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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for Tuesday February 24, 2026 ( 26 items )  

Chairmen Kelly & Buchanan: Momentum Builds for American Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Kelly & Buchanan: Momentum Builds for American Innovation Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, and Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, announced that several of the nation's leading pro-growth and small business organizations have endorsed their legislation to quadr  more

DCCC Chair Statement on Fair Map in Utah Approved to Use for 2026 Cycle
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Statement on Fair Map in Utah Approved to Use for 2026 Cycle * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on a federal three-judge panel rejecting Republicans' gerrymandered congressional map in Utah: "Today's ruling is a victory for every Utahn who believes voters - not politicians - should determine the outcome of elections. By dismissing Republicans'   more

DNC: In Major Win for Utah Voters, Federal Court Denies GOP's Attempt to Block New Congressional Map
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * In Major Win for Utah Voters, Federal Court Denies GOP's Attempt to Block New Congressional Map Today, a federal court in Utah denied a Republican attempt to block Utah's new congressional map from going into effect ahead of the 2026 midterms. Republicans unsuccessfully tried to challenge a November state court decision, in which a judge threw out Republicans' rigged congressiona  more

Four Colorado Safeway Workers Slam UFCW Union Officials With More Federal Charges for Illegal Strike Fines
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Four Colorado Safeway Workers Slam UFCW Union Officials With More Federal Charges for Illegal Strike Fines * Charge: UFCW Local 7 unlawfully subjected nonmember employees to 'internal disciplinary' fines for not abiding by a union boss-ordered strike Denver, CO (February 23, 2026) - Four employees at three separate Safeway grocery stores located near Denver have f  more

Gov. Cox to unveil new digital portal simplifying access to state services
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 23 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Cox to unveil new digital portal simplifying access to state services * What: Press conference announcing the public launch of MyUtah, a new secure online portal that brings many of the most common state services into one place. Who: Gov. Spencer Cox Alan Fuller, Chief Information Officer and Director, Division of Technology Services When: Tuesday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m.   more

Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 23 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule * Feb. 23- Feb. 28, 2026 **The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, Feb. 23 9:30 a.m. Speak at Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Mine Exchange Conference Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City Media Access 10:30 a.m. Meet with President Stuart   more

Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes Vaccine Injury Petitions For January 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a list of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program from Jan. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2026. This notice identifies individuals seeking compensation for injuries or conditions related to vaccines listed in the Vaccine Injury Table. While the Secretary of Health and Human Services is named as the respondent, the United States  more

Hickenlooper Hosts Caroline Dias Goncalves as Guest for State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Hosts Caroline Dias Goncalves as Guest for State of the Union * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper announced that Caroline Dias Goncalves, a 20-year-old Dreamer who was detained by ICE in Colorado last year, will join him as his guest at President Trump's State of the Union address tomorrow, February 24th. "Dreamers like Caroline have grown up here since they wer  more

ICYMI: CRES President and CEO Exclusive Interview with Rep. Celeste Maloy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Energy] -- 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: * * * ICYMI: CRES President and CEO Exclusive Interview with Rep. Celeste Maloy * WASHINGTON - ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah.) CRESponsible leader for the month of Jan  more

Kate Hudson and Team USA Athletes Star in "LA28 Dreamin'" to Promote NBCUniversal's Coverage of the Olympic Games Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Kate Hudson and Team USA Athletes Star in "LA28 Dreamin'" to Promote NBCUniversal's Coverage of the Olympic Games Los Angeles Two-Minute Promo Debuted Today During Live Coverage of the Closing Ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games * Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress, singer/songwriter, and producer Kate Hudson performs and stars alongside  more

Lee, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Protections Against Warrantless Data Searches
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Protections Against Warrantless Data Searches * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced bipartisan legislation with cosponsor Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) protecting Americans from warrantless government surveillance and foreign threats. The Security and Freedom Enhancement (SAFE) Act advances national security by reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA and prote  more

MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH/ APRIL 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH/ APRIL 2026 * Download Images and Press Release Word Document HERE NEW YORK - February 23, 2026 - Magnolia Network is warming up for spring with an inspiring lineup of new and returning series. The slate kicks off with a new season of Storied Spaces, premiering with back-to-back episodes each week beginn  more

Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Nears 1,000 Measles Cases in 2026 -- Largest Outbreak in a Generation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Nears 1,000 Measles Cases in 2026 -- Largest Outbreak in a Generation * The U.S. is approaching a troubling milestone: nearly 1,000 measles cases in the first two months of 2026 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With 982 cases already reported across 26 states -more than four times this time last year -the country is experiencing the largest single me  more

New Predatory 100% APR Bank Seeks Trump Administration's Approval
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * New Predatory 100% APR Bank Seeks Trump Administration's Approval * February 23, 2026 -Press Release OCC Should Not Allow CashNetUSA and NetCredit to Ignore State Interest Rate Limits WASHINGTON - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) should deny the application of Enova International, the owner of CashNetUSA and NetCredit, to become a national bank, advoca  more

Rep. Onder Reintroduces the Chloe Cole Act, Which Was Transmitted to Congress by The Department of Justice
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Onder Reintroduces the Chloe Cole Act, Which Was Transmitted to Congress by The Department of Justice Today, Congressman Bob Onder reintroduced the Chloe Cole Act, which was transmitted to Congress by the Department of Justice. Congressman Onder will again serve as the House sponsor of this legislation, which was commissioned by President Trump's Executive Order 14187.  "As a member of Congress,  more

Reps. Pettersen, Hurd Lead CO Congressional Delegation in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Water Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pettersen, Hurd Lead CO Congressional Delegation in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Water Infrastructure Funding * U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Jeff Hurd (CO-03) led Members of the Colorado Congressional delegation in introducing the Rural Water Security Act, bipartisan legislation to expand federal water infrastructure assistance to rural communities  more

S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 23 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multi-state amicus brief to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology. "Parents are not required to surrender to radical gender ideology," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Children who flee to a different state should be ret  more

THE BOOK OF MORE-MEN IS OFFICIALLY OPEN
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * THE BOOK OF MORE-MEN IS OFFICIALLY OPEN * HEADSHOTS AND BIOS AVAILABLE HERE. Additional show photos available here. Twenty-two men will answer the call for Taylor Frankie Paul when the 22nd season of "The Bachelorette" premieres, SUNDAY, MARCH 22 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streams next day on Hulu. The 22 men who will vie for Taylor's heart are th  more

The Truth About Kratom: What You Should Know
LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * The Truth About Kratom: What You Should Know * Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. For centuries, people in that region have chewed the leaves or brewed them into tea for a mild energy boost and opioid-like pain-relieving effects. In recent years, kratom use has increased in the United States. It comes in various forms, including capsules, powders and liquid extracts or "sh  more

Transgender bill introduced that will put a stop to all transgender medical interventions for minors nationwide
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Transgender bill introduced that will put a stop to all transgender medical interventions for minors nationwide * Today Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) signed on as a co-lead to Congressman Bob Onder's (MO-03) Chloe Cole Act, a landmark bill that will put a stop to one of the most dangerous and barbaric medical procedures in modern history. Congressman Bob Onder reintroduced the Chloe Cole Act, whic  more

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Launches Mountain West Community Engagement Office at University of Utah
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, signed an agreement to launch the Mountain West Community Engagement Office during remarks at the University of Utah campus on Feb. 20, 2026. Squires said the office will expand the agency's community engagement model by providing regional support for inventors, entrepreneurs and students seeking patent and trademark protection, and by strengthenin  more

US Supreme Court to Consider Fossil Fuel Industry Effort to Circumvent State Courts
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * US Supreme Court to Consider Fossil Fuel Industry Effort to Circumvent State Courts * CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (February 23, 2026)-The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) today agreed to hear arguments from Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil challenging local governments' ability to seek relief for climate change damages in state courts. SCOTUS's approval of the petition will be   more

Utah State University Reports On Status of Women in Politics in 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Status of Women in Utah Politics: A 2026 Update - A report from Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project, Logan - February 2026 (7 pages) * * * Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project issued a report examining the representation, participation and leadership of women in Utah's political landscape as of 2026, highlighting persistent gender gaps across elected offices and identifying trends that shape women's roles in public life. T  more

VICTORY: Federal Court Upholds Right to Fair Congressional Map in Utah
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * VICTORY: Federal Court Upholds Right to Fair Congressional Map in Utah * SALT LAKE CITY - Today, a federal court ruled that a fair congressional map proposed by the League of Women Voters Utah (LWVUT), Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) and individual voters -all represented by Campaign Legal Center -will remain in place ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This is a major  more

VICTORY: Federal Court Upholds Right to Fair Congressional Map in Utah
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY: Federal Court Upholds Right to Fair Congressional Map in Utah * SALT LAKE CITY - Today, a federal court ruled that a fair congressional map proposed by the League of Women Voters Utah (LWVUT), Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) and individual voters -all represented by Campaign Legal Center -will remain in place ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This is a major   more

What's in a name? For Chase Stem, leader of S&T's world-champ Mars rover team -- a lot
ROLLA, Missouri, Feb. 23 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * What's in a name? For Chase Stem, leader of S&T's world-champ Mars rover team -- a lot * In Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare asks, "What's in a name?" suggesting that a name alone does not define who someone will become. But for one Missouri S&T student who has spent years chasing opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), his name may have been mor  more