Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah

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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to City Harvest in Brooklyn as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years o  more
Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to keep a critical gas pipeline open
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to keep a critical gas pipeline open * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 18 states in an amicus brief filed in Enbridge Energy v. Gretchen Whitmer, to keep a critical gas pipeline open. The Enbridge Line 5 pipeline starts and ends in Canada and carries more than 20 million gallons of light   more
Curtis, Kelly Propose State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Kelly Propose State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program * Bipartisan legislation would empower states and address growing workforce demands in Utah WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the State Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to create a new temporary visa program that allows states to address their unique workforce and economic   more
Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: August 3 - 7, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: August 3 - 7, 2026 * **The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, Aug. 3 9:00 a.m. Speak at Utah National Guard change of command ceremony Location: Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, Salt Lake City Media Access 1:30 p.m. Attend Boards and Commissions meeting Location: Govern  more
ICYMI: Grassley Invites Jack Smith to Testify Before Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Invites Jack Smith to Testify Before Senate Judiciary Committee * Jack Smith invited to testify before Senate next month POLITICO Jack Smith, the former special counsel who brought criminal charges against President Donald Trump, has been invited to testify Sept. 22 before the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to an invitation from Chair Chuck Grassley reviewed by POLITICO.   more
Kelly, Curtis Propose State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Curtis Propose State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program * Bipartisan legislation would empower states and address growing workforce demands in Arizona Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the State Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to create a new temporary visa program that allows states to address their unique workforce and economic deve  more
Lee Bill Fixes Loophole for Adoptees of American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Bill Fixes Loophole for Adoptees of American Families * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) closing burdensome loopholes for America's adoptive families. The bill updates adoptee citizenship protocols in alignment with established law to grant citizenship for adopted children of American parents. "Established law provides America's adopted kid  more
Michelle Sabick to lead Utah Tech University's academic efforts as new provost
ST. GEORGE, Utah, Aug. 4 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Michelle Sabick to lead Utah Tech University's academic efforts as new provost * After conducting a national search, Utah Tech University has selected Dr. Michelle Sabick as its new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Sabick starts her tenure with Utah Tech on Aug. 3. "I am beyond excited to welcome Dr. Sabick to the Utah Tech University community and am confident her strong commitment to stud  more
Sen. Cruz Leads Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Leads Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) reintroduced the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act. The legislation abolishes the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury, returning sole regulatory authority over the insurance indust  more
Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues with Week 3 Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues with Week 3 Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with live coverage of Week 3 on TNT and HB  more
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership: Hunters and Anglers Applaud Senate Introduction of MAP Roads Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release: * * * Hunters and Anglers Applaud Senate Introduction of MAP Roads Act Bill would direct Department of Transportation to establish grant program to fund the digitization of county public roads - Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz) have introduced the Modernizing Access to Public Roads Act into the Senate. The bill would establish a grant program through the U.S. Depart  more
U.S. Department of Energy Selects Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah as Potential Host States for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * U.S. Department of Energy Selects Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah as Potential Host States for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses By Camille Norton, NASEO On July 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of potential host states for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, integrated, full-cycle nuclear ecosystems. Idaho,  more
University of Nebraska to Grant Approximately 600 Degrees in August Ceremony
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska to grant approximately 600 degrees in August ceremony The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will confer approximately 600 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 7:30 a.m. The university will award doctoral, Juris Doctor, master's and ba  more
University of Utah Health Earns National Recognition for Excellence In Age-Friendly Care With New Level 3 Designation
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 3 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah Health Earns National Recognition for Excellence In Age-Friendly Care With New Level 3 Designation University of Utah Health has been recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) with its new, highest-tier age-friendly designation: Level 3 Excellence in System-wide Spread. U of U Health is one of only 14 health systems nationwide to receive this top-tier h  more
Utah State University: Ancient Greek Poet Sappho Highlighted at Aggie Talks Presentation
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 3 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ancient Greek Poet Sappho Highlighted at Aggie Talks Presentation * C.R. Grimmer presented at the Logan Library as part of Utah State University's Aggie Talks series on Wednesday. The presentation, titled "Sappho on Tour: How a 'Pop Star' of Ancient Greece Influenced Modern Culture," focused on the impact that the ancient poet Sappho has had on modern society, as well as how humanities scholars connect their work w  more