away. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused all of us difficulties and changes to our normal life. I am proud of the way […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, We concluded our business this week and it certainly felt like the time flew by. During the 2020 General Legislative Session we passed 510 bills. Many of these were clean up bills, meaning minor words or definitions were changed. I will send out a session recap highlighting many of the top […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, Week seven of the legislative session has come and gone and we are officially finished with the 2020 General Legislative Session. It has been a productive 45 days. We started a bit slow but finished strong. There were many bills left when the clock struck midnight, but that is the beauty […]
Read MoreMore Information Days Remaining in the 2020 Utah Legislative Session: 3 Days until the Utah Republican and Democratic state Conventions: 47 Days until the 2020 Utah Primary Elections: 113 Days until 2020 Elections: 239
Read MoreChecking In At The Legislature: 2020 Session Week 6 We are now moving into the final week of the 2020 Legislative Session. It has been a busy forty-five days! Serving you in this position is an honor. As we move into the final stage of the Legislative Session, I wanted to update you on a […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, Week 6, the last full week of the 2020 General Legislative Session just wrapped up. Next Thursday at midnight will mark the end of the session. At this point, we’re working to finalize the budget and complete the process of turning ideas into bills and turning those bills into law. Next […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, With Week 5 of the 2020 Legislative Session over, we are now more than two-thirds of the way done! We have passed a total of 156 bills and they just keep on coming. With than many bills, it can be easy to lose track. Click here to learn more about what has passed […]
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Checking In At The Legislature: 2020 Session Week 5 With less than two weeks left in the session, the legislators on the Hill are busier than ever. Many of the most highlighted bills are making their way to the floor for presentations and debates. At the same time, the Executive Appropriations Committee is making its […]
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2020 Utah Legislative Session Week 5 More Information Days Remaining in the 2020 Utah Legislative Session: 9 Days until the 2020 Utah Primary Elections: 119 Days until 2020 Elections: 245
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Checking In At The Legislature: 2020 Session Week 5 The 2020 Legislative Session is almost over! In this update, you will find information about a few of my bills, as well as a few highlights from week five of the 2020 Legislative Session. This last week was very busy, and I am honored to be […]
Read MoreDear Friends and Neighbors, This legislative session is flying by! We just completed week 5 of the legislative session, so we now have two weeks left to conduct our business. Most notably, in the next two weeks we will pass a balanced budget that will fund the many functions of the state from education to […]
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