Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
* * *
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
*
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
* * *
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
*
Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
more
Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Keep Biological Men Out of the Daughters of the American Revolution
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
* * *
Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Keep Biological Men Out of the Daughters of the American Revolution
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.),Mike Lee (R-Utah), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) introduced the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act, which would amend the Daughter
more
Building a healthier Nevada
RENO, Nevada, July 28 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
* * *
Building a healthier Nevada
*
On any given day in Reno, the impact of academic medicine is quietly unfolding.
It begins in a hospital room, where a patient receives care not just from a physician, but from a team that may include medical students, physician assistant students, residents and fellows -all learning, questioning and applying the latest evidence-based practices. It continues in a research laborat
more
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Notes From the Field: Misidentification of a Specimen as Neisseria Meningitidis During a University Classroom Laboratory Exercise -- Utah, 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 28) on July 23, 2026, entitled "Notes from the Field: Misidentification of a Specimen as Neisseria meningitidis During a University Classroom Laboratory Exercise -- Utah, 2025.":
Here are excerpts:
* * *
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Any exposure to Neisseri
more
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Annual Interfaith 'We Pray for Peru' Ceremony Held in Lima
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 29 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
* * *
Annual Interfaith 'We Pray for Peru' Ceremony Held in Lima
Religious leaders, government officials and members of the interfaith community gathered on July 21, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Anglican Cathedral in Lima, Peru, for the sixth annual "We Pray for Peru" interfaith ceremony, offering a message of unity, faith and hope as part of the country's Independence Day celebra
more
Curtis Introduces Bill to Strengthen FTC Governance, Promote Regulatory Stability
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
* * *
Curtis Introduces Bill to Strengthen FTC Governance, Promote Regulatory Stability
*
Legislation would require a quorum of FTC Commissioners to undertake any major policymaking
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act, legislation to reinforce Congress' original intent for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to function as a deliberative, mu
more
Curtis Lauds Utah Selection as Contender for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
* * *
Curtis Lauds Utah Selection as Contender for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus
*
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today applauded the U.S. Department of Energy's announcement selecting Utah as one of five states to advance as a potential host for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, a major initiative to strengthen America's nuclear fuel supply chain, bolster energy security, and accelerat
more
DOE: Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses Contenders Announced
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
* * *
Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses Contenders Announced
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho as potential host states for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, a new effort to strengthen and modernize the nation's full nuclear fuel cycle. The campuses will attract significant investment, expand domest
more
Gene-regulation map reveals treatment targets for heart failure
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 28 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
* * *
Gene-regulation map reveals treatment targets for heart failure
*
Reposted from U of U Health.
Heart failure remains the leading cause of illness and death worldwide, yet treatment options remain limited, with only a small number of therapies proven to significantly improve outcomes. One major challenge has been identifying actionable biological targets.
Now, researchers from University of Utah
more
Gov. Cox appoints Jamie Barnes commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 28 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
* * *
Gov. Cox appoints Jamie Barnes commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources
*
SALT LAKE CITY (July 28, 2026) -Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Jamie Barnes to serve as commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, pending Senate confirmation. Barnes currently serves as Utah state forester and director of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.
"Jamie B
more
Grand County 4-H Youth Earn Recognition Through Leadership, Higher Education Opportunities
LOGAN, Utah, July 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
* * *
Grand County 4-H Youth Earn Recognition Through Leadership, Higher Education Opportunities
*
MOAB -Youths from Grand County recently participated in leadership and educational experiences through Utah State University Extension Home and Community, including the Saturday Academy at the University of Utah, the national IGNITE by 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C., and the annual Pathways to Higher Education program.
more
Highlights from the R Street Institute's 50-State Election Policy Scorecard
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release:
* * *
Highlights from the R Street Institute's 50-State Election Policy Scorecard
*
American elections are highly decentralized, meaning state and local governments hold much of the authority for deciding how to conduct elections in their jurisdictions. The resulting variety of approaches to election policy reflects the belief that states should serve as laboratories of democracy in which t
more
Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce
RUSTON, Louisiana, July 28 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
* * *
Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce
*
Louisiana Tech University joined a national initiative in an effort to build America's microelectronics and semiconductor workforce. The SEMI Foundation, which serves as a Hub Operator for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), announced the launch of the first four Regional Nodes of the NNME.
Beginning
more
Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States, Including Northeast Iowa Community College
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
* * *
Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States
*
10 New Gable Grants to Community Colleges bring national network of foundation partners to 73, helping revitalize America's infrastructure
Summary
* The Lowe's Foundation announced nearly $8 million in new Gable Grants for 10 community and technical colleges, bringing its total investment i
more
Lujan, Welch Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- 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
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
* * *
Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: A New US Rule to Restrict Student Visas Will Hurt the US Economy
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by senior research staffer Michael A. Clemens:
* * *
A new US rule to restrict student visas will hurt the US economy
The Trump administration issued a final rule in July that gives it discretion to cut short the course of study of most international students at US universities. It will likely use this new power to block many of them from staying to work after they gradu
more
R Street Scorecard Grades All 50 States on Election Policy
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release:
* * *
New R Street Scorecard Grades All 50 States on Election Policy
*
A new analysis finds most states have overall good policies, but that there is room for improvement to ensure fair, speedy, and accurate election results
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the R Street Institute released a new study, "Election Policy 50-State Scorecard," authored by Chris McIsaac, a resident fellow with R Street'
more
Rep. Mike Levin Applauds Selection of Potential Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
* * *
Rep. Mike Levin Applauds Selection of Potential Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses
*
July 28, 2026
#DOE Selects Five States for Future Nuclear Waste Depository Sites; Initiative Is Supported by $248 Million Secured by Rep. Levin
Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) applauded the Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement of five states to serve as potential sites for Nuclear Lifecycl
more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
* * *
Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
more
Space Dynamics Lab Innovates Layered Defense Against Unmanned Aircraft Systems
LOGAN, Utah, July 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
* * *
Space Dynamics Lab Innovates Layered Defense Against Unmanned Aircraft Systems
*
NORTH LOGAN, Utah -As unmanned aircraft systems become more capable and widely available, Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory is helping protect against this emerging threat by developing new technologies. Engineers at SDL are inventing systems that address multiple stages of the counter-UAS mission, from detection and t
more
SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 27 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
* * *
SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
*
The Society of Professional Journalists hosted its relaunched Leadership Institute July 17-19, bringing together 17 professional SPJ members from across the country for an intensive three-day program focused on leadership, governance and press freedom advocacy.
Partic
more
The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
* * *
The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
*
Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best States rankings. The 2026 rankings evaluate all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories
more
USDA Outlook Lifts Beef, Dairy, Poultry, and Pork Forecasts for 2026-27
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued the report 'Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook July 2026' (Report No. LDP-M-385) on July 16, 2026, with analysis by Russell Knight, Hannah Brooks, Adriana Valcu-Lisman, Angel J. Tern, Grace Grossen, and Brian Williams. The report says the agency's World Agricultural Outlook Board approved the document and notes the next release is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The outlook points to modest
more
USU Eastern Athletic Camps Welcome More Than 1,600 Participants to Campus
PRICE, Utah, July 28 -- Utah State University Eastern campus posted the following news:
* * *
USU Eastern Athletic Camps Welcome More Than 1,600 Participants to Campus
*
USU Eastern welcomed more than 1,600 athletes to campus this summer through a series of team and individual athletic camps, letting participants improve their skills while experiencing life as an Eagle.
Throughout the summer, the university hosted high school team camps in women's basketball, women's soccer, men's soccer, m
more
Utah Gov. Cox Schedule: July 27 - August 1, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 27 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
* * *
Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: July 27 - August 1, 2026
*
**The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change**
**All times are listed in the local time zone**
Monday, July 27
No public meetings
Tuesday, July 28
10:15 a.m. Interview Third District Juvenile Court candidates
Location: Formal Office, Utah State Capitol
12:45 p.m. Speak at KPMG's 9th Annual Tech and Innovation Sy
more
World of Hyatt Named Official Hospitality Sponsor of Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Lacrosse League
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
* * *
World of Hyatt Named Official Hospitality Sponsor of Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Lacrosse League
*
New relationship will bring World of Hyatt closer to lacrosse fans through convenient hotel locations close to stadiums, season-long content, and on-site visibility
"World of Hyatt's new relationship with the Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Lacros
more