Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah
15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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15 teachers named Ag Educators of the Year
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As agricultural education programs continue to play a vital role in preparing the next generation of industry leaders, the Golden Owl Award celebrated a record year of recognition for ag educators, receiving more than 4,900 nominations and recognizing 107 finalists across 15 states. Nationwide and its state FFA partners are proud to ann
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Alasdair Roberts Delivers Opening Keynote at National Federalism Conference
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Alasdair Roberts Delivers Opening Keynote at National Federalism Conference
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Alasdair Roberts, professor of public policy, delivered the opening keynote address at the National Federalism Summit in Salt Lake City on August 11. The event was hosted by the Constitutional Federalism Initiative, which is housed at Utah Valley University's Center for Constitutional Studies.
Roberts presented "The
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Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Sukup Manufac
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Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen:
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End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k
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As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94.
As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts fo
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country.
While immigration enforcement is frequently a
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Logan May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Logan May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region
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Workers in the Logan, UT-ID Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.31 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational grou
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Ogden May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Ogden May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region
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Workers in the Ogden, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.04 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Provo-Orem-Lehi May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Provo-Orem-Lehi May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region
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Workers in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.88 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Salt Lake City-Murray May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Salt Lake City-Murray May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region
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Workers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $34.45 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher p
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in St. George May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in St. George May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region
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Workers in the St. George, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.89 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupation
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Area prices were unchanged over the past month, up 3.0 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region was unchanged in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 2.6 percent over the month, while
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BLUMENTHAL & BALDWIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING HHS RESCIND CANCELATION OF LIFESAVING RESEARCH GRANTS THAT IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY & CARE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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BLUMENTHAL & BALDWIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING HHS RESCIND CANCELATION OF LIFESAVING RESEARCH GRANTS THAT IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY & CARE
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today led 28 of their Democratic colleagues in the Senate in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse th
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BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance Shares Message of 'Limitless' Potential Through Colorado
REXBURG, Idaho, Aug. 12 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news:
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BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance Shares Message of 'Limitless' Potential Through Colorado
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Following a performance in Colorado, a young girl ran up to Kylie Jorgensen and wrapped her in a hug. She told the BYU-Idaho dance major, from Gilbert, Arizona, that she dreamed of becoming a dance teacher herself someday.
"It gave me so much motivation and so much joy in that moment to keep going and to keep st
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Canisius University: Four New Members Join Board of Trustees
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- Canisius University issued the following news:
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Four New Members Join Board of Trustees
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The Canisius University Board of Trustees recently appointed four new members, each of whom began a three-year term on July 1, 2026. The Board of Trustees serves as the university's governing body and formulates and recommends policy to President Steve Stoute. The new trustees bring expertise in higher education, finance, healthcare, entrepreneurship and professional s
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Family Ties: BYU Study Finds Older Hispanic Adults are Buffered Against Social Isolation Despite Higher Rates of Sensory Disabilities
PROVO, Utah, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Brigham Young University issued the following news:
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Family ties: BYU study finds older Hispanic adults are buffered against social isolation despite higher rates of sensory disabilities
Authors believe the results can be explained by the shared ethnic cultural value of familismo
By Sharman Gill
Social isolation is a growing public health concern linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, infectious disease, depression, anxiety,
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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How Much Is Ken Paxton Worth? A Look At The Scandal-Scarred MAGA Senate Candidate's Finances [Forbes]
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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How Much Is Ken Paxton Worth? A Look At The Scandal-Scarred MAGA Senate Candidate's Finances [Forbes]
New reporting from Forbes is highlighting the enormous wealth Corrupt Ken Paxton has amassed on a taxpayer-funded salary over the last decade - including a net worth of $13 million and 15 properties across five states.
Forbes said that Paxton has "amassed a fortune unusual for a career Texas politic
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LULAC Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Citing Risks to Educational Equity for Latino and English Learner Students
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth Preside
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Michael Weinholtz '87 Contributes a Servant Philosophy Style to Canisius Board
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- Canisius University issued the following news:
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Michael Weinholtz '87 Contributes a Servant Philosophy Style to Canisius Board
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Michael R. Weinholtz '87 brings nearly four decades of entrepreneurial, executive and civic leadership experience to the Canisius University Board of Trustees. The retired executive chairman of CHG Healthcare Services, Weinholtz helped transform the company from a physician staffing firm with approximately $100 million in annual r
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Moo-vement Mystery: Cows on the Range Could Provide Answers for Wildlife Ecologists
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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The Moo-vement Mystery: Cows on the Range Could Provide Answers for Wildlife Ecologists
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Rangeland-based livestock movement could provide key insights into the movement ecology of many species of wildlife.
According to Utah State University doctoral student Maria Stahl, the field has exploded over the last 20 years in terms of the number of studies and the number of organisms and taxa that people are studying.
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National Mining Association Supports NRC's Modernization of Uranium Recovery Licensing Rules to Boost Domestic Production and Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho K. Nieh
Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
Re: The National Mining Association's Comments on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's "Modernizing Materials Licensing" Proposed Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 38124 (June 24, 2026); Docket ID No. NRC-2025-1370
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New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects
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Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), top Democrat on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, joined 39 congressional Democrats in demanding that the Trump administration stop d
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Padilla, Schiff, Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Schiff, Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment
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Rep. Larsen, 41 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FTA Acting Deputy Administrator Cahill, OMB Director Vought
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, with 41 co-signers issued the following letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought and Federal Transit Acting Deputy Administrator Matthew Cahill:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 11, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
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Matthew Cah
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Request in Urging DOJ Not to Appeal Firearm Restrictions Ruling
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Request in Urging DOJ Not to Appeal Firearm Restrictions Ruling
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins eight other Attorneys General in requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice not appeal a Texas federal court decision ruling that the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for short barreled rifles, short barreled shot
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Schiff, Padilla & Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff, Padilla & Congressional Democrats Demand FTA and OMB Stop Holding Blue State Infrastructure Funding Hostage
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 39 Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration stop delaying the advancement of public transportation projects funded by the Capital Investment
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Sens. Warren, Lee Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 10, 2026
Pete Hegseth
Secretary
U.S. Department of Defense
1000 Defense Pentagon
Washington, D.C., 20301-1000
Dear Secretary Hegseth,
We write in regard to defense contractors' implementation of President Trump's executive order #14372 ("Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contrac
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Tyson Foods Announces Network Restructuring for Beef Business to Strengthen Long-Term Performance
SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, Aug. 14 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release:
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Tyson Foods Announces Network Restructuring for Beef Business to Strengthen Long-Term Performance
Tyson Foods is making strategic changes to its beef operations to position the company for long-term success. Tyson Foods will anchor its beef business around three strategically located beef facilities in the central United States: Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas a
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University of Wyoming, Laramie Rank No. 9 on New 'Best College Towns' List
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW, Laramie Rank No. 9 on New 'Best College Towns' List
Add Laramie and the University of Wyoming to another list of the best college towns in America.
Business Insider places Wyoming's university city No. 9 on its new list of the "20 Best College Towns Where Life Revolves Around Their Universities," adding to a growing list of similar rankings for UW and Laramie.
"Business Insider looked at some of the
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Uranium Producers of America Support NRC's Modernization of Materials Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
URANIUM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA
113 Calle Palomita, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
TELEPHONE (505) 690-7709; www.theupa.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho Nieh Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
RE: NRC Rulemaking on Modernizing Materials Licensing [Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370]
Chairman Nieh:
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Utah State Bar Installs New Leadership Focused on Public Trust, Access to Justice and the Future of Utah's Legal System
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 14 -- The Utah State Bar issued the following news release:
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Utah State Bar Installs New Leadership Focused on Public Trust, Access to Justice and the Future of Utah's Legal System
The Utah State Bar has officially installed its new leadership, marking a transition that carries significance well beyond Utah's legal profession.
Tyler Young has taken the helm as President from Kim Cordova, while Thomas J. Bayles has assumed the role of President-Elect once held
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