SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah issued the following news release: Recently, we have seen increases in young people being targeted by adults/grownups for no other reason than existing and playing sports for their school. What leads to people with so much power acting with their worst selves against someone we all have a responsibility to look after and protect? To answer that question, we only need to look to the past few years of legislative efforts   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following Weekly State Fights Report on Feb. 12, 2024: TOPLINE TAKEAWAYS: * 41 states are currently in session as of Feb 9 * Currently tracking: - 350+ anti-LGBTQ+ bills - 185+ pro-equality bills * Three anti-equality bills have passed into law (one in Ohio and two in Utah) * One pro-equality bill has passed into law (in Maine) WHAT'S HAPPENING IN AMERICA: In recent days, MAGA politicians have become increasingly bold and dange  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The National Association of State Foresters issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: The Wildfire Mitigation Awards committee has named a recipient of the Wildfire Mitigation Legacy Award in addition to two organizations chosen to receive 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Awards (WMAs). This year's WMA recipients come from Boulder County, Colorado and Cedar City, Utah where their local efforts have made national impacts, earning them the highest commendation for innovat  more

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont, Feb. 15 -- Holstein Association issued the following news release: The National Junior Holstein Association is excited to offer an Extemporaneous Speaking Contest for the first time in 2024. The new contest will be open to members in the senior division of the National Junior Holstein Association and held during the 2024 National Junior Holstein Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. "The ability to think on your feet, express your knowledge clearly, and engage an audience a  more