Press Releases
CURTIS JOINS INTERIOR SECRETARY BURGUM AT SIGNING OF UTAH LAND TRANSFER AGREEMENT
Senator Curtis joined Interior Secretary Burgum, Acting BLM Director Jon Raby, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox for the signing of the Record of Decision on the Emery County Public Land Management Act, finalizing the transfer of nearly 100,000 acres of federally managed land to the state of Utah. This transfer is expected to generate millions of dollars to support Utah’s schools
CURTIS CALLS FOR FEDERAL PERMITTING REFORM TO BOOST UTAH’S CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
During his exchange with expert witnesses, Senator Curtis highlighted Utah’s Operation Gigawatt as a leading example of state-driven innovation in geothermal, nuclear, and hydrogen energy. He called for the elimination of duplicative reviews, including those for housing development, as well as modernizing transmission infrastructure and delegating more permitting authority to states to reduce federal bureaucracy.
CURTIS HIGHLIGHTS UTAH’S NATIONAL SECURITY ROLE DURING NORTHERN UTAH VISIT
Senator Curtis spent the weekend in northern Utah engaging with military leaders, industry executives, and local officials to highlight the state’s role in national defense and build collaborative relationships with key Utah stakeholders. With a demanding vote schedule in Washington, D.C. and limited opportunity to be in Utah, Curtis’ visit underscores his commitment to understanding and supporting local communities.