Saturday - June 13, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for Wednesday June 03, 2026 ( 25 items )  

A New Wave of Art and Design at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital
LOS ANGELES, California, June 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * A New Wave of Art and Design at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital * Layne Dicker likes a well-appointed home, but when it came time to decorate his rustic Utah house, one of his family's most treasured possessions wasn't a good fit. Malcolm Morley, Kite on Gibson Beach, 1987, Lithography. Cedars-Sinai Art Collection, Los Angeles. Gift of Layne a  more

AFIT's 'Avoiding Quicksand' acquisition course receives 100% recommendation
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * AFIT's 'Avoiding Quicksand' acquisition course receives 100% recommendation * The Air Force Institute of Technology 's School of Systems and Logistics is offering its ' Avoiding Quicksand: How to Improve Acquisition Outcomes (WKSP0730),' for Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, acquisition professionals interested in learning new techniques for overcoming frustrating burea  more

Alliance for Career Education Challenges Department of Education's Earnings Accountability Methodology
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Alliance for Career Education in the States, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about proposed regulations under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." ACES, representing career colleges and vocational schools in 32 states, advocates that the Department's methodology for measuring post-graduation earnings is flawed and inconsistent with congressional intent. The letter critiques the Department's rel  more

Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact  more

Chairman Boozman Leads Oversight Hearing of U.S. Forest Service, Urges Senate Passage of Fix Our Forests Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Chairman Boozman Leads Oversight Hearing of U.S. Forest Service, Urges Senate Passage of Fix Our Forests Act U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) led an oversight hearing examining the U.S. Forest Service and renewed his call for Senate passage of the Fix Our For  more

Cultural Organizations Press Congressional Decisionmakers to Fund Library, Museum Services as Appropriators Determine FY 2027 Federal Spending
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Urban Libraries Council, a public library systems, posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Cultural Organizations Press Congressional Decisionmakers to Fund Library, Museum Services as Appropriators Determine FY 2027 Federal Spending Nine cultural organizations, including ULC, called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in its fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills, which are scheduled for   more

DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. - Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of  more

Elizabeth Dowdeswell receives U of T honorary degree for a lifetime of public service and civic leadership
TORONTO, Ontario, June 2 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Elizabeth Dowdeswell receives U of T honorary degree for a lifetime of public service and civic leadership * Over a career spanning more than five decades, Elizabeth Dowdeswell has moved fluidly from the classroom to the cabinet table to the global stage - guided by a belief in public service and the power of active citizenship. Today, in recognition of her outstanding service to the public good through   more

Forum Supports Early Career Professors
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 2 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Forum Supports Early Career Professors The Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum was held at Yale Law School on May 21 and 22, 2026. The initiative was started by Stanford and Yale, and the first forum was held in 2000 to "provide a serious experience in how scholarly inquiry is conducted and to increase the sense of community among legal scholars," according to a press release written at the time.  Prof  more

Gov. Gianforte Announces Janicki Industries Selects Great Falls for $800 Million Manufacturing Facility
HELENA, Montana, June 2 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte Announces Janicki Industries Selects Great Falls for $800 Million Manufacturing Facility * HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Janicki Industries selected Great Falls for the site of a $800 million manufacturing campus expected to create 1,000 good-paying jobs. "We are thrilled to welcome Janicki Industries to Montana and celebrate the company's $800 million  more

Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Enact Secure America Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Enact Secure America Act * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors called on Congress to enact The Secure America Act to provide sustained funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). You can find the statement here. "Under President Trump's le  more

Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: June 1 - June 5, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 1 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: June 1 - June 5, 2026 * **The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, June 1 No public meetings Tuesday, June 2 11:45 a.m. Meet with Daniel P. Driscoll, secretary of the U.S. Army Location: Virtual 12:45 p.m. Speak at BYU School of Medicine accreditation luncheon Location: B  more

Grant Program Announced to Support OHV Recreation Access and Safety on Bureau of Land Management Lands
MEDINA, Minnesota, June 3 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release: * * * New Grant Program Announced to Support OHV Recreation Access and Safety on Bureau of Land Management Lands The Foundation for America's Public Lands and Polaris have joined forces; Award first round of grants to seven projects across four states - (Washington, D.C.) A new partnership is helping fund projects to im  more

GVSU Expert: Q&A on What a Dried-up, Ancient Lake in Utah Can Tell Us About Lake Michigan
ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following Q&A on June 2, 2026, involving assistant professor of geology Ian Winkelstern: * * * GVSU expert: A Q&A on what a dried-up, ancient lake in Utah can tell us about Lake Michigan By Peg West Ian Winkelstern, assistant professor of geology, was part of a research team of scholars from six universities studying Lake Bonneville, an ancient lake in Utah that was an ancestor to the Great Salt Lake. The team's  more

History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Georgia is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and Louisiana, with addi  more

Holland & Hart's Patent Team Recognized in 2026 IAM Patent 1000
DENVER, Colorado, June 3 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart's Patent Team Recognized in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Holland & Hart is proud to announce that its IP practice has been recognized as a patent law leader in the 2026 edition of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals. The firm received national recognition for patent prosecution and earned rankings in Colorado and Utah for patent litigation an  more

House Advances Legislation to Unleash Geothermal Energy, Encourage Outdoor Recreation, Support Tribes
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on June 2, 2026: * * * House Advances Legislation to Unleash Geothermal Energy, Encourage Outdoor Recreation, Support Tribes Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to support geothermal energy production, enhance recreational opportunities in the southeast, support Alaska Natives and Indian tribes, improve water infrastructure and mor  more

Studies show that mentoring can also benefit the mentors decades after experiences
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 2 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Studies show that mentoring can also benefit the mentors decades after experiences * LAWRENCE -Mentoring is often touted to help young people succeed in their personal and professional lives. But what is often overlooked is the benefit that relationship can have on the person providing the guidance. Two University of Kansas studies have found that mentoring relationships had benefits people still drew on a   more

Symbiotic marine bacteria may be key to new antibiotics
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 2 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Symbiotic marine bacteria may be key to new antibiotics * Scientists the world over are contemplating the question, exploring natural environments in search of the next life-saving medications. That includes the University of Rhode Island, where College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Bailey Miller is leveraging the chemical diversity and biosynthetic potential of marine microbial symbionts to y  more

UM Names Incoming Presidential Leadership Scholars for Fall 2026
MISSOULA, Montana, June 2 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Names Incoming Presidential Leadership Scholars for Fall 2026 * The 28 Presidential Leadership Scholars were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants from across North America and represent the pinnacle of academic excellence, leadership and service to the community. The scholars will enroll in UM's Davidson Honors College alongside their chosen undergraduate disciplines. They will contri  more

University of South Carolina names new dean of Floyd School of Medicine
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 2 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * University of South Carolina names new dean of Floyd School of Medicine * The University of South Carolina has named Dr. Jamie P. Dwyer dean of the University of South Carolina Kay and C. Edward Floyd, M.D. School of Medicine. Dwyer currently serves as executive associate vice president for research and chief innovation officer at the University of Utah, where he also holds appointments as  more

University of Utah: Dynamic science of Great Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 2 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * The dynamic science of Great Salt Lake In 1991, Utahns and visitors flocked to the eastern end of the Syracuse causeway -which connects Davis County to Antelope Island-waiting for the historically high water levels of Utah's Great Salt Lake to fall. Submerged under more than five feet of water in a swollen Farmington Bay, the causeway had been closed for eight years. The water levels did fall as   more

USU Announces Retirement of Vice President & Chief of Staff to the Provost Janet B. Anderson
LOGAN, Utah, June 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Announces Retirement of Vice President & Chief of Staff to the Provost Janet B. Anderson * LOGAN, Utah - Utah State University has announced the retirement of Janet B. Anderson, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than four decades of service in higher education, academic leadership, teaching, research and public engagement. Anderson currently serves as vice president and chief of staff to the pro  more

USU Engineering Professor Receives $780,000 USDA Grant for New Instrument-Driven Learning Program
LOGAN, Utah, June 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Engineering Professor Receives $780,000 USDA Grant for New Instrument-Driven Learning Program * Utah State University Professor Anhong Zhou has been awarded a major grant designed to help youth get more excited about agriculture and careers in food production. The funding from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture will help Zhou and his colleagues develop new learning technologies to increase   more

Women in Ministry Support Leadership Development and Church Planting
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 2 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Women in Ministry Support Leadership Development and Church Planting * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer Churches looking to grow often depend on strong leadership development, volunteer training and discipleship, ministry areas where women frequently serve. Recent Cedarville University graduate Molly Miller will step into one of those roles through a yearlong residency at Traders Point Chri  more