Op-Eds

The word is out about Utah, and our communities are growing faster than ever as people from across the country come to visit our iconic landscapes and even settle down. Cities and towns across the state are feeling the strain of rapid growth, however, being surrounded by federal land, they have nowhere to go – leaving local leaders stuck without the space to build housing, infrastructure,… Read more »

The United States is in the middle of a national energy emergency. It’s going to take an all-of-the-above approach to get out of it, and Utah is poised to lead the way in the West. Our state has vast, untapped power beneath our feet including geothermal energy. Harnessing it will help us achieve energy security, create jobs and boost our economy. But to do so, we need to cut bureaucratic… Read more »

In Utah and across the West, the question of who controls our vast public lands is not just a matter of jurisdiction — it’s about fairness, opportunity, and accountability. After the Supreme Court rejected Utah’s landmark challenge over federal control of public lands, we must continue to elevate a conversation that has simmered for decades. Utah’s lawsuit… Read more »

The Constitution clearly gives Congress the power to legislate, but in today’s world, federal agencies have mistakenly assumed that power. As a result, the size and scope of the administrative state has expanded beyond anything our nation’s founders ever imagined. And since they aren’t subject to a voting ballot, they can use executive rulemaking power however they see fit with little to… Read more »

Imagine waiting 18 years for permission to start a business or complete a project vital to your community’s growth.  Last year, Wyoming finally broke ground on the country’s largest onshore wind farm, a project that could carry 3,000 MW of power across four Western states. The catch? They had to wait 18 years for it to get approved.  This is the harsh… Read more »

Although I am not a woman small business owner, I have certainly learned what it is like to face big challenges in my career and life. I think I can relate to how many women in small business must feel when they’re building everything from the ground up: like David throwing pebbles at Goliath. Women starting small businesses are often up against big names and deep pockets. They face… Read more »

First, let me thank you for trusting me to represent you as your member of Congress in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District. The tremendous responsibility and honor that accompanies this office has been impressed upon me every minute since I was sworn in a month ago. Second, please allow me to wish you a very happy new year. I hope that together we share a 2024 that brings peace,… Read more »