| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for Sunday April 26, 2026 ( 4 items ) |
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17 State Attorney Generals Urge PHMSA to Uphold Federal Preemption in Exxon Mobil Hazardous Materials Case
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A group of 17 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding Exxon Mobil's preemption application. The letter serves as a rebuttal to comments made by the New York Attorney General and advocates for firm enforcement of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act's (HMTA) express preemption provision in order to maintain national uniformity in haza
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51 Advocacy Groups Urge HUD to Withdraw Proposed Housing Rule Over Risks to Abuse Survivors and Immigrant Families
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A coalition of 51 organizations advocating for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The letter opposes HUD's proposed rule under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 concerning Verification of Eligible Status. The organizations urge the agency to withdraw the rule, citing harmful impacts on survivors, service providers, and c
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ACLU, League of Women Voters Fight DOJ Demand for Utah Voter Data
WASHINGTON, April 25 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following joint statement on April 23, 2026, with the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah and ACLU:
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Plaintiffs Ask Court to Reject DOJ's Unlawful Demand for Full Access to Utah Voter Rolls
SALT LAKE CITY -- A coalition of voting rights groups filed a motion to dismiss the Department of Justice's complaint in US v. Henderson. The groups released the following statement:
"Utah's election system is safe
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FCC Approves Station Allotments & Moves for Utah Communities
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued a report and order (No. DA 26-395) on April 23, 2026, shifting several radio broadcast assignments to prioritize local service in Utah. This decision impacts the Table of Allotments for FM Broadcast Stations in Enterprise, Utah, and includes modifications for stations currently based in Arizona (MB Docket No. 25-243).
The Audio Division approved the allotment of Channel 265C3 to Enterprise, Utah. While the initial proposal sug
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