ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-UT Names State Rep. Ryan Wilcox 'Legislator of the Year' at Annual Awards Gala * LEHI, UT - Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) presented State Representative Ryan Wilcox (R-Ogden) with its "Legislator of the Year" award at its third annual Prosperity Elevated Gala on Saturday for his leadership in deregulatory efforts during the 2025 legislative session. Wilcox s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Utah and the AFT on the Repeal of Utah's Public Sector Collective Bargaining Ban * President Brad Asay and AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the state legislature repealed a law, HB 267, that banned public employee unions from collective bargaining:  "Tonight's repeal is a historic step in the right direction to return respect an  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Chamber of Commerce, Utah 4-H Empower Young Entrepreneurs Through Community Program * The Beaver, Iron and Garfield (BIG) counties Chamber of Commerce have worked with Utah State University Extension's Utah 4-H Entrepreneurs Program to bring hands-on business education to local youth. The collaboration has resulted in new small businesses, increased community engagement and measurable gains in confidence and ent  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 10 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * 14 Men Called to Young Men General Advisory Council They will assist the Young Men General Presidency * Fourteen men have been called to serve on the Young Men General Advisory Council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They will assist the Young Men General Presidency as they counsel with other general and local Church leaders to teach,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore's Bipartisan Legislation to Halt Counterfeit Imports Passes Committee * WASHINGTON Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced legislation to halt counterfeit and pirated imports into the United States. The bill changes how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can share the packing and shipping information of suspected counterfeit products with key inte  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on Final House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 * WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on his vote in support of the final passage of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "As co-chair of the House Military Depot Caucus and the House Air Force Caucus, I am thrilled that several of my   more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 8 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Connecting Communities: Louise Excell's Gift to Utah Public Radio * For Louise Excell and her husband, David Pettit, Utah Public Radio is more than just a station it's a companion, a teacher and a vital part of daily life in their Springdale home. "I came late to UPR and public radio," Louise said. "We didn't have access to good radio when I was growing up in Springdale just a few AM stations you could sometimes   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * CURTIS APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS REAUTHORIZATION ACT * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives' bipartisan passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, which will help counties with significant federal forest lands offset lost revenue and keep essential local services running. The House vote follows a le  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * CURTIS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN WESTERN ENERGY SECURITY * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Western Refined Fuel Reserve (WRFR) Act, legislation to establish a dedicated reserve of refined fuels west of the Rocky Mountains. The bill is designed to protect Western communities, military readiness, and regional economies from fuel shortages during emergenci  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 12 -- 4Life Research issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * DSA Legal + Regulatory Annual Conference Today was the last day of the Direct Selling Association's (DSA) annual Legal + Regulatory Conference in Washington, D.C. at the historic Mayflower Hotel. The event attracted legal and government affairs executives from throughout North America. Representative Burgess Owens (UT-04), Co-Sponsor, H.R. 3495 (Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmon  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Leaders Academy December Experience Day: Education From Birth to Career * Members of the Eastern Leaders Academy spent their December Experience Day exploring education at every stage of life, from early childhood through higher education. The day gave participants a firsthand look at the people, programs and pathways that help students succeed in school and beyond. The day began at Rural Utah Child Deve  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Engineering Doctoral Researcher Contributes to White House AI Strategy * At a moment when artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every industry, one Utah State University doctoral candidate has provided his expertise to help advance national AI strategy. Abdulganiyu Jimoh recently contributed expert recommendations to The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, helping guide the federal governme  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- North Salt Lake and Salt Lake City, Utah, have petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration for more time to install required warning devices at two grade crossings located in a quiet zone. The cities are seeking an extension of a waiver concerning regulations that mandate active warning devices--specifically flashing lights and gates--be fully operational at all quiet zone crossings by the time the zone is implemented. The pet  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 9 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * First Presidency Christmas Devotional: 'Partner with [Christ] and Share His Love and Hope' Share Jesus Christ's love with others. Befriend the lonely. Accept the gifts the Savior offers you. Focus on Him to find hope and healing. These messages and more were shared by four leaders at the 2025 First Presidency Christmas devotional of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * From Leafhoppers to Labs: How a USU Student Is Protecting Utah Plants * For its student spotlight series, the College of Arts & Sciences is featuring Josh Westhora, a senior studying biology with a cellular and molecular emphasis. Originally from Tooele, Utah, Westhora has known since high school that he wanted to pursue a degree in this field. "It's what I've been most interested in," Westhora said. "Smaller-s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * HEARING RECAP: Owens Leads Hearing on "Game-Changer" Learning and Employment Records * WASHINGTON Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chair Burgess Owens (UT-04) led a hearing on how Learning Employment Records (LERs) empower workers, expand opportunity, and build a transparent, skills-based talent marketplace. Click here or above to watch. Opening the hearing, Rep. Owens calle  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce released the following opening statement from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program": * * * The Truman Scholarship was established by Congress in 1975 to honor President Truman's legacy of public service. The program awards scholarships worth $30,000 to about 60 college junior  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CURTIS TALKS ALGORITHMS, IMMIGRATION, HEALTHCARE * Washington, D.C. Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) joined Dana Bash on CNN's State of the Union to discuss the Algorithm Accountability Act, legislation he introduced to hold social media companies accountable for harms caused by algorithms. The two also discussed immigration, healthcare, affordability, and foreign affairs. Click here o  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Initiative Aims to Build Community Network for Dementia Support Across Utah * A new statewide effort is underway to better support Utahns living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, along with those who care for them. The Dementia Resource Ambassador program, led by the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resources Center (ADRC) and the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) at Utah  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Calls on EPA to Advance Trump Agenda by Not Shifting Compliance Costs to Refineries * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) led a letter today with colleagues from the Senate calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support President Trump's American energy dominance agenda by preventing unfair reallocation of compliance costs onto oil refineries in Utah and across the country. U  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Morgan L. Jones Receives Shingo Publication Award for 'Believe' * The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that Morgan L. Jones has been awarded the Shingo Publication Award for his groundbreaking book Believe. This award recognizes exceptional works that advance the understanding and application of the principles of organizational excellence. Be  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Nevada Man Sentenced to Prison for 17 Years after Distributing Fentanyl, Resulting in Death of a Utah Resident Bryan Walter McMahan, 41, of Las Vegas, Nevada was sentenced today to 204 months' imprisonment after he distributed fentanyl by mailing a package of oxycodone pills containing fentanyl to a Utah woman, who died after ingesting the narcotic  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * New Exhibit Follows Aggie Fashions Throughout the Decades * Clothing is more than fabric stitched together. What people wear mirrors an era's shifting values, social change and creative innovations. From the tailored silhouettes of the early 1900s to the relaxed athleisure wear of today, fashion tells the story of how people lived and expressed themselves. Fashioning USU Through the Decades, a new exhibit near S  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 9 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * News for Temples in Brazil and Indonesia Groundbreaking announced for Joao Pessoa Brazil Temple, rendering provided for Indonesia's first house of the Lord * The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Joao Pessoa Brazil Temple. Groundbreaking services will be held on Saturday, Jan  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Announces Hearing on How LERs Empower Workers and Expand Opportunity Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Building a Talent Marketplace: How LERs Empower Workers and Expand Oppor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- 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 Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Owens Holds Hearing on How LERs Empower Workers and Expand Opportunity Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Building a Talent Marketplace: How L  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 11 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * The Philippines Hosts 7th International Forum on Law and Religion, Highlighting Women, Peace, and Security More than 230 lawyers, law students, religious leaders, interfaith partners, scholars, law-and-religion experts, and key government and civil society leaders gathered on November 21, 2025, at the University of the Philippines BGC campus for the 7th International Forum  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Pres. Mortensen Recaps Town Hall, Provides Strategic Reinvestment Plan Update * Editor's note: This message from USU President Brad L. Mortensen was sent to all USU employees on Tuesday afternoon. Dear USU community, Thank you very much to those who could join me for the town hall yesterday afternoon. As promised in that meeting, and for those who couldn't attend, I am following up with a brief summary of what   more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Real Flames, Real Lessons: 419th Fire Protection Flight Completes Live-Fire Certification * HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - Heat shimmered above the Frank Forte Structural Training Grounds as 25 firefighters from the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Protection Flight advanced lines, breached doors and pulled mannequins to safety during their annual live-fire certific  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kennedy Introduces Bill to Cut Red Tape and Empower States to Advance Transit Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03), alongside Senator Lee introduced the Streamline Transit Projects Act to improve transit project timelines and quality by empowering states - not unelected bureaucrats in Washington- to manage environmental reviews for local transit needs. "Utahns need   more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Retina Research Foundation Awards First Grant to USU for Eye Disease Study * Utah State University Professors Elizabeth Vargis and Justin Jones have received a $50,000 grant from the Retina Research Foundation to support their research on age-related vision loss. This marks the first time the foundation has funded research at USU, representing a significant milestone in the university's ocular health research effor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2025, at 628 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda: * S. 236, a bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes. (Markey) * S. 1  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton Marks Debut of Company's Latest Brand Slackline Moab, a modern basecamp for explorers, is now open * Hilton debuts Slackline Moab, the first Outset Collection hotel, offering a modern basecamp near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks * Slackline Moab features guided outdoor experiences, gear-ready rooms, trail-friendly dining and amenities designed fo  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Stirring Up Trouble: Human Cooks Go Head-to-Head With AI-Authored Recipes in New Research * When you roll out chilled sugar cookie dough or top your green bean casserole with crunchy onions this holiday season, you might not consider how much AI went into the recipe it might be more than you think. AI involvement in food related activities is becoming increasingly common, according to Stacy Bevan, professional p  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 8 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Two English Professors Publish Lead Chapter in New Book on Coauthoring With Undergraduates * Shane Graham, professor of English, and Joyce Kinkead, distinguished professor emeritus of English, are authors of the lead chapter in a new book on coauthorship with student researchers. Coauthoring with Undergraduates in Writing Studies, edited by Laurie Grobman and Jane Greer and published by University Press of Colora  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey has issued Fact Sheet 2025-3048, titled 'Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional and Continuous Gas Resources in the Mesaverde Group and Lance Formation in the Southwestern Wyoming Province, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, 2025,' prepared by the Cretaceous-Cenozoic Composite Total Petroleum System Assessment Team led by Jenny H. Lagesse and colleagues. The fact sheet, released in December 2025, summarizes a  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * NASA's Chandra finds small galaxies buck the black Most smaller galaxies may not have supermassive black holes at their centers, contrasting with other studies that nearly every galaxy has one within their cores. * Most smaller galaxies may not have supermassive black holes in their centers, according to a new study using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. This contrasts with other studi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer, House Republicans host permitting reform roundtable discussion with key stakeholders * Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) hosted lawmakers and stakeholder groups for a discussion on permitting reform ahead of House action on legislation to cut red tape, lower costs, and speed up permitting for energy and infrastructure projects. Whip Emmer was joined by Rep  more