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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for Wednesday February 11, 2026 ( 28 items )  

Americans for Tax Reform: Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors That Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States Rachel Loren The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R  more

Arthur Brooks Named U's 2026 Commencement Speaker
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 11 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * Arthur Brooks named U's 2026 Commencement speaker Arthur C. Brooks, a "happiness expert," best-selling author and professor, will give the keynote address for the U's 2026 general campus-wide commencement. U President Taylor Randall and Alex Rose, president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU), announced the commencement speaker at the Feb. 10 Board of Trustees meeting. Br  more

Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic  more

Beneath the Surface Celebrates 50 Years of Undergraduate Research at Utah State University
LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Beneath the Surface Celebrates 50 Years of Undergraduate Research at Utah State University * SALT LAKE CITY -Utah State University marked a major milestone on Friday with Beneath the Surface: Celebrating 50 Years of Undergraduate Research, a dynamic evening hosted at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. The event brought together alumni, donors, faculty, students and community partners to honor five decades of und  more

Bennet, Klobuchar, Lankford, Boozman Introduce Resolution to Recognize Winter Olympic Team
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Klobuchar, Lankford, Boozman Introduce Resolution to Recognize Winter Olympic Team * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring Team USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Games. The Olympic Games officially beg  more

Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin  more

Center for American Progress: How the Trump Administration's Environmental Rollbacks Endanger Children's Health
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * How the Trump Administration's Environmental Rollbacks Endanger Children's Health A new report from the Center for American Progress shows how the Trump administration's rollback of environmental protections will expose more than 2 million children to pollutants that increase the risk of cancer, asthma, ADHD, and other lifelong health concerns. The report highlights   more

CEO of Digital Asset Company SafeMoon Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Crypto-Fraud Scheme
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * CEO of Digital Asset Company SafeMoon Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Crypto-Fraud Scheme Braden John Karony Stole Millions of Dollars of Investor Assets to Fund Lavish Lifestyle * Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Braden John Karony, the Chief Executive Officer of SafeMoon US LLC, a digital asset   more

Chile, Peru Officials Visit Church Leaders to Promote Religious Freedom
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 11 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Chile, Peru Officials Visit Church Leaders to Promote Religious Freedom Government authorities in both Chile and Peru recently met with leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, highlighting ongoing collaboration on humanitarian initiatives and promoting religious freedom and interfaith dialogue. Chile: Strengthening Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperati  more

ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15 * * No. 16 Texas Tech vs. No. 1 Arizona headlines a Saturday ESPN Blockbuster, with College GameDay live from Tucson * Valentine's Day on ABC features a ranked rivalry doubleheader * Friday Night Hoops showcases undefeate  more

Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 9 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule * Feb. 9 - Feb. 13, 2026 **The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, Feb. 9 8:40 p.m. USA/SUI women's hockey preliminary round Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy Tuesday, Feb. 10 9:00 a.m. Meet with International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President   more

HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more

House Democrats Demand NPS Halt Fees Disrupting Tourism, the Economy, and Park Operations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Demand NPS Halt Fees Disrupting Tourism, the Economy, and Park Operations * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today led 24 House Democrats in demanding that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately halt implementation of new rules that impose up to triple baseline fees on non-U.S.-resident visitors for passes and entry to national parks. Under the new rules, non-U.S. resident visitors mu  more

Leading Patient Advocacy Organizations Join Effort to Bring Medicaid Expansion to the 2028 Ballot in Florida
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Leading Patient Advocacy Organizations Join Effort to Bring Medicaid Expansion to the 2028 Ballot in Florida * Tallahassee, Florida - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are joining forces to support a proposed ballot initiative allowing voters to decide whether Florida should expand Medicaid. Flo  more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary: Mellon Foundation's Idea of 'Social Justice'
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by John D. Sailer, director of higher education policy, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * The Mellon Foundation's Idea of 'Social Justice' America's biggest funder of the humanities subsidizes 'Ecowomanism,' 'Black Trans Studies' and the like. The University of Virginia launched a hiring spree in 2020 as it pledged to become "a racial-equity-focused university." A special initiative promised to recruit  more

Manufacturing, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 11 -- 4Life Research issued the following news release: * * * Manufacturing, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction Since 2017, 4Life manufacturing facilities have been NSF(R) certified. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) is a product testing, inspection, and third-party certification organization that regulators, businesses, and customers rely on to facilitate public health standards by auditing for the highest standards of excellence and cGMP--current Good Manufactu  more

Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to   more

NBA and American Express Announce Multiyear Partnership Extension
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * NBA and American Express Announce Multiyear Partnership Extension * Expanded Deal Adds USA Basketball and NBA Take-Two Media to American Express' Portfolio, Unlocking New Fan Experiences and Content NEW YORK -American Express (NYSE: AXP) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear renewal of their longstanding partnership, which also spans the Women  more

NBA and American Express Announce Multiyear Partnership Extension
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * NBA and American Express announce multiyear partnership extension American Express (NYSE: AXP) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear renewal of their longstanding partnership, which also spans the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, USA Basketball and NBA Take-Two Media. American Express, the leagues' Official Payment   more

NetChoice Sues to Stop Censorship in the South Carolina Speech Code
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice Sues to Stop Censorship in the South Carolina Speech Code * COLUMBIA, S.C.-Last week, NetChoice filed a lawsuit challenging South Carolina's new Speech Code. These Orwellian restrictions on free speech, enacted on Thursday, force digital services either to act as government censors   more

NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Creators' Work, Implement Transparency Safeguards in AI Model Development
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Creators' Work, Implement Transparency Safeguards in AI Model Development * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Copyright Labeling and Ethical AI Reporting (CLEAR) Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect the intellectual property rights of creators and encourage  more

Padilla, Bipartisan Senate Colleagues Push to Modernize Federal Permitting Process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Bipartisan Senate Colleagues Push to Modernize Federal Permitting Process * ePermit Act would digitize the permitting process across federal agencies WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Curtis (R-Utah), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the e  more

Philanthropist Gerald Chan to Deliver UMass Chan Commencement Address May 31
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Feb. 11 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Philanthropist Gerald Chan to deliver UMass Chan Commencement address May 31 UMass Chan Medical School will celebrate the accomplishments of the Classes of 2026 at Commencement on Sunday, May 31, and will honor three accomplished and inspiring individuals: Gerald Chan, venture capitalist, scientist and philanthropist responsible for the $175 million transformational gift t  more

Representatives Moore, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Foreign Investment into NIL Deals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Moore, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Foreign Investment into NIL Deals * WASHINGTON - Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit foreign investment into collegiate sports name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements and restrict foreign investments into collegiate athletics revenue streams. The development of NIL  more

SENATORS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL PERMITTING PROCESS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * SENATORS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE FEDERAL PERMITTING PROCESS * Bipartisan ePermit Act digitizes the permitting process across federal agencies Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the ePermit Act, bipartisan legislatio  more

Subcommittee Chair Tiffany: Supporting Rural America and Bolstering Recreational Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Supporting Rural America and Bolstering Recreational Opportunities Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing to examine six bills that promote multiple uses of our public lands and support rural Western communities. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statemen  more

World Class Athlete Program showcases Air Force excellence ahead of Winter Olympics
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * World Class Athlete Program showcases Air Force excellence ahead of Winter Olympics * PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - As the world enjoys for the Winter Olympic Games, the Department of the Air Force is spotlighting the DAF Air Force World Class Athlete Program, a unique initiative that develops elite competitors while strengthening military readiness  more

WSU honors Black History Month through culture, community connection
OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 9 -- Weber State University issued the following news: * * * WSU honors Black History Month through culture, community connection * OGDEN, Utah -Throughout February, Weber State University is celebrating Black History Month with a series of events focused on heritage, connection, and support. This year's activities began with an art exhibit showcasing how the Black diaspora has shaped culture and tradition, now on display along the indoor bridge between the Shepherd Union  more