Spotlight for Lydia Nuttall!
• I live in Mountain Green, UT -- east of Ogden on the Wasatch Back by Snow Basin.
• I have a married son (I am finally going to be a grandmother in Sept!) and a daughter who's a senior in H.S. and just earned her Black Belt in Taekwondo :)
• I used to play hockey (... and I still have all my teeth!)
• My favorite hobby is taking a nap.
• I have visited to Australia (my first time in the Southern Hemisphere!)
• I love being a part of an organized group of Utahns who love the Constitution and want to help influence our representatives to abide by it and preserve liberty.
I have enjoyed getting to know my newly elected representative better through texting him talking points. He has texted back his appreciation.
My daughter (17) and I are meeting with our other representative this week whom we have been informally meeting with over muffins at Great Harvest Bread about twice a year since her election. She always appreciates my texted talking points even though she often does not vote the way I encourage her to do. Still, fostering the realtionship is good regardless. We don't give up trying!
• I live in Mountain Green, UT -- east of Ogden on the Wasatch Back by Snow Basin.
• I have a married son (I am finally going to be a grandmother in Sept!) and a daughter who's a senior in H.S. and just earned her Black Belt in Taekwondo :)
• I used to play hockey (... and I still have all my teeth!)
• My favorite hobby is taking a nap.
• I have visited to Australia (my first time in the Southern Hemisphere!)
• I love being a part of an organized group of Utahns who love the Constitution and want to help influence our representatives to abide by it and preserve liberty.
I have enjoyed getting to know my newly elected representative better through texting him talking points. He has texted back his appreciation.
My daughter (17) and I are meeting with our other representative this week whom we have been informally meeting with over muffins at Great Harvest Bread about twice a year since her election. She always appreciates my texted talking points even though she often does not vote the way I encourage her to do. Still, fostering the realtionship is good regardless. We don't give up trying!
Please contact your reps this week! Many important items on the talking points.
Jen
Jen
Forwarded from Utah Citizens for the Constitution - Jen Brown
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR APRIL 4TH THROUGH APRIL 15TH
The proposed "Good Neighbor Rule" by the EPA is so egregious and such a power grab that we will dedicate three talking points to this issue. Please text your rep about this!
*Rep Colin Jack explained on our monthly Zoom call that the purpose of the EPA's "Good Neighbor Rule" was to improve air quality in Denver. It is important to note that the rule will skip the Craig Power Plants in Colorado, which are closer to Denver and target six power plants in Utah. Certainly there is more involved here than only concern about the environment.
* I am very concerned about the new industries the EPA is planning to regulate. These include: cement, iron, steel mills, glass, basic chemical manufacturing, pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. The federal government does not have Constitutional authority for this power expansion. Here is a link to an analysis of the rule: https://www.environmentallawandpolicy.com/2022/03/epa-proposes-significant-expansion-to-interstate-ozone-transport-regulations/
* Energy is not a federal jurisdiction. It is not in the enumerated powers of the Constitution. Please do all you can to defend the ability of Utah to supply electricity to its citizens. Thank you for passing HB425 to defend the interests of the people.
* The social security and Medicare trustees issued their annual report that projected social security will not be able to pay full benefits starting in 2034 and Medicare by 2031. It is incumbant upon our legislators to act now and divert a disaster for so many older people. Utah must prioritize federal programs and slowly implement state funding. https://www.ssa.gov/oact/TRSUM/
* I know if Utah has the courage to follow the inspired framework of Constitutional government found in the Constitution it will prosper far beyond other states. We support and encourage you to reduce federal funding and increase Utah sovereignty.
The proposed "Good Neighbor Rule" by the EPA is so egregious and such a power grab that we will dedicate three talking points to this issue. Please text your rep about this!
*Rep Colin Jack explained on our monthly Zoom call that the purpose of the EPA's "Good Neighbor Rule" was to improve air quality in Denver. It is important to note that the rule will skip the Craig Power Plants in Colorado, which are closer to Denver and target six power plants in Utah. Certainly there is more involved here than only concern about the environment.
* I am very concerned about the new industries the EPA is planning to regulate. These include: cement, iron, steel mills, glass, basic chemical manufacturing, pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. The federal government does not have Constitutional authority for this power expansion. Here is a link to an analysis of the rule: https://www.environmentallawandpolicy.com/2022/03/epa-proposes-significant-expansion-to-interstate-ozone-transport-regulations/
* Energy is not a federal jurisdiction. It is not in the enumerated powers of the Constitution. Please do all you can to defend the ability of Utah to supply electricity to its citizens. Thank you for passing HB425 to defend the interests of the people.
* The social security and Medicare trustees issued their annual report that projected social security will not be able to pay full benefits starting in 2034 and Medicare by 2031. It is incumbant upon our legislators to act now and divert a disaster for so many older people. Utah must prioritize federal programs and slowly implement state funding. https://www.ssa.gov/oact/TRSUM/
* I know if Utah has the courage to follow the inspired framework of Constitutional government found in the Constitution it will prosper far beyond other states. We support and encourage you to reduce federal funding and increase Utah sovereignty.
Environmental Law and Policy Monitor
EPA Proposes Significant Expansion to Interstate Ozone Transport Regulations
In a proposed rule signed on February 28, but not yet published in the Federal Register, EPA proposed to significantly expand its current approach to
Tad Callister and I had a meeting today with Jim Evans. He is over the Freedom Festival in Provo. We talked about how we can work together with Freedom Festival and Constitution Month. They have a magazine they mail to 250,000 citizens to announce The Freedom Festival. Jim said we can put something in it about Constitution Month. This year Journey will be performing at Stadium of Fire.
It has been another busy day. Unfortunately I have to be at work at 6:30 tomorrow morning. 😞 I worked on things with Constitution Month and the Impact Councils today. I found another member for the Impact Board. I also worked on organizing a Zoom call with some of the southern councils. We will be going over orgizational details. I need to find Impact Chairs for the districts I am still missing. There are several in Salt Lake County. I helped my oldest son study for the Constitution Bee tomorrow that will be held at Shoreline Junior High.
Constitution Quiz Question:
Which founder said, "The law should restrain men from injuring one another, but leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits?"
Answer: Thomas Jefferson
Which founder said, "The law should restrain men from injuring one another, but leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits?"
Answer: Thomas Jefferson
Here we are at the Constitution Bowl having our kids compete on their knowledge of the Constitution. These are the future leaders of our great nation.
Get your kids and grandkids ready for next year. It's a chance for the teams to compete to win $500!
Get your kids and grandkids ready for next year. It's a chance for the teams to compete to win $500!
Join us at 7:00p MT for Week 2 of our Biblical Citizenship Class! Pre-Class video starts at 6:30p MT.
In this class we’ll be learning about Tending the Garden.
I look forward to connecting with you online - Click here to attend!
To access your Student Workbook,
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In this class we’ll be learning about Tending the Garden.
I look forward to connecting with you online - Click here to attend!
To access your Student Workbook,
Click here to access your digital workbook.
To access your workbook, you must log in using the email and password you used to register for this class. You can reset your password anytime. Then click on the picture of the workbook in your dashboard to view.
Watch this brief video with some of our impact council members from District 19:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zfsDPDhsRbpmaaUFA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zfsDPDhsRbpmaaUFA
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New video by Mike Brown
I just ordered this book and read a little to my two older boys while they were getting to sleep. I read about Lexington and Concord. I also read about Washington being made the commander in chief of the Continental Army and the beginning of the seige of Boston. It is important for our kids to know these and the sacrifice so many people made for the American principles this country was founded on.
Today was a productive day. I had my first Zoom call with a small group of councils 61-75. We talked about our organizational structure and how to bring new citizens on so they have a positive experience. I made me a list of things I need to do and send out to the chairs. Our goal is to have things really up and running by June. I will post new talking points tomorrow. Thank you to everyone! 😴
Constitution Quiz Question:
Which form of government is governed by the rule of law?
Republic
Which form of government is governed by the rule of law?
Republic
What are two of the purposes of the Constitution?
To limit the powers of the federal government and to list the powers it has specifically.
To limit the powers of the federal government and to list the powers it has specifically.
TALKING POINTS FOR APRIL 18TH THROUGH APRIL 29TH
*The Biden administration is changing the definition of sex to include sexual orientation and gender identity. This rule is expected to take effect this May. It will require that all schools that take federal funding allow mixed genders in locker and restroom facilities and on sports teams. The parents in Utah will not allow this. This is a line we will not cross. As our state reps, I sincerely ask you to explore options to retake our education system and the sovereignty we should have.
https://www.heritage.org/civil-rights/report/the-department-educations-intended-revision-title-ix-fails-regulatory-and-civil
*As part of its energy and climate agenda, the Biden administration is reported to be moving forward with light bulb bans in coming weeks. Instead of securing our boarders and addressing the national debt, this administration is regulating the details of Americans' lives, including what kind of lightbulbs we use. This trend must be stopped. Our liberties depend on it.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/bidens-lightbulb-ban-is-an-attack-on-the-poorq
* The federal government will take whatever power the states allow it to. The feds desire for control is unsatiable. The genius of the Constitution is the division of power. The time has come for us to decide do we believe the Constitution to be inspired or is worth nothing more than the paper it was written on? This is a defining time in Utah's history.
* Utah is the right state to lead on sovereignty, as outlined in the Constitution, because of our balanced budget requirement. I am so grateful to those that had the foresight to require this.
* Thank the legislature for passing legislation that increases parental rights in regard to social media. This is clearly a state jurisdiction and Utah has the authority and moral obligation to protect the youth of this state. SB 152 - requires parental permission for a social media account for a minor. HB311- prohibits social media from using algorithms that are proven to cause addiction for minors.
*The Biden administration is changing the definition of sex to include sexual orientation and gender identity. This rule is expected to take effect this May. It will require that all schools that take federal funding allow mixed genders in locker and restroom facilities and on sports teams. The parents in Utah will not allow this. This is a line we will not cross. As our state reps, I sincerely ask you to explore options to retake our education system and the sovereignty we should have.
https://www.heritage.org/civil-rights/report/the-department-educations-intended-revision-title-ix-fails-regulatory-and-civil
*As part of its energy and climate agenda, the Biden administration is reported to be moving forward with light bulb bans in coming weeks. Instead of securing our boarders and addressing the national debt, this administration is regulating the details of Americans' lives, including what kind of lightbulbs we use. This trend must be stopped. Our liberties depend on it.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/bidens-lightbulb-ban-is-an-attack-on-the-poorq
* The federal government will take whatever power the states allow it to. The feds desire for control is unsatiable. The genius of the Constitution is the division of power. The time has come for us to decide do we believe the Constitution to be inspired or is worth nothing more than the paper it was written on? This is a defining time in Utah's history.
* Utah is the right state to lead on sovereignty, as outlined in the Constitution, because of our balanced budget requirement. I am so grateful to those that had the foresight to require this.
* Thank the legislature for passing legislation that increases parental rights in regard to social media. This is clearly a state jurisdiction and Utah has the authority and moral obligation to protect the youth of this state. SB 152 - requires parental permission for a social media account for a minor. HB311- prohibits social media from using algorithms that are proven to cause addiction for minors.
The Heritage Foundation
The Department of Education’s Intended Revision of Title IX Fails Regulatory and Civil Rights Analyses | The Heritage Foundation
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,REF the federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in any federally funded educational program.
Latest update video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZfhAHFFwaXsA464z6
Here are the taking points broken up individually so you can copy and paste them to make it easier.
The Biden administration is changing the definition of sex to include sexual orientation and gender identity. This rule is expected to take effect this May. It will require that all schools that take federal funding allow mixed genders in locker and restroom facilities and on sports teams. The parents in Utah will not allow this. This is a line we will not cross. As our state reps, I sincerely ask you to explore options to retake our education system and the sovereignty we should have.
https://www.heritage.org/civil-rights/report/the-department-educations-intended-revision-title-ix-fails-regulatory-and-civil
https://www.heritage.org/civil-rights/report/the-department-educations-intended-revision-title-ix-fails-regulatory-and-civil
The Heritage Foundation
The Department of Education’s Intended Revision of Title IX Fails Regulatory and Civil Rights Analyses | The Heritage Foundation
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,REF the federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in any federally funded educational program.
As part of its energy and climate agenda, the Biden administration is reported to be moving forward with light bulb bans in coming weeks. Instead of securing our boarders and addressing the national debt, this administration is regulating the details of Americans' lives, including what kind of lightbulbs we use. This trend must be stopped. Our liberties depend on it.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/bidens-lightbulb-ban-is-an-attack-on-the-poor
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/bidens-lightbulb-ban-is-an-attack-on-the-poor
The federal government will take whatever power the states allow it to. The feds desire for control is unsatiable. The genius of the Constitution is the division of power. The time has come for us to decide do we believe the Constitution to be inspired or is worth nothing more than the paper it was written on? This is a defining time in Utah's history.
Utah is the right state to lead on sovereignty, as outlined in the Constitution, because of our balanced budget requirement. I am so grateful to those that had the foresight to require this.