LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Leads Bipartisan Coalition Defending Use of Geofence Warrants by Law Enforcement * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined the State of Iowa in leading a bipartisan multistate coalition of 32 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) with the U.S. Supreme Court in Chatrie v. United States. The coalition is urging the Court to uphold the constitutionali  more

NEW YORK, April 2 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express, Resy and Chef's Table announce expansive partnership to transform culinary storytelling into real-world dining experiences * The collaboration kicks off this June with an intimate narrative-driven dinner series, followed by a culinary festival and an awards ceremony American Express, Resy and Chef's Table are embarking on a multi-year partnership that will exten  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures Matches Utah Investment in Law Enforcement * Salt Lake City (April 2, 2026 ) -During Gov. Spencer Cox's ceremonial signing of H.B. 137 today, Jennifer Doleac, Arnold Ventures ' ( AV ) executive vice president of Criminal Justice, announced that AV would match the state legislature's initial $ 250, 000 appropriation for the Violen  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson protects taxpayers from funding inmate sex-change surgeries * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 23 other states in a friend-of-the-court brief that supports a state's right to regulate medicine for the protection of public health and safety, particularly in correctional institutions. A prisoner in Alaska is demanding to receive   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Kaine, Gallego, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), and 22 of their Senate colleagues in a letter pressing President Trump on his decision to ease sanctions on Russian  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Economics] -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) posted the following news release: * * * Demand for Trusted Tax Preparation Continues to Grow * For many families, tax season is one of the most important financial moments of the year. A refund can mean catching up on rent, paying down debt, covering childcare, or finally having a small buffer that helps households stay financially stable during uncertain times. Filing taxes  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * Forest Service Sheds Research Capacity in Move to Utah * Washington, DC -As part of a wide-ranging reorganization and headquarters move from DC to Utah, the U.S. Forest Service is shuttering more than 57 research stations and eliminating a significant but unknown number of forestry scientists. Rather than streamlining the agency, these moves may render it   more

LOGAN, Utah, April 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * IDRPP ECHO Network Takes On Substance Abuse, Stigma * Now in its third year of operation, The Time To Act ECHO: Substance Abuse Network has engaged service providers in 25 Utah counties. The network has also extended to participants in 19 other states. Its work is one more step in holding critical conversations around substance abuse disorder in areas that need it the most. The SUD ECHO network is one of many   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Governor Morrisey Champions Independent Contractors by Enacting Portable Benefits Legislation West Virginian Freelancers Poised to Have Control Over Worker Benefits Without Sacrificing Job Flexibility * CHARLESTON, WV -- Today West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 4009 into law, delivering on his commi  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Institute for Parks honors exemplary contributions to the fields of parks and conservation during annual lecture series and awards ceremony * The Clemson University Institute for Parks (CUIP) recently hosted the 2026 George B. Hartzog Jr. Lecture and Environmental Awards program to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to sustainability, stewardship and community en  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Legal Appeal Targets Utah Pipeline That Would Drain Water From Great Basin National Park * SALT LAKE CITY-Conservation advocates have challenged the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's approval of a project that would pump billions of gallons of groundwater from Utah's West Desert and pipe it to Cedar City, Utah, for domestic, agricultural and industrial use. The administrat  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Drummond urges Congress to protect communities from illicit xylazine Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to protect Oklahomans and reduce overdose deaths. The act would classify xylazine, a dangerous animal tranquilizer often mixed with fentanyl and other opioids, as a controlled substance. In a l  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * One Month Into Iran War, Americans Have Paid $8.4 Billion More for Gas, Now Costs $145 to Fill Pickup Truck New Data Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Spending on Gas Since Trump's War Began * One month since President Trump unilaterally started his war against Iran, a new Joint Economic Committee - Minority   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSjou) -- Research by Yale University scientists has identified vulnerabilities in the largest forest protection credit systems, suggesting that current frameworks may allow governments to collect income without improving conservation. Luke Sanford, assistant professor of environmental policy and governance, and Alberto Garcia, assistant professor at the University of Utah, conducted the study to evaluate the integrity of jurisdictional carbon credits. The research documen  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter Unveils 5-Year Strategic Plan * Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter has announced the release of a new five-year strategic plan, outlining a bold and thoughtful vision for the future of conservation, education and community engagement in the Park City and greater Wasatch Back areas. After a year full of conversation and careful consideration, the strategic plan will serve as a roadmap for the  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at USU Highlights 'Jim Mangan: The Crick' * LOGAN, Utah -The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art's exhibition Jim Mangan: The Crick is a series of photographs documenting the real and imagined lives of a group of young men from the FLDS town of Short Creek, also known as "The Crick," located on the Utah-Arizona border. Originally drawn to the unorthodox architecture of the c  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 3 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * State-backed AI supercomputer set to expand research capacity across Utah this summer A new artificial intelligence supercomputing system managed by the University of Utah is slated to come online this summer, supported by $15 million in one-time funding approved by the Utah Legislature during the 2026 session. The world-class system is designed to serve academic researchers, educators, governme  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * What's driving Salt Lake City's downward emissions trends? Emissions of NOx and carbon monoxide have dropped on the city's streets since 2005, according to new atmospheric sciences research that could help Utah address its air quality problems. * Emissions of two major pollutants have steadily decreased on Salt Lake City roads over the past two decades, while levels of carbon dioxide em  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- USA Softball issued the following news on April 2, 2026: * * * USA Softball reveals 2026 Women's National Team Athlete Pool USA Softball has announced the list of athletes identified by the Women's National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC) for the U.S. Women's National Team (WNT) Athlete Pool. A total of 36 athletes have been selected for consideration for the 2026 USA Softball WNT, which will compete at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Worl  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Community Invited to Participate in 2nd Annual USHE Expression Survey * Utah State University students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the second annual Utah System of Higher Education Expression Survey, opening Monday. Administered by USHE in partnership with Hanover Research, the survey is designed to better understand how members of the university community experience campus life and high  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Recognizes 2026 Faculty Award Winners * The Office of Research and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost hosted the 2026 Faculty Awards Ceremony on Wednesday. This event recognized the research, service and teaching efforts of Utah State University faculty. For those interested, photos of the ceremony will be posted to the public gallery. The nine recognized awards and recipients are as fo  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Releases Research on Utah Women and Skilled Trades * As Utah's population and economy grow, workforce shortages in key industries are becoming urgent, particularly in the skilled trades, where demand is outpacing supply. Despite strong wages and advancement opportunities, women remain underrepresented in these careers. Expanding access for women in these fields is both a practical solution to labor gaps a  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Vargis and Ryan Named 2026-27 Faculty Fellows for Student Research * Utah State University's Office of Research has announced the appointment of Professors Josh Ryan and Elizabeth Vargis as Faculty Fellows for Student Research for the 2026-2027 academic year. Josh Ryan Ryan, professor of political science and program head in the School of Social Sciences, brings extensive experience in undergraduate research m  more