UPDATE: Salt Lake City has now observed a high of 109 degrees so far as of 2:58 PM MDT, which sets a new all-time temperature since records began at the site in 1874. This shatters the previous record of 107 degrees, previously set in 1960, 2002, 2021, and twice in 2022. #utwx
This past week I had the privilege of joining Governor Gary Herbert, Val Hale, Curtis Blair, Vance Checketts, Greg Summerhays — and my incredible wife, Kristen Fugal, who serves as Honorary Co-Chair of The Children’s Center Utah’s Catalyst Committee — for an inspiring luncheon at the Riverside Country Club.
We gathered to discuss something truly foundational to Utah’s future: infant and early childhood mental health. Strengthening mental health support for our youngest children isn’t just compassionate — it’s an investment in stronger families, communities, and the long-term well-being of our state.
The Children’s Center Utah is doing remarkable work to expand access statewide, including the development of a new world-class children’s mental health center in Utah County. This effort represents the best of public–private partnership and what can happen when leaders unite behind a shared mission of hope and healing.
I’m proud to support this vision and grateful to the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce for helping bring this important conversation to our community. Together, we can ensure that every child in Utah has the opportunity to grow up healthy, resilient, and supported.
What. A. Night! 🩵💛💚
Thanks to your support, the 2025 #SHINEGala raised more than $1.1M (and counting!) to support early childhood mental health in Utah!
And a special congrats to our SHINE Award honoree, the Kem C. and Carolyn Gardner Family-thank you!
Construction is underway on our new Utah County center—expanding access to trauma-informed mental health care for children ages 0-6 in Utah County beginning in Fall 2026. Because every child deserves a strong start.🩵💛💚
Check out the Daily Herald article from May 16
Romney: I think everybody has made their own assessment of President Trump's character, and so far as I know you don't pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you.
Ryan Gardner of @buckedup, Ryan Porter of LiveView Technologies, Sidni L. Shorter of the @black_UTchamber, Steve Daly of @Instructure, and William A. Adams of Leadership Circle.
Each year, we celebrate Utah’s most accomplished professionals—the CEOs who have led their organizations with strength, courage and endurance and have made it their mission to change the way we do business in Utah. Congratulations to this year’s honorees.
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History has taught us that when one country feels they can invade another country with little consequence, violence spreads and we become vulnerable to being pulled into a conflict. Supporting Ukraine is not just the right thing to do, it’s imperative for U.S. national security.
A stranger gave an 11-year-old boy with autism who never played piano before a $15,000 piano after hearing him play
“It’s a miracle”
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