Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - Utah Editors

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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific  more
As Measles Cases Hit 35-Year Record High, Reed Slams Trump Admin. for Negligence & Urges Parents to Check with Their Pediatricians About Measles Vaccine
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Measles Cases Hit 35-Year Record High, Reed Slams Trump Admin. for Negligence & Urges Parents to Check with Their Pediatricians About Measles Vaccine * PROVIDENCE, RI - Cases of measles have already surged past last year's total and now stand at 2,295 -the highest level of measles in the U.S. in 35 years, according to Johns Hopkins University's U.S. measles tracker. So far this year, 93 percent  more
As the Story Goes: USU Broadcast Journalism Undergrad Pursues TV News Internship
LOGAN, Utah, July 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * As the Story Goes: USU Broadcast Journalism Undergrad Pursues TV News Internship * Landing a competitive internship with a top Salt Lake City media outlet, says Utah State University undergraduate Hannah Webb, occurred through "a random series of events." "I was shadowing USU faculty mentor Erin Cox while she was reporting for KSL-TV news at the September 2025 Turning Point event at the USU Spectrum," says Webb,  more
Associate Professor Beau Baumann quoted in New York Times about Supreme Court cases on executive power
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Professor Beau Baumann quoted in New York Times about Supreme Court cases on executive power * Associate Professor Beau Baumann was quoted in a New York Times article about two Supreme Court decisions on executive power written by Chief Justice John Roberts that reshape the structure of the federal government. Read the full article. *** Original text here: https  more
Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement * Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl  more
Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Enhance Investment Accounts for Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Legislation to Enhance Investment Accounts for Foster Youth * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Foster Youth Investment Act to help children in foster care build long-term financial security through Trump Accounts. This legislation adds foster youth as an eligible qualifying class, allowing philanthropic organizations and states to maximize impac  more
Congressman Blake Moore's Bill to Protect the Tax-Exempt Status of Religious Organizations Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore's Bill to Protect the Tax-Exempt Status of Religious Organizations Passes Committee * Congressman Blake Moore's legislation to protect religious beliefs and practices and preserve the tax-exempt status of faith-based organizations passed the Ways and Means Committee.  The Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act ensures that faith-based organizations can continue applying   more
Curtis: The Pioneer Spirit is the American Spirit
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis: The Pioneer Spirit is the American Spirit * Senator introduces resolution recognizing Pioneer Day, delivers message from Senate floor on Utah's pioneer heritage WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), along with Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), today introduced a resolution commemorating the arrival of the first company of Latter-day Saint pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley  more
Dentons Strengthens Position in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons strengthens position in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 rankings Elevation in rankings represents Dentons' continued commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients - Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has achieved 31 individual lawyer rankings and 12 practice rankings in this year's edition of Chambers High Net Worth, a leading international legal directory recognizing the foremost legal ad  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: 2nd Quarter 2026 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 24, 2026, by Senior Director Joshua L. Andrews, senior manager Matt Abdifar, senior counsel John G. Horan, partners Jessica C. Abrahams and Dana B. Pashkoff and associates Michelle Y. Francois and Asher Friedman Young: * * * Second Quarter 2026 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review FAR Overhaul rulemaking, proposed grant reforms, and small business program develo  more
Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - When an emergency strikes impacting Nebraska roadways, the Department of Transportation is a frontline tactical force. Speaking as part of a panel during the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Conference, Governor Jim Pillen h  more
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced legislation this month designed to curb transnational repression (TNR), threats and violence by nations against ind  more
Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands * Cheyenne, Wyo. -The Department of the Interior today released a U.S. Geological Survey report on coal resources beneath federally managed public lands in the United States, estimating that there are 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves associated with active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons of av  more
Lujan, Welch Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, joined U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in celebrating the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee's advancement of  more
News/Media Alliance Applauds AI Bot Transparency Bill Introduction
VIENNA, Virginia, July 23 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Applauds AI Bot Transparency Bill Introduction * Washington, DC - Today, Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15), Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-4), and Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-9) introduced the Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, a bipartisan piece of transparency legislation that would require AI stealth crawlers ("bad bots") to disclose their identity and pur  more
Penn State awarded $20M to lead an NSF 'programmable cloud laboratory'
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State awarded $20M to lead an NSF 'programmable cloud laboratory' * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State was awarded $20 million by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead one of 20 teams across the country over the next four years as part of the federal government's Genesis Mission, a national effort to harness AI for scientific discovery. Each team will develop an artificial  more
Ranking Member Maxine Waters Opposes Republican Bill That Puts Wall Street Ahead of Working Families During Rules Testimony: 'H.R. 6955 is Wall Street Deregulation Hiding as a Community Bank Bill.'
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Opposes Republican Bill That Puts Wall Street Ahead of Working Families During Rules Testimony: "H.R. 6955 is Wall Street Deregulation Hiding as a Community Bank Bill." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following testimony before  more
Ranking Members Raskin, Scott, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Scott, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People with Disabilities House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), and Committee on Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pal  more
Ranking Members Scott, Raskin, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Scott, Raskin, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People with Disabilities Today, Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Committee on Ene  more
Ranking Members Scott, Raskin, Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Scott, Raskin, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People with Disabilities Today, Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Committee on Ene  more
Rep. Owens Announces Changes to Senior Staff
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Owens Announces Changes to Senior Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) announced key changes to his senior leadership team. Devon Murphy to Succeed Lee Lonsberry as Chief of Staff After three years as Chief of Staff to Congressman Owens, Lee Lonsberry concluded his time on Capitol Hill, rounding out an incredibly successful and meaningful decade of service to U  more
Rep. Owens Introduces PATH Act to Level Playing Field on Transit Funding
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Rep Owens Introduces PATH Act to Level Playing Field on Transit Funding Today, Reps. Burgess Owens (R-UT-04), Mike Kennedy (R-UT-03), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), and Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) introduced the Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities Act (PATH Act), bipartisan legislation that would reform the federal formula used to award major transit construction grants so that fa  more
Rep. Owens MATCH Act Passes Committee Markup With Unanimous Support
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Owens MATCH Act Passes Committee Markup with Unanimous Support Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously advanced Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act of 2026, H.R. 8183, during full committee markup, moving the legislation one step closer to a vote on the House floor. The MATCH Act brings the workforce into the 21st ce  more
Rep. Owens Secures Core Provisions of Mining Schools Act in NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Secures Core Provisions of Mining Schools Act in NDAA Today, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) applauded the inclusion of core provisions of his Mining Schools Act into the base text of this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House with a vote of 216-212. The Mining Schools Act, which passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee in 2024, provides grant sup  more
Rep. Owens Secures Major Win for Camp Williams and Defense in NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Rep. Owens Secures Major Win for Camp Williams and Defense in NDAA Rep. Burgess Owens applauded the inclusion of his Utah National Guard Legacy Railroad Land Conveyance Act into the base text of the NDAA as well as an amendment that advances the Army's efforts to provide aviation platforms with modern battlefield communications capabilities. Included in the NDAA was Rep. Owens' H.R. 8  more
Rep. Owens' RURAL Healthcare Act Passes Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Owens' RURAL Healthcare Act Passes Committee Markup Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee advanced Congressman Burgess Owens' (UT-04) Reinforcing Underserved, Rural, and Local (RURAL) Healthcare Act, H.R. 8347, during full committee markup. The bill protects the independent contractor status of locum tenens physicians and advanced practitioners under the Fair Labor Standards Act, guar  more
Rep. Waters Urges Opposition to Republican Banking Package Ahead of House Rules Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Opposes Republican Bill That Puts Wall Street Ahead of Working Families During Rules Testimony: "H.R. 6955 is Wall Street Deregulation Hiding as a Community Bank Bill." Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following testimony before  more
Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, Colleagues Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Legislation With 60+ Cosponsors to Apply Greater Economic Pressure on Russian Oil
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, colleagues introduce landmark bipartisan legislation with 60+ cosponsors to apply greater economic pressure on Russian oil Before he passed, Senator Lindsey Olin Graham (R-S.C.) championed an agreement with President Trump to employ critical sanctions against Russian allies - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.),   more
SUU Earns National Recognition for Campus Wellness Culture
CEDAR CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Southern Utah University posted the following news: * * * SUU Earns National Recognition for Campus Wellness Culture * Southern Utah University (SUU) is one of only 193 universities and colleges across the world to be honored for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. The integration of physical activity screenings into student healthcare and robust campus wellness education helped SUU earn the Gold-Level designation from the Exercise is Medicine(  more
University of Denver: Geology Expert's Guide to Colorado's Coolest Rock Formations
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The University of Denver issued the following news: * * * A Geology Expert's Guide to Colorado's Coolest Rock Formations Writer: Jordyn Reiland, jordyn.reiland@du.edu University of Denver Associate Professor Michael Kerwin shares a few of his favorite lesser-known locations to take students for on-site lessons. What better way to delve into Colorado's history than by exploring some of its many different rock formations? Whether by foot, car, bike, or rock climbi  more
Westerman Surveys Fire Damage in Utah
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Westerman Surveys Fire Damage in Utah Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Congressional Western Caucus Chair Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), U.S. Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah), U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-Utah), U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) and the Department of Agriculture Under Secretary o  more