Written by Sutherland Institute
August 26, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY (August 26, 2024) – Sutherland Institute is pleased to announce its 2024 Congressional Series, sponsored by Zions Bank. 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 the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah to bring the series to students and the local community.
Our full lineup of congressional speakers begins with Rep. Burgess Owens on August 27, 2024, at noon. Please see below for a list of dates for all forums:
Who: Rep. Burgess Owens
Topic: “Education and challenges in higher education”
Date: Aug. 27, 2024 – 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Hinckley Institute – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Who: Rep. Blake Moore
Topic: “2025 tax reform, work and welfare”
Date: Aug. 28, 2024 – 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Hinckley Institute – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Who: Rep. Celeste Maloy
Topic: “Federalism, public lands”
Date: Sept. 4, 2024 – 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: Hinckley Institute – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Who: Rep. John Curtis
Topic: “Reinventing the Wheel (But This Time, Let’s Try a Square)”
Date: Sept. 5, 2024 – 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Hinckley Institute – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Who: Sen. Mitt Romney
Topic: TBA
Date: TBA
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 parking, use the code CONGRESS24 and enter your license plate number at the nearest parking kiosk.
For more information, visit https://sutherlandinstitute.org/2024-congressional-series/
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