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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for Sunday September 21, 2025 ( 53 items )  

Belgian National Sentenced to Prison After Defrauding Investors in a $5M Ponzi Scheme
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Belgian National Sentenced to Prison after Defrauding Investors in a $5M Ponzi Scheme A Belgian national in the United States operated a $5 million Ponzi scheme over the course of five years was sentenced today to 60 months' imprisonment. Kenny Dirk Van Der Spek, 36, who was living in South Jordan, Utah, pleaded guilty to securities fraud, wire  more

Bipartisan bill introduced to protect disabled veterans access to affordable housing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan bill introduced to protect disabled veterans access to affordable housing * WASHINGTON - Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) and Blake Moore (R-Utah) today introduced the bipartisan Fair Housing for Disabled Veterans Act, a bill to ensure that veterans' service-related disability benefits are not used to deny veterans access to a  more

Bureau of Reclamation: Water for the Future - Agreement Expands Supply to Meet Utah County's Growth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Water for the Future: Agreement Expands Supply to Meet Utah County's Growth Provo, Utah -- In a landmark moment for the future of water in Utah County, federal, state, and local water leaders gathered today at the Bureau of Reclamation's Provo Area Office to officially sign the Strawberry Valley Project 1920 Act Conversion Contract. The signing ceremony marks the formal  more

Chairman Garbarino Issues Statement After Suspect is Charged With Assassination of Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino Issues Statement After Suspect is Charged With Assassination of Charlie Kirk Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) issued the following statement after the State of Utah announced charges against the suspect alleged to have assassinated Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning P  more

Church Leaders Celebrate Utah's New Hindu Temple
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 17 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Church Leaders Celebrate Utah's New Hindu Temple Latter-day Saints and Hindus continue to foster a growing interfaith relationship * Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attended the grand opening ceremony of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in the Salt Lake area on Saturday, September 13, 2025. BAPS is a socio-spiritual organization wit  more

Church of Jesus Christ Continues Partnership to Deliver More Water to Great Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * The Church of Jesus Christ Continues Partnership to Deliver More Water to Great Salt Lake The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is part of a new water release from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake. Ten thousand new acre-feet of water, or 3.26 billion gallons, will come from the Jordan River and upstream storage in Utah Lake. It will flow through the Jordan Rive  more

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Elder Stevenson Visits West African Saints
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 19 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Elder Stevenson Visits West African Saints Apostle teaches Latter-day Saints of their divine identity and the foundation of Jesus Christ * On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles concluded a 10-day ministerial tour of West Africa, delivering messages of identity, discipleship and covenant belonging to La  more

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Provo MTC Prepares for a Significant Update
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 17 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * The Provo MTC Prepares for a Significant Update The Church will rebuild the MTC's cafeteria and administration buildings * Nearly 50 years after opening, the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is preparing for a significant update. Plans are being finalized to rebuild the MTC's cafeteria and administration buildings  more

Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Access to Public Roads
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Access to Public Roads * WASHINGTON -- Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT), Val Hoyle (D-OR), Jeff Hurd (R-CO), and Susie Lee (D-NV) introduced legislation to help increase accessibility to map and road records. The Modernizing Access to Public (MAP) Roads Act establishes a 5-year pilot program through the U.S. Department of Transpor  more

Congressman Blake Moore Joins Bipartisan Bill to Protect Disabled Veterans' Access to Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Joins Bipartisan Bill to Protect Disabled Veterans' Access to Affordable Housing * WASHINGTON -- Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT), Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Fair Housing for Disabled Veterans Act to ensure that veterans' service-related disability benefits are not used to deny veterans access to affordable hous  more

Congressman Blake Moore's Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore's Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices Passes Committee * WASHINGTON -- Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Lori Trahan (D-MA) introduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act to increase access to breakthrough medical devices f  more

County Employment and Wages in Utah -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Utah -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in all five largest counties in Utah from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Washington County had the largest ove  more

Credit unions and leagues make an impact in D.C.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit unions and leagues make an impact in D.C. * Credit union advocates from all corners of the country visited with lawmakers and regulators last week in Washington, D.C., holding multiple Hike the Hills and regulatory meetings. Utah's Credit Unions met with their entire delegatio n following America's Credit Unions Congressional Caucus, with advocates sharing key credit union  more

CRES Names 2025 Congressional Clean Energy Champions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * CRES Names 2025 Congressional Clean Energy Champions Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and U.S. Representatives Andrew Garbarin  more

Fish & Wildlife Service Initiates 5-Year Reviews for 14 Plant, 6 Animal Species
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting five-year status reviews for 14 plant and six animal species in the Mountain-Prairie Region. This review is required by the Endangered Species Act and is intended to assess each species' status based on the best scientific and commercial data available. The listed species are from the states of Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,  more

Garfield County (Utah) Commissioner Taylor Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following written testimony by Garfield County, Utah Commissioner Jerry Taylor, from a Sept. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Exploring the Economic Potential of the Golden Age of American Energy Dominance": * * * Chairman Gosar, Ranking Member Dexter and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on behalf of Garfield County, Utah, and the   more

HEARING RECAP: Owens Exposes Higher Ed's "Best Kept Secret" on College Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * HEARING RECAP: Owens Exposes Higher Ed's "Best Kept Secret" on College Costs * WASHINGTON -- Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chair Burgess Owens (UT-04) led a hearing on deceptive pricing practices in higher education and reforms to bring honesty and transparency to students and families. Click here or above to watch. Rep. Owens opened the hearing by stressing the urgent n  more

Hundreds of Americans Attend DHS Career Expo Amid Recruitment Drive
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Hundreds of Americans Attend DHS Career Expo Amid Recruitment Drive * The law enforcement career expo in Provo, Utah gave Americans a chance to directly answer the call to serve their country WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the resounding success of its recent Career Expo in Provo, Utah, where more than 1,500 people registered to explore career opp  more

ICYMI: Owens, Walberg Host Working Families Tax Cuts Event in Utah
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Owens, Walberg Host Working Families Tax Cuts Event in Utah * WASHINGTON -- Education and Workforce Committee Vice Chair Burgess Owens (UT-04) welcomed Chairman Tim Walberg (MI-05) to Utah for a roundtable discussion on the Working Families Tax Cuts, joined by community leaders, experts, and stakeholders. The event highlighted how this historic law is helping Utahns keep more of their hard-ear  more

Innovative Propeller Research Earns National Recognition for USU Student
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Innovative Propeller Research Earns National Recognition for USU Student By Madeline Buskirk Samiul Alam, a graduate student in mechanical engineering at Utah State University, earned second place in the master's category at the 2025 Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering University Research Symposium, a national competition from Sept. 6-11 at The Composite and Advanced Materials Expo in   more

Intermountain Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed Medicare Changes in Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Intermountain Health submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed efficiency adjustment for non-time-based therapy codes in the upcoming Medicare fee schedule. The Utah-based healthcare organization, which operates a comprehensive network across multiple states, emphasized that such adjustments could further strain resources for p  more

Joint Study Details Surface Water Movement, Measurement Need Across Great Salt Lake Ecosystem
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Joint Study Details Surface Water Movement, Measurement Need Across Great Salt Lake Ecosystem SALT LAKE CITY -- Researchers at Utah State University just completed a joint study with the Utah Division of Water Rights to better understand surface water movement and measurement near Great Salt Lake. The critical study comes as efforts are underway by the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust, Office   more

Lee Introduces Charlie Kirk Act To Ban Government Funded Propaganda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Charlie Kirk Act To Ban Government Funded Propaganda * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Charlie Kirk Act today to restore protections against government-funded propaganda targeted at American audiences. Named as a tribute to the late conservative leader Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week during a debate appearance in Utah, this legislation restores protecti  more

Lummis Releases Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis Releases Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C.-- Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement following the sickening assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. "Today's assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah is sickening and horrific. Charlie Kirk was a young leader, a husband, a father, and someone who had visited the Univer  more

Marquette University Professor Receives $3.2 Million R01 Grant From NIH to Study Pediatric Foot Deformities
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Marquette University professor receives $3.2 million R01 grant from NIH to study pediatric foot deformities Dr. Karen Kruger, research associate professor in the Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health with an anticipated value of $3.2 million to complete a comprehensive study   more

Mexican National Indicted for Drug Crimes in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Mexican National Indicted for Drug Crimes in Utah A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment charging an undocumented Mexican national, living in the United States illegally, with drug crimes after he allegedly possessed and intended to distribute methamphetamine in the District of Utah. Manuel Santos-Ramirez, 32, who was liv  more

Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Historic Preservation Files Public Comment Office Against Roadless Rule Rollback, Citing Threat to Sacred Sites
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Historic Preservation Office has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service raising critical concerns regarding the rollback of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The tribal group asserts that these changes could profoundly impact their traditional ecological knowledge and sacred sites, particularly along the Salt Song Trail, which holds deep cultural significance for the Southern Paiutes   more

MSU Researcher Earns National Early Career Award for Contributions to Agronomy
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * MSU researcher earns national early career award for contributions to agronomy One of crop science's most respected professional societies is recognizing a Mississippi State faculty member as an outstanding early career agronomist. Prakash Jha, MSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences assistant professor, will receive the American Society of Agronomy's Early Career Award at the ASA, Crop Scien  more

National Association of State Foresters Representative Barnes Testifies Before House Agriculture Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture released the following written testimony by Utah State Forester Jamie Barnes, representative for the National Association of State Foresters, from a Sept. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management": * * * The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) is pleased to provide written testimony to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and   more

Picky Eaters Endure: USU Ecologist, Colleagues Use DNA to Explore Diet Choices of Wild Herbivores
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Picky Eaters Endure: USU Ecologist, Colleagues Use DNA to Explore Diet Choices of Wild Herbivores Sara Weinstein and colleagues pursue multi-institution, large-scale survey of small mammal food choices. The team reports findings of the nearly eight-year, NSF-funded study in the Sept. 15 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. By Mary-Ann Muffoletto It's not easy eating green. Most   more

Radford University Issues Highlander Highlights Wrap Up for the Week of Sept. 15, 2025
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of Sept. 15, 2025 By Pam McCallister Sociology student presents at national conference Alivia Turner, a senior from Front Royal, Virginia, gave her first academic conference presentation at the 87th annual meeting of the Rural Sociological Society, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 30-Aug. 2. Supported by the Office of Underg  more

Rep. Fitzgerald Questions FBI Director Kash Patel on Charlie Kirk's Assassination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Questions FBI Director Kash Patel on Charlie Kirk's Assassination * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) questioned FBI Director Kash Patel on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and the FBI's subsequent investigation during a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation." Congressman Fitzgerald fir  more

Rep. Owens Holds Hearing on Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Owens Holds Hearing on Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricin  more

Representatives Moore, Costa Introduce Legislation to Study Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Rural America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Moore, Costa Introduce Legislation to Study Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Rural America * WASHINGTON -- Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Jim Costa (D-CA) introduced legislation requiring the U.S. Departments of Energy, Interior, and Agriculture to study the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) data center expansions in rural America. Rising energy demand from AI data cent  more

Representatives Moore, Maloy Introduce Legislation to Convey Federal Land to the City of Fruit Heights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Moore, Maloy Introduce Legislation to Convey Federal Land to the City of Fruit Heights * WASHINGTON -- Representatives Blake Moore (UT-01) and Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced legislation conveying 295.89 acres of undesignated federal land within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest to the City of Fruit Heights in Davis County, Utah. The Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act of 2025 allo  more

SENATOR CURTIS HONORS FALLEN TREMONTON OFFICERS ON THE SENATE FLOOR
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * SENATOR CURTIS HONORS FALLEN TREMONTON OFFICERS ON THE SENATE FLOOR * In his speech, Senator Curtis paid tribute to the officers' courage and sacrifice, reflecting on the deep impact their loss has had on their families, their department, and the community. Washington, D.C. -- Last week, Senator John Curtis (R-UT) visited Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath in honor of Sergeant Lee Sorensen a  more

Senator Marshall: Let Not Your Anger Turn Into Hate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Let Not Your Anger Turn Into Hate * Washington - On Monday,U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate to commemorate the life and impact of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah last week. Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full remarks. The Senator's full remarks are  more

Sens. Cruz, Lee Introduce Bill Safeguarding Seniors' Right to Choose Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Lee Introduce Bill Safeguarding Seniors' Right to Choose Healthcare * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Retirement Freedom Act. This bill provides senior citizens with the ability to opt-out of Medicare Part A without being forced to lose their Social Security benefits. Sen. Cruz said, "The Retirement Freedom Act empowers seniors to choose  more

Two Men in Utah Facing Federal Drug Charges After Law Enforcement Seize Approximately 100,000 Fentanyl Pills
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Two Men in Utah Facing Federal Drug Charges After Law Enforcement Seize Approximately 100,000 Fentanyl Pills A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment charging two Utah residents, one of which is a Honduran national who lacks legal status in the United States. The defendants are charged with a federal drug crime after approxi  more

Uintah Basin Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Uintah Basin Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking Travis Davies, 47, of Vernal, Utah, was sentenced to 97 months' imprisonment and three years' supervised release after he trafficked narcotics, including hundreds of blue fentanyl pills in the District of Utah. On June 5, 2025, Davies pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent  more

University of Colorado: Wildfires Are Changing the Air We Breathe--Here's What That Means for Your Health
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Wildfires Are Changing the Air We Breathe--Here's What That Means for Your Health Why smoke from Western wildfires could be harming you--even miles away from the flames * As wildfires grow larger and more frequent across the West, researchers from Colorado, Utah, and California are digging into how smoke affects the air--and our health. In a new study published in the journal Atmospheric Envi  more

University of Utah Health: Drug Lowers Treatment-Resistant High Blood Pressure and May Slow Kidney Disease
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * New Drug Lowers Treatment-Resistant High Blood Pressure and May Slow Kidney Disease A new drug has shown unprecedented promise in lowering blood pressure and preventing the progression of kidney disease for people with hard-to-treat hypertension. The medication, baxdrostat, reduces the levels of a hormone that drives high blood pressure and could transform hypertension care. In a  more

University of Utah-Gardner Policy Institute: Rural Utahns in Five Counties Must Travel More Than 60 Minutes to Access Maternity Care, Report Shows
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Rural Utahns in five counties must travel more than 60 minutes to access maternity care, report shows Understanding and addressing risk factors for poor maternal health, reducing gaps in access to care, and strengthening the maternal health workforce are key to improving health outcomes for women and children in Utah. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner P  more

USU Extension Offers Resources to Teach Healthy Ways to Disagree
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Extension Offers Resources to Teach Healthy Ways to Disagree By Julene Reese We currently live in a time when contentious conversations and deep differences are dividing countries, communities and families, but disagreeing better is possible. Scholars from Utah State University Extension and the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University collaborated to create Disagree Better: A Parenting Toolkit, a free  more

USU Interior Design Professor Earns National Recognition as ASID Fellow
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Interior Design Professor Earns National Recognition as ASID Fellow By Emma Lee Darrin Brooks, USU interior architecture and design professor, has recently been inducted into the College of Fellows within the American Society of Interior Designers. This honor is reserved for individuals whose work has significantly shaped the interior design profession through leadership, innovation, advocacy and service. Re  more

USU Mathematicians' Topological Theories Could Foster Quantum Computing Breakthrough
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 20 (TNSjou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Mathematicians' Topological Theories Could Foster Quantum Computing Breakthrough USU Mathematics and Statistics faculty members Nathan Geer and Matthew Young, together with their students and collaborators around the world, are developing topological quantum field theories, which are illuminating unexpected solutions to as-yet unreachable applications, including quantum computing. By Mary-Ann Muffole  more

USU Researchers Developing Hybrid Rocket Motors for NASA
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Researchers Developing Hybrid Rocket Motors for NASA By Madeline Buskirk Experts at NASA are conducting critical tests on a hybrid rocket system developed at Utah State University's Propulsion Research Laboratory. Stephen Whitmore, a professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, worked alongside graduate students Ryan Thibaudeau, Josh Sorenson and Jared Coen, as well as undergraduate stud  more

USU Uintah Basin Internship Program Transforms Students Into Researchers
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Uintah Basin Internship Program Transforms Students Into Researchers By Marcus Jensen VERNAL, Utah -- For many undergraduate students, the thought of doing scientific research can feel daunting and unfamiliar. But at Utah State University Uintah Basin, students can gain firsthand experience early in their college careers, giving them a leg up as they turn textbook knowledge into hands-on learning. The Uintah  more

Utah State University: Gov. Cox Shares Video Message of Unity to Students
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Gov. Cox Shares Video Message of Unity to Students Editor's Note: USU Interim President Alan L. Smith sent this video message to students on Sept. 15, 2025. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox sent a video message to university campuses Monday morning, calling for unity in the wake of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last Wednesday. "Last Wednesday was a dark day for our count  more

Utah State University: Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Investigate Mathematics Teacher Retention in Utah High Schools
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Investigate Mathematics Teacher Retention in Utah High Schools By Jennifer Payne A team of Utah State University researchers has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to understand retention among the state's high school teachers. Willa van Dijk and Kaitlin Bundock, professors in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling in the Emma Ecc  more

Utah State University: Shingo Research - 'Becoming a Learning Organization While Enhancing Performance - The Case of LEGO'
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shingo Research: 'Becoming a Learning Organization While Enhancing Performance: The Case of LEGO' "Becoming a Learning Organization While Enhancing Performance: The Case of LEGO" Receives Shingo Research Award * The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that "Becoming a Learning Organization While Enhancing Performance: The Case of LEGO" has been  more

Victory: Utah's Supreme Court Leaves in Place Lower Court Decision Striking Down a Gerrymandered Congressional Map
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Victory: Utah's Supreme Court Leaves in Place Lower Court Decision Striking Down a Gerrymandered Congressional Map * SALT LAKE CITY, U.T. -- Today, Utah's Supreme Court rejected a stay request from the Utah state legislature to pause the drawing of a fair congressional map. Campaign Legal Center (CLC), on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Utah (LWV Utah), Mormon Women for   more

West Valley City Man Indicted Following Alleged Credit Union Robbery
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release: * * * West Valley City Man Indicted Following Alleged Credit Union Robbery A federal complaint was unsealed following a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City indicting a Utah man with a violent crime after he allegedly robbed a Cyprus Credit Union in the District of Utah. Joseph Troy Ortega, 57, of West Valley City, Utah, was charged by complaint on August 29, 2025. A  more