SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 15 -- Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following statement on March 14, 2024: * * * The Utah chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following statement after Governor Spencer Cox signed HB 119. The measure incentivizes arming teachers by creating an "Educator-Protector Program" which includes granting legal immunity to teachers and schools par  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following Weekly State Fights Report on March 11, 2024: * * * TOPLINE TAKEAWAYS: * 41 states are currently in session as of March 8 - So far, HRC is tracking about 780+ bills: - 190+ HRC supports - 430+ HRC opposes - Five anti-LGBTQ+ bills have passed into law (Ohio: HB 68, Tennessee: HB 0878, Utah: HB 261 & Utah: HB 257, Wyoming: SF 9) - Three pro-equality bills have passed into law (Maine: LD 279, California: SB 339 & New Mex  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news: Washington - Now that the Senate has confirmed the new Republican Commissioners, former Virginia Solicitor General Andrew Ferguson and former Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak are expected to take their seats this week on the five-member Federal Trade Commission. President Biden nominated the new Commissioners last summer to fill seats after the previous t  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The National Governors Association issued the following statement on March 14, 2024: * * * Today, National Governors Association Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Vice Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado released the following statement as Congress considers legislation to fund government operations beyond March 22. "Governors thank Congress for passing appropriations last week that fund some federal agencies and now call on the House of Representatives and the  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release: The Biden administration in collaboration with five Native American Tribes released a historic draft management plan (https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2020347/510) for Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. Through this plan, the lands and resources of Bears Ears will be managed in collaboration with Tribes, utilizing Indigenous knowledge and Tribal input, as was intended in Presi  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 16 -- The Salt Lake Chamber issued the following transcript of a podcast on March 15, 2024: * * * This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Recruiting Connection is a woman-owned, full-service recruiting firm that works to connect top businesses with the most talented candidates in the market. Managing Director Cody Johnson joins us with more. Cody Johnson: Since Recruiting Connection was founded in 2003, we have been able to impact both the local Utah market, a  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 15 -- The Salt Lake Chamber issued the following transcript of a podcast on March 14, 2024: * * * This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Willow Creek Financial Services is a woman-owned business that understands the unique challenges that come with small business ownership, especially when it comes to managing finances. Founder and CEO Lauren Klafke joins us with more. Lauren Klafke: Are you a small business owner who feels overwhelmed when looking at your fi  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 14 -- The Salt Lake Chamber issued the following transcript of a podcast on March 13, 2024: * * * This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Workthera is a workplace wellness company that specializes in therapy strategies that optimize both employee well-being and your business's bottom line. Leading Corporate Therapist Dr. Vilija Biciunaite joins us with more. Vilija Biciunaite: As managers, we want the best for our employees. But right now, the best we can do,   more