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Opinion: I Won’t Change the Filibuster

Senator Curtis authored an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal reaffirming his commitment to preserving the Senate filibuster, arguing that it ensures consistent, long-term policy making; protects the rights of the minority; and encourages consensus building rather than top-down rule.

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Freshman wishlist: Sen. John Curtis plans on “being myself”

Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) is new to the Senate — but is already seen as a decisive swing vote for Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to keep an eye on. Why it matters: Curtis does not think he fits neatly into the Utah senator categories of Mitt Romney or Mike Lee. He plans to do his thing and acknowledges his vote isn’t one to be taken for granted.

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Hangout At The Hive

Hangout at the Hive Senator John Curtis invites you to an informal, in-person opportunity to connect, ask questions, and share your perspective. Hangout at the Hive takes place every Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM ET in Room SH-502 of the Hart Senate Office Building. This weekly gathering is designed

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Highs and Lows: Holding Putin Accountable

Let me start with my low. We’re now four and a half years into Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine. This week, Russian airstrikes killed and wounded several civilians. One of the strikes was a direct hit on a family home, where children and their parents were killed. At this point,

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Highs and Lows: The Wildfire-Flood Cycle

My highs and lows this week are coming to you from Beaver, Utah, where I’ve joined officials from the federal, state, and local government to survey the damage caused by the Cottonwood Fire and the subsequent flooding. Obviously my low is the destruction that has come through this tight-knit community,

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Highs and Lows: Utah’s Water Future

Utah is in a record drought, with several areas in the state experiencing “severe,” “extreme,” and even “exceptional” drought levels. And while we have many pressing problems as a country and as a state, water rises to the top. My high this week is that the Environment and Public Works

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