Written by Sutherland Institute
July 26, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (July 26, 2023) – Sutherland Institute is pleased to announce its 2023 Congressional Series. Each year, Sutherland provides a public forum for Utahns to directly interact with their elected representatives and discuss policy ideas that matter most to them. This year, Sutherland is proud to partner with local universities to bring the series to students and communities across the Wasatch Front.
Our full lineup of congressional speakers begins with Rep. Chris Stewart on August 3, 2023, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Please see below for a list of dates for all forums:
Who: Rep. Chris Stewart
Topic: “Reflections and Projections on Congress”
Date: August 3, 2023 – 10:30AM-12:00 PM
Location: Hinckley Institute – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Who: Sen. Mitt Romney
Topic: TBD
Date: August 21, 2023 – 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Hinckley Institute – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Who: Rep. John Curtis
Topic: “Unlocking the Potential: Maximizing the Impact of Our Elected Leaders”
Date: August 22, 2023 – 9:00-10:30 AM
Location: Center for Constitutional Studies – Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
Who: Sen. Mike Lee
Topic: TBD
Date: August 22, 2023 – 3:00-4:30 PM
Location: Hinckley Institute – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Who: Rep. Blake Moore
Topic: “Federal Taxes, Debt and Deficit”
Date: August 29, 2023 – 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service, Lindquist Hall – Weber State University, Ogden, UT
Who: Rep. Burgess Owens
Topic: TBD
Date: August 30, 2023 – 12:00-1:30 PM
Location: Hinckley Institute – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to register here. Members of the press do not need to register – they should contact Nic Dunn directly.
For more information, visit https://sutherlandinstitute.org/2023-congressional-series/
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