- Rep. Burgess Owens aims to lead the House Education Committee, leveraging Republican wins.
- Should he succeed in getting the position, he plans to innovate education, emphasizing autonomy and workforce preparation, inspired by Rep. Virginia Foxx’s legacy.
SALT LAKE CITY — Rep. Burgess Owens’ spirits have been at an all-time high since Election Day as Republicans gained control of the White House and Congress.
He celebrated this victory by taking a trip to Disney World in Florida with his 15 grandchildren. The trip was booked a week in advance, and Owens said he had hoped things would work out. As he boarded the plane on Nov. 6, Owens said he felt “good about it.” His feet still haven’t touched the ground, the congressman added.
He compared the results of the latest election to what it feels like winning an NFL Super Bowl — working hard as a team and through the anxiety, only to “wake up one morning and find out you just won the big one.”…