JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 26 -- Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Alaska Attorney General Cox joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Scrutinization of Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers (Anchorage, AK) -Alaska joined an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Bothers. The merger, if approved, would give Netflix a con  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 25 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ArtSci at USU: March 2026 Events Preview * LOGAN, Utah - March at Utah State University is alive with creativity, inquiry and collaboration across the College of Arts & Sciences. From concerts, exhibitions and theatrical productions to lectures, workshops and public science events, ArtSci's February lineup reflects the breadth of disciplines that shape learning and discovery at USU. Read below for more details abo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining released the following testimony by Jon Raby, Nevada state director for the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing on legislation on federal lands management and conservation. The legislation includes the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act (S. 462), Buffalo Tract Protection Act (S. 1464), Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management announced that nearly 1,000 acres of federal land in the Salt Lake Meridian, Utah, are once again open for mining location and entry. This change pecifically applies to non-metalliferous minerals. The land in question was originally withdrawn from public use nearly a century ago under Executive Order 5327, issued on April 15, 1930. That order restricted surface entry on lands thought to contain oil shal  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Utah Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Utah had 67,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 70,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Utah was 3.6 percent in December and 3.8 percent in the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Statement on President Trump's SOTU Address * 02.25.26 WASHINGTON, D.C. - After President Donald Trump concluded his State of the Union address, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) gave the following statement: "Americans who were eager to hear President Trump's plan to fight higher health care costs, higher food costs, and higher housing costs didn't hear one. His speech left many   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Coalition of Attorneys General Urge the U.S. Department of Justice to Scrutinize Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, alongside Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, led an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Brothers. I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis Joins Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Ukraine on Fourth Anniversary of Russia's Full-Scale Invasion * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), today joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The resolution reaffirms the Senate's support for Ukraine's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis Reacts to President's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) shared the following remarks after attending President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address: The full transcript of the video is below, and the video file can be downloaded here. I just finished listening to the President's State of the Union Address. Of course there were some political jabs, but  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47037) on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Geographic Cost of Living Differences: In Brief" by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Cost of Living: When (Inflation) Versus Where (Geographic Differences) ... 1 Measures of Geographic COL Differences ... 1 Economic Considerations ... 4 Why Disparities Persist ... 4 Proxies for COL ... 4 Home Prices  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Go With the Flow: USU Researcher Examining Water Flow to Support Ecosystems in Great Salt Lake Basin * The terminal Great Salt Lake basin is a complex water system comprising rivers, wetlands and the Great Salt Lake. Meeting water needs requires collaboration among researchers and water managers to coordinate efforts to facilitate deeper understanding of systems while accounting for all the water users in the basi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 26 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Groups Seek to Halt Recently-Passed Utah Laws from Derailing Great Salt Lake Lawsuit Motion filed for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction over unconstitutional application of H.B. 392 and S.J.R 5 * Salt Lake City, UT -- Conservation and community groups yesterday filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent the transfer of a landmark public  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on President Trump's State of the Union * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement rejecting President Trump's State of the Union address and the falsehoods the President spread during his speech: "Try as he might, Trump can't erase what we see with our own eyes. Working families are struggling to afford groceries and health c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle: * * * 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below. January 20, 2025 1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 23 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * International Church Leader Addresses Hundreds in Bucharest, Meets Government, Faith and Civic Leaders Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited Bucharest, Romania, on Sunday, where he spoke to more than 600 people gathered for a national conference. The gathering brought together Church members a  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 25 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * New USU Lab Space Opens Inside Loveland Living Planet Aquarium * The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, Utah, recently celebrated the grand opening of the Sam & Aline Skaggs Science Learning Center, including lab and classroom space dedicated specifically for Utah State University students. "This opens incredible opportunities for USU students to be directly involved with hands-on marine ecology and wild  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Burgess Owens released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address this evening. "Common sense has returned to the White House. "President Trump showed yet again how he and Republicans are keeping the promises we made to the American people to bring sanity back to Washington. "  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * Public Land Leader Nominee Unwavering on Privatization Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee Steve Pearce Heard in Senate Committee * On Tuesday, February 2  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 26 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Rev. Dr. Amos Brown Inspires Tabernacle Choir at the Start of Brazil Tour In a continuing testament to a deep friendship, the Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown -- pastor emeritus of the Third Baptist Church in San Francisco and close friend of the late President Russell M. Nelson -- traveled to Sao Paulo, Brazil, this week to attend four performances by The Tabernacle Choir and Orche  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Mike Lee's SAVE America Act Receives Standing Ovation at State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump called on members of Congress to pass Senator Mike Lee's signature legislation, the SAVE America Act, during the State of the Union address Tuesday night. "Perhaps most importantly, I'm asking you to approve the SAVE America Act to stop illegal aliens and others who are unperm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Owens Announces Hearing on Strengthening Employer-Led Training in the Age of AI Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold the fifth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Bui  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining released the following testimony by Christopher French, associate chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing on federal lands management and conservation-related legislation: * * * Chair Barrasso, Ranking Member Cortez Masto, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide testimony on  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 25 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah's Future Teachers Excel in USU's Early Childhood and Elementary Education Program * Utah State University's early childhood and elementary education program is preparing future teachers with an emphasis on extensive early classroom experience and evidence-based instruction -and students are thriving. In the 2024-25 academic year, USU students achieved an 89 percent pass rate on the Utah Foundations of Readi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Daines, Booker and Lee Reintroduce Bill to Create Transparency for Court-Ordered Surveillance * Bill would end practice of sealing orders indefinitely to hide surveillance of Americans' emails and other digital data Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Steve Daines, R-Mont., today reintroduced legislation to require public reporting and notice of the hundreds of thousands of   more