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Congressman Stewart praises Utah, outlines federal priorities in visit to state Senate
Summary
U.S. Congressman Stewart addressed the Utah Senate, praising the state’s management and business climate, described federal budget progress (noting three consecutive years of discretionary spending cuts and a lower deficit), and highlighted priorities including regulatory reform, sage grouse cooperation, appropriations work, intelligence committee assignment, Keystone pipeline, and border security.
U.S. Congressman Stewart spoke to the Utah State Senate in a Committee of the Whole session, thanking senators and describing both positives and challenges he sees in Washington.
Stewart opened by praising Utah as ‘‘one of the best places in the country to do business’’ and called the state ‘‘the best managed’’ he’s encountered. He told senators he is proud to represent Utah in Congress and said his priorities include fiscal restraint and reining in regulatory agency power through his seat on the House Appropriations…
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