WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * University of Utah employee talks 'complicated' new marketing of DEI in defiance of state law In Utah, university staffers are working to keep Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming alive despite a new state law banning it. To do this, they're hoping to market DEI differently and slip it into academics, where there's less red tape. "It's complicated," explained University of Utah Education Coordinator Lu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- America First Credit Union (AFCU), Ogden, Utah, submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking concerning Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. AFCU's letter emphasizes vital recommendations aimed at enhancing consumer data security and privacy alongside industry innovation. In the letter, AFCU expressed appreciation for the CFPB's efforts in balancing consumer access to financial dat  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Apostle Invites Faith and Ethics Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Models at Gathering in Rome Elder Gerrit W. Gong Speaks at Conference * As AI impacts society on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution, faith leaders are stepping up to call for faith and ethics considerations. Speaking at a summit of faith, thought and technology leaders  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- ATL Technology, an engineering and manufacturing company in Springville, Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns over potential Section 232 tariffs on imports of medical devices and equipment. The letter outlines how these tariffs could undermine the competitive edge of U.S. medical technology companies, lead to increased production costs, and ultimately affect healthcare affordability for Americans. ATL Technolog  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act Passes Senate Ag Committee Today the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry voted to advance Senator Sheehy's bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. The legislation was introduced in April by Senators Tim Sheehy, John Curtis (R-Utah), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.). Senator Sheehy issued this statement following an ove  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 22 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Milestones for Temples in Belgium, Samoa, Texas and Oklahoma Brussels Belgium Temple Groundbreaking * The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Brussels Belgium Temple. Groundbreaking services will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025. Elder Jack N. Gerard, First Counselor in the Europe Central   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * CURTIS STATEMENT AT EPW SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON CHEMICAL REGULATION * U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight, delivered the following remarks at a s ubcommittee hearing entitled, "Examining the Beneficial Use and Regulation of Chemicals."  As prepared for delive  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has denied the application for registration from Hil Rizvi, a doctor in Salt Lake City, Utah, after determining he materially falsified the document. DEA found that the doctor, who applied for a registration to handle controlled substances in Schedules II through V, was in default for failing to file a timely hearing request or an adequate answer to an order to show cause issued on Dec. 2, 2024. By def  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Delegates from 47 Countries Meet at BYU Over Religious Freedom Challenges 32nd annual International Law and Religion Symposium held at Brigham Young University * Nearly 150 delegates from around the world gathered in Provo, Utah, at the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at Brigham Young University for the annual International Law and Reli  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Disability Law Center of Utah (DLC), Salt Lake City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), expressing opposition to a petition brought forth by the America First Legal Foundation (AFLF). This petition seeks to amend the federal voter registration form to require additional documentation for proving citizenship, which the DLC argues would impose unnecessary barriers for millions of eligible voters, particularly those wit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Financial Data Exchange (FDX), Salt Lake City, Utah, an industry-led technical standards body with nearly 200 member organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The FDX urged the Bureau to provide clarity, certainty, and direction on the use of open, industry-led standards for secure consumer-permissioned financial data sharing. The organization stated that if a rule requires developer interfaces for sharing cov  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Five Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * Tuesday ESPN Doubleheader: Florida Panthers Take on the Boston Bruins at 7:30 p.m. ET and Colorado Avalanche Face Utah Mammoth at 10 p.m. * Thursday Doubleheader: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at 6:45 p.m. and Los Angeles Kings vs. Dallas Stars at 9 p.m. on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-290) on the University of Utah Research Park Act (H.R. 2876), which aims to confirm the use of certain non-federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Sept. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 2876 is to confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-280) on the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act (H.R. 1045), which aims to amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Sept. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 1045 is to amend the Southwest Forest  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee introduce bill to help law enforcement combat AI-generated child sexual abuse material * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing the Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation (ENFORCE) Act. The E  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Bill Protects American Businesses from Revenge Lawsuits by Climate Extremists * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation today to protect Americans from lawfare by climate extremists. The Fair Air Enforcement Act will stop the weaponization of the judicial system by outlawing citizen suits under the Clean Air Act, which has been used by political groups to hurt Americans and the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Merit Medical Systems Inc., South Jordan, Utah, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) urging that no new trade restrictions be imposed on imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment. The letter stresses the importance of these imports for maintaining effective healthcare delivery across the United States. Merit Medical emphasizes that imports covering specific Har  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 24 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Minor Adjustments Made to Select Study Helps in Doctrine and Covenants, Book of Mormon Most changes reflect recent research from the Joseph Smith Papers Project * The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made minor adjustments to section introductions to two of the Church's four canonized scriptures -- the Doctrine and Covenants and the Book o  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 24 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Mongolian Ambassador Visits With the First Presidency at Church Headquarters The Ambassador of Mongolia to the United States, His Excellency Batbayar Ulziidelger, met with the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was welcomed by President Dallin H. Oaks, President Henry B. Eyring and Presid  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- MX Technologies Inc., Lehi, Utah, has issued a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) urging the preservation of key elements of the personal financial data rights rule. The letter highlights the critical importance of Open Banking in fostering competition and empowering consumers in the financial services industry. In the letter, MX outlines its belief that the reconsideration of the Personal Financial Data Rights Rule presents a pivota  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * RECAP: FOURTH ANNUAL CONSERVATIVE CLIMATE SUMMIT * Last week, Senator John Curtis (R-UT) hosted the Fourth Annual Conservative Climate Summit at the University of Utah, convening policymakersincluding Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wrightalongside business leaders, researchers, and community stakeholders to discuss practical, market-driven solutions to Utah's most pressing natural resource challen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kennedy Introduces Resolution to Officially Designate 'Coal Week' * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced a resolution officially designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week." The resolution recognizes the vital contributions of America's coal industry to national energy security, economic stability, and community strength across the country. "For gene  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Advances Fix Our Forests Act, Marking Key Progress to Combat Wildfires * One of the most significant steps forward in federal wildfire policy in recent decades streamlines processes to protect communities while restoring forest health WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Curtis (R-Utah), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) applauded the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * SENATE ADVANCES FIX OUR FORESTS ACT, MARKING KEY PROGRESS TO COMBAT WILDFIRES * One of the most significant steps forward in federal wildfire policy in recent decades streamlines processes to protect communities while restoring forest health Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) today applauded the advancement of the S  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * U of U Health CEO Bob S. Carter Inaugurated to the National Academy of Medicine Bob S. Carter, MD, PhD, CEO of University of Utah Health, was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine on October 18, 2025. Carter is a career neurosurgeon who serves as the A. Lorris Betz Executive Vice President for Health Sciences at the University of Utah. Carter, who was elected to the Academy in Oct  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * New Study in Mice Reveals Long-Term Metabolic Risks of Ketogenic Diet Key points: * Research in mice shows dangerous consequences of a very high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet. * Keto was associated with fatty liver disease and harmed blood sugar regulation, with some changes happening within days. IMPACT: If the results hold true in people, ketogenic diets may have dangerous long  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Increasing educational attainment is key to meeting future workforce demands A projected 70.6% of Utah jobs will require some level of postsecondary education by 2031, according to a new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and commissioned by Envision Utah. The report notes that Utah's current attainment rate of 61.7% ranks third in the nation,   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * Utahns face barriers to maternal health care 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 Policy Institute, co-produced by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services' Office of  more

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Moab Helps with Science and Math STEMonstrations for Local Students By Marcus Jensen MOAB, Utah -- Utah State University Moab took part in a STEMonstrations event at Margaret L. Hopkins Middle School on Sept. 17. The event, which took place over the entire school day, was attended by approximately 380 middle and high school students from across the region. USU Moab hosted two interactive tables designed to sp  more

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Offers 7-Week Course to Help Students Explore Nursing Careers & Alternatives By Jennifer Payne Beginning fall semester 2025, the Nursing Department within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at USU began offering a one-credit course -- Introduction to Nursing as a Career-- designed to give undergraduate students an inside look at the nursing profession and introduce them to a range of  more

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Releases Research on Utah Women, Cosmetic Surgery, Body Image By Julene Reese The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) at Utah State University recently published a research brief, "Cosmetic Surgery and Body Image Among Utah Women: A 2025 Update." This snapshot examines how cultural, social, religious and personal factors influence body image, perceptions of cosmetic surgery and beauty standards in Uta  more

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah State University Eastern New Faculty Spotlight: Simriti Koul Building the Next Generation of Tech Innovators at USU Eastern By Amanda Paiz As part of USU Eastern's ongoing effort to introduce new faculty members to the campus community, this month's Faculty Spotlight features Simriti Koul, a new lecturer in information technology and cybersecurity. Koul brings a blend of international experience, technical e  more

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Nature Conservancy, Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air Announce Collaboration The Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air at Utah State University has announced a $100,000 partnership with The Nature Conservancy. This investment will support the institute's mission in finding science-based solutions for Utah's most pressing environmental challenges. The institute was founded on a  more

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Proud Partners in Utah's Future: Chevron, Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water & Air By Maren Aller For nearly four decades, Chevron has been a steadfast supporter of Utah State University -- investing in research, education, innovation and the wellbeing of communities throughout the state. One of Chevron's most impactful relationships with USU in recent years has been with the Janet Quinney Lawson Insti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Western Governors, Water Managers, More Join to Applaud Hickenlooper's Bipartisan Wildfire Mitigation Bill * Western Governors Association, including governors from Colorado, Utah, California, Montana, endorse legislation Senate Agriculture Committee to hold markup of Fix Our Forests Act tomorrow WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper highlighted growing support from western g  more