WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * 'Denver Post,' 'Salt Lake Tribune' Ads Slam Senate's Public Lands Sell-Off Attempts * DENVER-- The Center for Biological Diversity is running full-page ads in the Denver Post and Salt Lake Tribune today blasting Senate Republican efforts to liquidate millions of acres of public lands across the West. Today's ads call out Utah Sen. Mike Lee for championing the sell-off and  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * 100-Plus Groups Urge Western Governors to Reject Biggest Public Lands Sell-Off in History * SANTA FE, N.M. -- More than 100 nonprofit organizations sent a letter to the Western Governors' Association today urging the 19 state leaders to oppose Utah Sen. Mike Lee's proposal to sell off roughly 3 million acres of public lands as part of the Senate Republican budget bill. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The American Energy Alliance issued the following news release: * * * AEA Launches Six-Figure Advocacy Initiative: End the IRA Credits in the One Big Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON DC (6/24/25) - Today, the American Energy Alliance launched a six-figure advocacy initiative in Utah, Alaska, Idaho, and the District of Columbia. The ads target key Senators in the debate over eliminating the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) energy subsidies in the reconciliation bill. In May, th  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Families USA, a nonpartisan consumer health advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Big Budget Bill's Impact on Utah's Health System: More Utah Residents Uninsured, Higher Health Care Costs, and More Consequences of the Many Cuts to Care New Families USA Analysis Details How Steep Cuts Will Hurt Utah Residents * SALT LAKE CITY, UT - A new fact sheet from Families USA details how the pending budget bill, set to be voted on by the Senate in the n  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Blumenthal, Lee, Klobuchar, and Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Antitrust Bill to Promote App Store Competition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Amy Klobuchar ( D-Minn.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the bipartisan Open App Markets Act, which would set fair, clear, and enforceable rules to promo  more

TUCSON, Arizona, June 25 -- DarkSky International issued the following news release: * * * Bluff becomes Utah's newest International Dark Sky Community The town of Bluff, Utah is the state's latest certified International Dark Sky Community. This prestigious certification recognizes the dedicated efforts of Bears Ears Partnership, Town of Bluff, and community advocates committed to protecting the natural night environment. Bluff now joins a select group of communities around the world working  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Create Cybersecurity Office Related to Critical Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), and John Curtis (R-Utah) in reintroducing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordin  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 27, 2025: * * * Chairman Lee Releases Updated Energy & Natural Resources Title WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, released updated text within the ENR Committee's jurisdiction to be considered as part of Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation bill. "Republicans are   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Conservation Lands Foundation issued the following news release on June 24, 2025 : * * * CLF Statement on Senate Parliamanetarian Ruling Ousting Public Land Sales from Reconciliation Bill On Monday night, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that Senator Mike Lee's (R-Utah) proposal requiring the sale of up to 1.8 million acres of Bureau of Land Management lands in the Senate amendment to the One Big Beautiful Act was ruled out of the reconciliation pac  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 28 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * A Closer Look at Caring: How the Church Is Helping in Jordan, Cambodia and Mongolia The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helps God's children all over the world. The faith offers aid and teaches people how to help themselves, no matter their religion or background. Last year alone, the Church showed its commitment to welfare, self-reliance, humanitarian aid, em  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * CURTIS CALLS FOR REGULATORY CERTAINTY TO PROMOTE CLEAN NUCLEAR ENERGY IN UTAH Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today emphasized Utah's leadership in making nuclear a practical and viable clean energy solution during an Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Age  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release: * * * Families Over Big Oil Campaign Launches to Expose Fossil Fuel Scam in Reconciliation Bill * Six figure campaign will run in DC, Iowa, North Carolina, Utah, Maine, Kansas Watch campaign's launch ad -- "Follow the Money" Campaign will highlight Senate budget's $18 billion in new oil and gas giveaways- and how families will pay the price Washington, DC -- As the Senate takes up the   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory has issued a notice entitled "Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed 2025 Amendment Project." The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff will prepare an environmental document concerning the 2025 Amendment Project, which involves the construction and operation of facilities by Magnum Gas Storage, LLC in Millard, Juab, and Utah Counties, Utah. This document will help the Commission decide if the  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Western Governors' Association issued the following news on June 23, 2025: * * * Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham releases BRAND West initiative report At WGA's 2025 Annual Meeting today in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham released her WGA Chair initiative report, titled BRAND West. Over the past year, the BRAND West initiative convened experts across industry sectors and all levels of government to identify strategies for expand  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 24 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking Announced for the Fairbanks Alaska Temple It will be the second house of the Lord in Alaska * The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Fairbanks Alaska Temple. Groundbreaking services for the Fairbanks Alaska Temple will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Elder Peter M. Joh  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * ICYMI: CURTIS TALKS CEASE-FIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND IRAN WITH CNN'S KAITLAN COLLINS Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) last night appeared on The Source with Kaitlan Collins on CNN to discuss the Trump Administration's announcement of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Iran, as well as the broader implications for peace in the Middle East. During the exchange, Curti  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Accountability Reporting for NATO Freeloaders * WASHINGTON - As NATO convenes today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation addressing inadequate burden sharing among the United States' allies and NATO member nations. The Allied Burden Sharing Report Act and the NATO Burden Sharing Report Act would incentivize delinquent nations to contribute their fair share for defense measu  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Withdrawal from NATO * WASHINGTON - As NATO concludes another ineffective summit, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Not A Trusted Organization (NATO) Act today to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). "America's withdrawal from NATO is long overdue," said Senator Mike Lee. "NATO has run its course - the threats that existed at its inceptio  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- LifeVantage Corp., Lehi, Utah, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 national security investigation of imports of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients. As a leader in nutrigenomics, creating scientifically validated health supplements, LifeVantage underscored the essential role of critical nutrients in the nation's health and well-being. The company highlighted that over 170 million A  more

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, June 27 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Navajo Nation Council leadership engages with Utah officials to advance tribal recognition on state-issued identification SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- On June 24, Utah State Caucus Chair Shaandiin Parrish met with state officials in Salt Lake City to strengthen government-to-government collaboration focused on improving the recognition of tribal citizenship on Utah-issued driver'  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Advances Bill Codifying Trump's Agenda, Targeting Woke Accreditors * WASHINGTON - The Education and Workforce Committee advanced the Accreditation for College Excellence (ACE) Act, legislation introduced by Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT), to stop accrediting agencies, the gatekeepers of federal higher education funding, from imposing political litmus tes  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Bill to Bring Transparency to EPA Clears the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee * WASHINGTON -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced the Water Quality Criteria Development and Transparency Act, legislation led by Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT) to shine a light on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) opaque water quality standards process and restore ac  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Leads 'Make America Safe Again' Resolution * Designates June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day WASHINGTON -- Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT) introduced a resolution to designate June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day, reaffirming the federal government's duty to uphold law and order. The resolution recognizes public safety as a core responsibility, encourages community-based crime prevent  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * OWENS: Pass the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' and deliver school choice to every child in every zip code * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Education and Workforce Committee Vice Chair Burgess Owens (R-UT) published a new op-ed in Deseret News making the case for the One Big Beautiful Bill's school choice provisions. In the piece, Rep. Owens outlines how the bill will build on Utah's proven education freedom model and   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation invests over $33M in drought resiliency projects in the West * WASHINGTON -- The Bureau of Reclamation is announcing $33.5 million for 14 projects to improve drought resiliency through water treatment, new or improved infrastructure, and implementation of new water management tools and technology. The projects are located in California, Nebraska, Utah and Wa  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Southern Utah University supported $298 million in GDP, $513 million in output in Utah's Southwest Economic Region in 2023 Southern Utah University strengthens Utah and the Southwest Economic Region economies through high-quality education, institutional, student, and visitor spending, and broad societal benefits. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Dangerous Utah Oil Shipments * SALT LAKE CITY-- The Trump administration has launched a 14-day approval process to expand the Wildcat loadout, a fossil fuel facility near Price, Utah. The expansion would quintuple the volume of oil that can be loaded on trains headed along the Colorado River to Gulf Coast refineries. The Bureau of Land Man  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * TRUMP SIGNS CURTIS BILL REPEALING BURDENSOME BIDEN-ERA EMISSIONS RULE Washington, D.C. - President Trump signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) to overturn the Biden Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources. This rule prevented many industries vital to our nation's economic and national security from   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a notice entitled "Withdrawal: Intent to Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Kennecott Tailings Impoundment Expansion Project in Salt Lake County, Utah." This notice advises federal, state and local government agencies and the public that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, located at 533 West 2600 South, Suite 150, Bountiful, Utah, is withdrawing its intent to prepare an Environment  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Survey Shows Broad Public Support for Environmental Action in Utah LOGAN, Utah -- Utahns broadly support environmental protections, according to initial findings from the 2025 Utah People and the Environment Poll, or UPEP. The poll from Utah State University's Community and Natural Resources Institute surveyed a random sample of residents across the state in late 2024 and early 2025 to determine attit  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * Utah Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program Out of Over $628,000 * Click Here to Sign Up for SBA OIG Email Updates on Recent Investigative Cases, Audit Oversight Reports, and General News (Link is external) Click Here to View the Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release (Link is external) A Utah entrepreneur was sentenced today   more

LOGAN, Utah, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Tortoise and Hare: Research Offers Framework for Fast and Slow Responses to Climate Change Life on earth has always responded to change -- birds shift the timing of their migration, insect populations grow and shrink, plants evolve to deal with drought. But now, human-caused climate change is moving so quickly that only the fastest ecological responses are keeping up. Ecosystems are lagging behind in a way  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 28 -- The Western Governors' Association issued the following news: * * * 2025 Annual Meeting recap The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Western Governors' Association (WGA), hosted in New Mexico's historic capital city of Santa Fe by WGA Chair, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, brought together seven Western Governors and five U.S. Cabinet Secretaries for two days of robust, bipartisan discussions on the region's most urgent issues. In attendance was WGA's Chair, New Mexico   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * X Games Salt Lake City 2025 Competition Begins Friday in Prime Time on ESPN2 * X Games Salt Lake City 2025 makes its debut in Utah with ABC and ESPN2 showcasing 15.5 hours of world-class competition from the world's premier action sports athletes in the sports of Skateboarding, BMX and Moto X - live from the Utah State Fairpark & Event Center June 27-29. Competition   more