Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - Utah Editors

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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 93. As documented below at least 93 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted   more
First Spouses Champion Initiatives to Foster Opportunity and Strengthen Communities Across States
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * First Spouses Champion Initiatives to Foster Opportunity and Strengthen Communities Across States * OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today convened first spouses from across the country during its 2026 NGA Summer Meeting for a discussion on "Building the Dream: Access, Opportunity, and Hope." First spouses highlighted the way  more
Governor Moore Delivers Remarks at the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting to Launch Service United Campaign
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Delivers Remarks at the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting to Launch Service United Campaign * OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Governor today delivered remarks at the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting to officially launch "Service United," the governor's signature campaign as chair of the bip  more
Governor Polis Discusses Colorado's National Leadership In Education at the National Governors Association Convening in Oklahoma City
DENVER, Colorado, July 31 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Discusses Colorado's National Leadership In Education at the National Governors Association Convening in Oklahoma City * OKLAHOMA CITY - Today, Governor Polis, joined by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, spoke on a panel at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City where he highlighted Colorado's national leadership in education. Colorado was recently ranked th  more
History Colorado to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- History Colorado, Denver, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least 22 Native American individuals and two lots of ass  more
NGA "Common Ground" Town Hall in Partnership with NBC News at 2026 Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA "Common Ground" Town Hall in Partnership with NBC News at 2026 Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City * Governors engage in bipartisan dialogue with "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker about the issues that matter most to Americans OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA), in partnership with NBC News, today hosted its first-ever  more
NGA Announces New Executive Committee, Commemorates the Power of Service to Close Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Announces New Executive Committee, Commemorates the Power of Service to Close Summer Meeting * Gov. Wes Moore becomes NGA Chair as Govs. Kelly, Walz, Stitt and Gordon reflect on public service OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced its new executive committee leadership for 2026-2027 during the final day of the   more
NGA, Dignity.Us Launch Center for Dignity in Politics to Strengthen Democratic Leadership and Promote Civil Discourse
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA, Dignity.Us Launch Center for Dignity in Politics to Strengthen Democratic Leadership and Promote Civil Discourse * New bipartisan center will equip governors with tools to foster respect, reduce political polarization and strengthen democratic culture OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced the launch of the Ce  more
NGA, RAISE US Announce $1 Million Partnership to Promote States' Efforts to Harness AI and the Future of Work
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA, RAISE US Announce $1 Million Partnership to Promote States' Efforts to Harness AI and the Future of Work * Govs. Moore and Cox join former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to discuss state-based leadership for AI job opportunities OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) and RAISE US - a non  more
Portland Art Museum to Repatriate Sacred Navajo Cultural Items
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Portland Art Museum, Oregon, intends to repatriate 14 sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony to the Navajo Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The collection includes eight Navajo jish, two masks, ceremonial clothing and ceremonial accouterments used in healing ceremonies and practices that restore hozho, a state   more
T-minus 2 Years: How Brigham Young University is Helping NASA Prep for Their 2028 Dragonfly Mission
PROVO, Utah, July 28 -- Brigham Young University issued the following news: * * * T-minus 2 years: How BYU is helping NASA prep for their 2028 Dragonfly mission A BYU Geology team is studying dune landscapes on Earth as analogues to what Dragonfly may encounter on Saturn's Titan when it arrives in 2034 By Sharman Gill NASA's Dragonfly mission will send a robotic spacecraft to Titan, Saturn's largest moon, where scientists hope to uncover clues about the building blocks of life. The mission   more
Upper Basin States Release Joint Statement on Federal Environmental Impact Statement Regarding Future Colorado River Operations
DENVER, Colorado, July 31 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Upper Basin States Release Joint Statement on Federal Environmental Impact Statement Regarding Future Colorado River Operations * DENVER - Today, Upper Basin Governors from Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico released the following joint statement following the release of the Environmental Impact Statement on the Colorado River. "Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through   more
Utah Law faculty updates: July 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 1 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Utah Law faculty updates: July 2026 * Each month, we share notable updates-including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments-from Utah Law faculty members. Associate Professor Daniel Aaron * Media appearances * Quoted in Associated Press, "Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program" (July 6, 202  more