Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah
26 U.S. House Members Oppose BLM Proposal to Roll Back 2024 Oil and Gas Leasing Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 19, 2026
The Honorable Doug Burgum
Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
The Honorable Steve Pearce
Director
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
Dear Secretary Burgum and Director Pearce,
We write to
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4Life Research: Congressional Town Hall
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 20 -- 4Life Research issued the following news release:
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Congressional Town Hall
4Life executives staged a Town Hall for Utah Representative Mike Kennedy.
Congressman Kennedy is an attorney and physician. He's represented Utah's 3rd district since 2025. Prior, he served as a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives (2013-2019) and Utah Senate (2021-2025).
Representative Kennedy is Co-Chair of the Congressional Dietary Supplements Caucus and Biom
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6 standout U.S. hotels for a long weekend -- each offering a complimentary third night for eligible Amex Card Members
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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6 standout U.S. hotels for a long weekend -- each offering a complimentary third night for eligible Amex Card Members
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AG Labrador Appeals Ruling That Would Let Doctors Override Idaho's Pro-Life Law
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 20 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Appeals Ruling That Would Let Doctors Override Idaho's Pro-Life Law
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BOISE, ID -Four years ago, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the U.S. Supreme Court made clear that the U.S. Constitution says nothing about abortion and returned the thorny issue of how to regulate abortion back to the states, where it had rested until the Roe decision transferred that autho
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Always finish your antibiotics? Outdated ideas about antibiotics are common, study finds
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 20 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Always finish your antibiotics? Outdated ideas about antibiotics are common, study finds
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Reposted from U of U Health.
"Always finish your antibiotics" is no longer considered best medical practice for all conditions.
Surprised? You're not alone.
A new study has found that almost 90% of Americans believe that it's always best to take the full course of antibiotics, even when you feel better-c
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers
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Central College Adds Faculty for New Academic Year
PELLA, Iowa, Aug. 21 -- Central College issued the following news:
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Central College Adds Faculty for New Academic Year
Central College welcomes two new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. Central continues its solid reputation for encouraging students to be leaders in their chosen career paths and engaged citizens. These new faculty members will nurture Central students during their journey at Central.
"Welcoming talented new faculty each year strengthens the vibrant learning
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Coral Desert Surgery Center Administrator Nielson Calls on HHS to Expand Medicare Procedure Billing Flexibility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
8-18-26
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
CMS-1850-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Via online submission at https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/CMS-2026-2344-0002
Re: CMS-1850-P-Medicare Program:
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Goal Zero YETI 3000X Portable Power Stations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Goal Zero YETI 3000X Portable Power Stations
Hazard: The recalled power station's circuit board can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: August 20, 2026
Units: About 46,200
Consumer Contact: Goal Zero toll-free at 888-794-6250 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at support@goalzero.com or onli
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Earthjustice: Utah Senator Mike Lee Wants to Speed Up the Destruction of Bears Ears National Monument
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Utah Senator Mike Lee Wants to Speed Up the Destruction of Bears Ears National Monument
Piling on top of Trump's proclamation, Lee could soon fast-track an attempt to rip up the monument's land-use plan, which reflects a historic collaborative management process with five Tribal Nations
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Washington, D.C. -- This week, at the behest of Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), the Government Accounta
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FDA Recall Notice: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 Mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 19, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2026
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level
Company Name: Optimal Balance Ph
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Foundation for Government Accountability VP Ingram Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan Ingram, vice president of policy and research at the Foundation for Government Accountability, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality":
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Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee, thank you for hosting this important hearing. I am Jonathan Ingram, the Vice President of Policy and Research at the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).
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From Dusty Hillside to Hub of Readiness: State-of-the-Art Army Reserve Center Opens at Camp Williams
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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From Dusty Hillside to Hub of Readiness: State-of-the-Art Army Reserve Center Opens at Camp Williams
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CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah - A once dusty, vacant hillside at Camp Williams, Utah, has been transformed into a cutting edge Army Reserve complex ready to serve thousands of Soldiers.
But the new facility represents more than concrete, steel and additional square footage. It brings new capabilitie
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Introduction to Tribal Forestry Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsib
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Lee, Colleagues Call for Investigation of California's Climate Pacts with China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Lee, Colleagues Call for Investigation of California's Climate Pacts with China
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joined Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA-39) to call for an investigation into the state of California's numerous climate agreements with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The members of Congress penned a letter to Secretary of Sta
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National Park Service: Cedar Breaks National Monument Welcomes New Superintendent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Cedar Breaks National Monument Welcomes New Superintendent
CEDAR CITY, Utah - The National Park Service has selected Allana Olbrich to serve as the superintendent of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Olbrich will begin her new role on Sept. 20th, 2026.
Olbrich brings nearly two decades of National Park Service experience, including roles in leadership in a
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Pietro Pazzi Receives Shingo Publication Award for 'The Simplicity Switch'
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Pietro Pazzi Receives Shingo Publication Award for 'The Simplicity Switch'
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The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that The Simplicity Switch: Turning Complex Business into Simple Success by Pietro Pazzi has been awarded the Shingo Publication Award. This honor recognizes works that advance the global understanding and application of the princi
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Roadless Rule Repeal Advances Despite Deadly Consequences
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release:
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Roadless Rule Repeal Advances Despite Deadly Consequences
"USDA is manufacturing controversy around a policy that, for decades, has enjoyed broad public support," s
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Take Harder Classes, Earn Bigger Scholarships at Utah State University Southeast Campuses
PRICE, Utah, Aug. 20 -- Utah State University Eastern campus posted the following news:
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Take Harder Classes, Earn Bigger Scholarships at Utah State University Southeast Campuses
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Beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, Utah State University Southeast students will have more ways to earn scholarships and make a Utah State education more affordable.
The updated scholarship approach aligns USU Southeast more closely with scholarship opportunities across the Utah State University syste
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University of Wyoming Receives $14.8 Million NSF Grant to Operate New King Air Research Aircraft
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Receives $14.8 Million NSF Grant to Operate New King Air Research Aircraft
The University of Wyoming received a $14.8 million U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that will provide operation and maintenance funding for the new NSF/King Air Atmospheric Research Aircraft that is already in the midst of its first study mission.
The five-year grant begins Sept. 1 and runs through Aug. 31, 2031, for
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USU Data Interns Make Impact Through Partnership With Salt Lake City Police
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Data Interns Make Impact Through Partnership With Salt Lake City Police
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SALT LAKE CITY -"I wish we could keep them forever," said Cmdr. Charli Goodman of the Salt Lake City Police Department's Support Division.
Goodman is working with student interns participating in a pilot project between the SLCPD and Utah State University. This summer, four interns -three from the university's College of Arts and Scienc
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USU UWLP Research Shows Higher Ed Strengthens Individual, Family, Community Well-Being
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU UWLP Research Shows Higher Ed Strengthens Individual, Family, Community Well-Being
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The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project has released a new research and policy brief, How Higher Education Strengthens Individual, Family and Community Well-Being, offering a comprehensive analysis of how educational attainment shapes Utahns' awareness, attitudes and expectations across 10 key areas
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Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news:
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Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States
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In the David Mamet satire "State and Main," a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, "State and Main" was filmed in Massachusetts
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Wildlife Society: JWM - Dogs Can Do More Harm Than Good in Bear Country
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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JWM: Dogs can do more harm than good in bear country
Canine companions may trigger attacks--and they probably won't protect you
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Bringing your dog to bear country for protection might do more harm than good.
Of more than 300 human-bear conflicts, dogs initiated the attack more than half the time. Dogs either left the encounters injured or died in two out of
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