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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for Friday May 22, 2026 ( 22 items )  

Aramark Destinations Announces 'Landmarks of Legacy' Initiative to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Destinations Announces 'Landmarks of Legacy' Initiative to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary * As America nears its 250th anniversary, Aramark Destinations is proud to introduce Landmarks of Legacy, a multi-faceted initiative designed to engage guests in immersive experiences t  more

California could cut 2045 electricity costs by up to $44 billion a year by investing in next-generation geothermal, finds new CATF report
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 21 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * California could cut 2045 electricity costs by up to $44 billion a year by investing in next-generation geothermal, finds new CATF report A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CAT  more

CEHS Dean's Leadership Fellows Announced for 2026-27 Academic Year
LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * CEHS Dean's Leadership Fellows Announced for 2026-27 Academic Year * The Dean's Leadership Fellows for the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services have been announced for academic year 2026-27. Introduced last year, the Dean's Leadership Fellows program provides participants with insight into the college's administrative and operational structure while helping them develop leadership skills and   more

Curtis Raises Concerns About Prediction Markets, Gambling
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis Raises Concerns About Prediction Markets, Gambling * Senator warns federal prediction markets could undermine state gambling laws and consumer protections at Senate hearing WASHINGTON -During a U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on sports betting in prediction markets and federally regulated event contracts, Senator John Curtis (R-UT) raised concerns about the ri  more

Curtis, Cramer Introduce Bill Expanding Access to Dietary Supplements
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Cramer Introduce Bill Expanding Access to Dietary Supplements * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Dietary Supplements Acc ess Act, which would allow dietary supplements to be purchased using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). The measure would give families more flexibil  more

Decisionmakers, Agencies, and Groups Celebrate Increased Public Land Access Through MAPLand Act Milestone
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership posted the following news release: * * * Decisionmakers, Agencies, and Groups Celebrate Increased Public Land Access Through MAPLand Act Milestone New easement data now available to the public and digital mapping companies * In a major win for public access, federal land management agencies have completed a key first step in implementing the 2022 Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act by publishing 30,000 records of ea  more

Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Curiosity Isn't Enough
DETROIT, Michigan, May 22 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by entrepreneur-in-residence Jennie Jones: * * * Curiosity Isn't Enough But control isn't, either. * In a recent interview, David Bidler, founder of the non-profit Physiology First, asked an important question: Should our brains follow what they are interested in, or what we are told to pay attention to? One could argue that this is the central question that defines the variety of educational   more

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report on Equal Representation Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-619) on the Equal Representation Act (H.R. 151). The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on April 21, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 151 directs the inclusion of a question on the decennial census questionnaire for each respondent to indicate for themselves and for each household member whether they are a citizen of the United States.   more

Lee Introduces Transparency Protections for Military Servicemembers Unknowingly Using Restricted Supplements
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Transparency Protections for Military Servicemembers Unknowingly Using Restricted Supplements * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation protecting military servicemembers from prosecution for accidental violations of ever-changing supplement ingredient rules. The Protecting Enlisted and Recruits from Excessive and Catastrophic Trials (PERFECT) Act institutes nee  more

Lighter, faster and more agile. Meet Northeastern's new Mars rover
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 21 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Lighter, faster and more agile. Meet Northeastern's new Mars rover * Northeastern University's Mar Rover team will compete against 37 other teams at the University Rover Challenge next week. by Cesareo Contreras May 21, 2026 Northeastern University Mars Rover team's new machine features an upgraded rocker suspension system, employs a refined chassis and weighs in 10% lighter with more carbon fiber.   more

MGMA Urges Congress to Pass the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 19, 2026: * * * The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Suozzi, U.S. House of Representatives, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representatives Murphy and Suozzi: The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical specialty societies and state medical asso  more

NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment Completes On-Orbit Data Collection
LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment Completes On-Orbit Data Collection * LOGAN, Utah -Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory and USU's Department of Physics have announced NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment has completed the on-orbit data collection phase of its mission. The mission will continue with processing and analyzing images collected during the 30-month on-orbit phase. At 17:04 p.m. Coordinat  more

Opportunity Zones Round Two Selection Process Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48952) entitled "Opportunity Zones Round Two Selection Process: Frequently Asked Questions" by public finance specialists Anthony A. Cilluffo and Donald J. Marples. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Opportunity Zone program provides tax incentives to taxpayers who invest in certain designated geographic areas. The program was enacted in 2017, as part of P.L. 115-97, and began operations in  more

PBS Series 'Shared Planet' Features Riverscapes Restored by USU and Beavers, Nature's Engineers
LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * PBS Series 'Shared Planet' Features Riverscapes Restored by USU and Beavers, Nature's Engineers * With beautiful cinematography, the PBS series Shared Planet features inspiring stories of people and wildlife flourishing together -including some in Utah and Idaho -and celebrates the unique benefits of making room for nature while offering a look at a possible, more hopeful future. The series' fourth and final epis  more

Risch, Colleagues Statement on Violent Protests in Bolivia
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on May 21, 2026: * * * Risch, Colleagues Statement on Violent Protests in Bolivia U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) today released the statement below on the ongoing violent attempts to destabilize Bolivia. "We strongly condemn the ongoing v  more

Samantha Campbell Named Associate Vice President for USU Moab
LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Samantha Campbell Named Associate Vice President for USU Moab * BLANDING, Utah - Utah State University has announced Samantha Campbell as associate vice president for the USU Moab campus. Campbell has been serving in the role as interim since May 2025. "Samantha brings an exceptional combination of leadership, strategic vision, deep care for students and a genuine passion for both USU and the Moab community," sai  more

Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Eliminate UN Agency Tied to Hamas After USAID OIG Confirms Terror Links
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Eliminate UN Agency Tied to Hamas After USAID OIG Confirms Terror Links * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and 23 colleagues sent a letter to President Trump requesting that his administration work with the United Nations (UN) to dismantle the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Nea  more

USU Eastern Preserves Local History Through State Preservation Grant
LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Eastern Preserves Local History Through State Preservation Grant * The preservation of Eastern Utah history is moving forward thanks to a recently completed collections preservation project at Utah State University Eastern. In 2025, USU Eastern's Eastern Special Collections & Archives was awarded a $5,000 Utah Collections Preservation Grant to improve the preservation, storage and accessibility of valuable hi  more

USU Recognized for Veterans Outreach, Service
LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Recognized for Veterans Outreach, Service * LOGAN - Utah State University has once again been recognized by Operation Hat Trick for its service and outreach to veterans. USU ranked third among all universities for its Operation Hat Trick brand awareness efforts. The university received a $15,000 prize donation, which will be awarded to the Rocky Mountain Veterans Center. USU was one of seven finalists chose  more

USU UWLP Releases Latest Research on Status of Utah Women and Girls
LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Releases Latest Research on Status of Utah Women and Girls * The Utah Women & Leadership Project, part of USU Extension, has released The Current Status of Utah Women & Girls: A 2026 Research Synopsis. The report highlights key research areas, including political and civic engagement, education, health and well-being, safety and security, and the workplace. The updated research helps Utahns identify and   more

USU, Utah Department of Corrections Team Up to Provide Leadership Training
LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU, Utah Department of Corrections Team Up to Provide Leadership Training * A growing program from Utah State University and the Utah Dept. of Corrections aims to strengthen the leadership skills of correctional employees across the state. The Correctional Leadership Development Program, offered through USU Salt Lake, now features more than 120 graduates since its inaugural class in 2024 -featuring UDC staff and  more

WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, Pedophiles, and Assailants
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, Pedophiles, and Assailants * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for repulsive crimes including murder, rape of a child, sexual contact with an individual less than 11  more