Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah
Access Fund Supports BLM Guidance Recognizing Fixed Anchors as Appropriate Use in Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted Electronically
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C. St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Draft Recreational Climbing in Wilderness Guidance, Docket #BLM-2026-0034
We are writing on behalf of our client, the Access Fund, in response to the Bureau of Land Man
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America Outdoors Association Urges BLM to Revise Wilderness Study Area Management Manual for Clearer Recreation Access and Resource Protection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket No. BLM-2026-0069
RE: Management of Wilderness Study Areas - Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330 - Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations
America Outdoors Association (AOA)
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America Outdoors Association Urges Clarifications in BLM's Management of Lands With Wilderness Characteristics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Docket No. BLM-2026-0068
Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Policy Review of BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use P
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America Outdoors Association Urges National Park Service to Revise Wilderness Stewardship Policy for Clarity Consistency and Operator Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review of Director's Order #41: Wilderness Stewardship, Docket No. NPS-2
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America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership:
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July 21, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer:
On
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American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T
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American Motorcyclist Association, One Voice Urge BLM to End Ongoing Wilderness Inventory to Protect Motorized Recreation Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
US Department of Interior BLM Attn: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics 1849 C Street NW RM 5646 Washington DC 20240 VIA Portal Only
Re: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics; Revision of BLM Manual 6320
[A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-125222]
Dear Sirs:
Please accept
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Association for Utah Community Health Urges CMS To Remove Burdensome Medicaid Community Engagement Impairment Requirement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5217 South State Street, Suite 201, Murray, UT 84107 801.716.4600 www.auch.org
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement
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Bear River Health Department Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
Russell T. Vought
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
The Bear River Health Department (BRHD) appreciates the opp
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BLM Faces Opposition to Proposed Revisions of Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Reduced Protections and Public Engagement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/
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CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hate Vandalism Targeting Mosque Site on Long Island
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hate Vandalism Targeting Mosque Site on Long Island
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate reported hate vandalism targeting a mosque site on Long Isl
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Coalition of Local Governments Urge BLM to Respect FLPMA Limits in Wilderness Land Use Planning
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
1689 COUNTY ROAD 263
FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933
COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING
August 14, 2026
VIA Regulations.gov
Stevan Pearce
Dir
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Conservation Groups Urge BLM to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Potential Policy Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/
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Conservation Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals and Oppose Proposed Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 14, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics
Submitted via https:/
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Consider Japanese Wisteria Vines for Utah Landscapes
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Consider Japanese Wisteria Vines for Utah Landscapes
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Triple-digit temperature days and drought have many Utahns looking for attractive landscaping alternatives. Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda "Texas Purple") could be the answer. The dramatic flowering vine thrives in Utah's climate and can add cooling shade to yards.
The fast-growing vine can reach 20 to 25 feet in length, making it an excellent choice
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Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1
WACO, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1
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Fresh off their second national title in program history, Montana State is the preseason No. 1 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. The Bobcats will start defense of their title on August 29 as they begin the 2026 on the road at Utah Tech. Right behind MSU at No. 2 is in-state rival Montana. The Grizz start play under the Bobby Ken
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Earthjustice: Interior Faces Widespread Backlash Over Effort to Weaken Wilderness Protections Across Millions of Acres of Public Lands
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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Interior Faces Widespread Backlash Over Effort to Weaken Wilderness Protections Across Millions of Acres of Public Lands
Public comments urge the administration to abandon its review and preserve longstanding safeguards for America's public lands
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Washington, D.C. -- The public was forced to navigate five separate comment processes across three federal agencies as the Department of the Interior laun
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Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics Criticize Proposed Tiered Grizzly Bear Protection Rule for Legal and Conservation Shortcomings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Brian Nesvik, Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186; RIN 1018-BI14 - Comments of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics on the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rule
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GAO Denies Red Cat Protest Over $52.9M DLA Drone Order
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied in part and dismissed in part a protest by Red Cat Holdings Inc., South Salt Lake City, Utah, challenging a $52.9 million Defense Logistics Agency order for drone products and accessories.
The protest involved a delivery order issued to Atlantic Diving Supply Inc. (ADS), a small business in Virginia Beach, Virginia, under DLA's $33 billion Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Program (SOETLSP) indefinite-
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GAO Dismisses JAAW Protest Over Rejected Army Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest by JAAW Group LLC, a small business in Ogden, Utah, challenging the rejection of a proposal submitted by its joint venture, Paralaxx LLC, for a U.S. Army professional services contract.
The Army issued a request for a marketplace for the acquisition of professional services (MAPS), which is a procurement that could result in up to 350 indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts across five service domains
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IMBA Calls for Balanced BLM Policy on Lands With Wilderness Characteristics to Support Mountain Biking and Multiple Use Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Docket No. BLM-2026-068
BLM of Land Management
Re: Policy Review - BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the BLM of Land Management's rev
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IMBA Urges BLM to Revise Wilderness Study Area Manual to Support Mountain Bike Access and Volunteer Stewardship
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. BLM-2026-0069
August 14, 2026
BLM of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior
Re: Policy Review of BLM Manual 6330 - Management of Wilderness Study Areas Dear BLM of Land Management:
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the BLM o
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LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- 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
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National Wilderness Coalition Opposes Changes to Federal Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Stevan Pearce, Director
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW
Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069)
Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Area
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National Wilderness Coalition Urges Federal Agencies to Maintain Existing Wilderness Policy Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Stevan Pearce, Director
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW
Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069)
Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Area
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National Wilderness Coalition Urges Federal Agencies to Maintain Existing Wilderness Stewardship Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 14, 2026
Cynthia Martinez
Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Submitted electronically via public participation portal to: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11956/wilderness-administration-and-resource-stewardshi
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Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects Executive Director Dilger Urges NRC to Maintain Federal Authority Over Greater Than Class C Waste Disposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
JOE LOMBARDO
Governor
STATE OF NEVADA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS
1761 E. College Parkway, Suite 118
Carson City, NV 89706-7954
Telephone (775) 687-3744
Fax (775) 687-5277
E-mail: https://anp.nv.gov
FRED C. DILGER, PhD
Executive Director
Electronically submitted using https://www
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NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule Aug 17 - Aug 21, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 16 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule Aug 17 - Aug 21, 2026
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**The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change**
**All times are listed in the local time zone**
Monday, Aug. 17
9:00 a.m. Meet with Third District judicial candidates
Location: Governor's Office, Utah State Capitol
11:45 a.m. Meet with Tanner Ainge, Founder and Chief
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Nuclear Energy Institute Supports NRC's Proposed Rule on Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal With Recommendations to Enhance Regulatory Clarity and Stakeholder Involvement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Jennifer Uhle, Ph.D. Sr. Vice President Technical & Regulatory Services
Phone: 202.247.5717 Email: jlu@nei.org August 17, 2026 Jody C. Martin Secretary of the Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Project Number: 689 Submitted via Regulations.gov S
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Portland State University: How do you bet millions on heat you cannot measure?
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 17 -- Portland State University posted the following news release:
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How do you bet millions on heat you cannot measure?
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Imagine being asked to spend millions of dollars drilling a well, based on a prediction of how hot the rock is two miles down. Predict too low, and you walk away from a site that would have worked. Predict too high, and you drill a well that never pays for itself. And the deeper you go, which is where the heat is, the less certain the predictio
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Preventing Deaths from Cardiovascular Complications During and After Pregnancy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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Preventing Deaths from Cardiovascular Complications During and After Pregnancy
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Interview conducted by Laura DeStefano
The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed nations, and a large portion of those deaths arise from cardiovascular complications. A new report from the National Academies reveals some surprising facts: more than half of maternal deaths occur in the
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Protect Medicaid Utah Coalition Urges CMS to Revise Restrictive Work Requirements Impacting Vulnerable Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PROTECT MEDICAID UTAH COALITION
RE: CMS-2454-IFC
Who We Are:
The Protect Medicaid Utah Coalition (referred to as "Coalition" from here forward) is an organized mission focused group of Medicaid consumers, community leaders, healthcare advocates, and direct service organizations united in protecting Utah's Medicaid progr
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Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Comptroller of the Currency Gould, FDIC Chair Hill, Fed Chair Warsh
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Travis Hill and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 13, 2026
The Honorable Travis Hill
Chair
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20429
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The Hon
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Sixth Annual Blanding Golf Tournament Raises Money for Student Scholarships
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Sixth Annual Blanding Golf Tournament Raises Money for Student Scholarships
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MONTICELLO, Utah -Earlier this summer, Utah State University Blanding hosted its 6th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. The tournament brought together 18 different teams that helped raise money toward nontraditional scholarships.
Seventy-two golfers and 12 volunteers gathered on the Hideout Golf Course in Monticello on June 6. The eve
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USU Moab Students Examine Healthcare Practices in Nepal Study Abroad Experience
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Moab Students Examine Healthcare Practices in Nepal Study Abroad Experience
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MOAB, Utah -A group of Utah State University students traveled to Nepal as part of a two-week study abroad immersive learning experience centered around the local healthcare practices.
The trip of nine USU students included five from USU Moab. Students who participated in the program expanded their understanding of global health by
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Utah Law Review Symposium 2026: Dialogue, disagreement and dispute resolution
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 17 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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Utah Law Review Symposium 2026: Dialogue, disagreement and dispute resolution
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Utah Law will host its annual Lee E. Teitelbaum Utah Law Review Symposium on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. This year's symposium, Dialogue, Disagreement, and Dispute Resolution, will examine the conceptual boundaries, practical models, and pedagogical interventions to assess the potentialities and limita
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Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Urges Balanced Revisions to BLM Manual 6340 to Preserve Wilderness While Supporting State Rights and Public Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1594 W. North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 Telephone (801) 537-9801 publiclands.utah.gov
Carla M. Bock Assistant Director (Acting)
National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships
Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240
August 14, 2026
Submitted electronically: https://www.regulat
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