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Utah, Wyoming Senators and Governors Meet on Colorado River Negotiations
Senators Curtis; Lee, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Barrasso, Majority Whip; and Lummis joined Utah Governor Cox and Wyoming Governor Gordon for a meeting on Colorado River negotiations. They discussed the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources, including Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell.
Curtis Lauds Pentagon’s Swift Religious Classification Correction
In an interview with Heidi Hatch on KUTV 2News, Senator Curtis welcomed the Department of War’s prompt action to correct a recent Department reclassification that failed to recognize The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Christian faith. The correction was made shortly after Senator Curtis’ office met with officials from the Pentagon on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Curtis Calls for Infrastructure Funding Formula Reforms to Support Utah’s Rapid Growth
During an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing examining the Federal Highway Administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 with Administrator McMaster, Senator Curtis called for reforms to current funding formulas that rely on static historical data and fail to account for the rapid population growth and travel demand seen in states like Utah. The Senator also raised Utah’s success in managing the environmental review process and inquired about how Congress can authorize further flexibilities to help states build out infrastructure.
Highs and Lows: Time Well Spent with Utahns
After spending my week back in the state and visiting with Utahns up and down the Wasatch Front, I’m going to share two highs—and no lows—this week. First, I was able to meet with hundreds of mayors, city councilmembers, and city administrators from all over the state who together represent
Highs and Lows: New Bills for Utah’s Economy and Budgeting Conundrums
Greetings from Washington—here are my highs and lows this week! My high was introducing three bipartisan bills that are important for Utah’s economy: The first supports innovation in aviation. It paves the way for Utah to be the leader of what I would call “Uber aircraft,” where you can catch
Highs and Lows: When Your High and Low Is the Same Person
Hey, I’m here for my high and low, and I’ve invited a special guest—Max. He’s part of my high and low because he is my high and low. For the last number of months, he’s the guy who’s been responsible for getting me from every single thing I do to the