Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 31 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act
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Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful en
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Born Free USA Issues Commentary: First Documented Cases of Avian Influenza in U.S. Captive Minks Require Swift Legislative Action to Protect Public Health and Safety
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary:
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First Documented Cases of Avian Influenza in U.S. Captive Minks Require Swift Legislative Action to Protect Public Health & Safety
By Devan Schowe in Blog on August 31, 2026
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published several confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in captive minks in Utah. This marks the first time H5N1 has been documented in captive minks
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CAIR Supports Indiana Restaurant Manager's Decision to Protect Muslim Employee From Alleged Anti-Muslim Comments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Supports Indiana Restaurant Manager's Decision to Protect Muslim Employee from Alleged Anti-Muslim Comments
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed support for an Indiana restaurant manager who reportedly stood up for a young Muslim employee after a customer allegedly made anti-Muslim commen
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CAIR Welcomes Indictment of Suspect Allegedly Tied to White Supremacist Terror Attack on Islamic Center of San Diego
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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CAIR Welcomes Indictment of Suspect Allegedly Tied to White Supremacist Terror Attack on Islamic Center of San Diego
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the reported indictment of a Winston-Salem, N.C., teen allegedly connected to the May 2026 white supremacist terror attack o
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Congressman Blake Moore's Community Project Funding Request Successfully Receives $625,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Blake Moore's Community Project Funding Request Successfully Receives $625,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Blake Moore is pleased to announce that the University of Utah is receiving $625,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology to support the Utah Network for Integrated Computing and Semiconductor Rese
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Congressman Blake Moore's Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act Passes the House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Blake Moore's Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act Passes the House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act passed the House of Representatives. Introduced by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), this legislation is the final legislative step in establishing a locatio
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FDA Center for Drug Evaluation & Research Issues Warning Letter to Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Fresenius Medical Care AG and Co. KGaA from its Center for Drug Evaluation and Research:
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Recipient: Ms. Helen Giza, Chief Executive Officer, Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, Else-Kroner-StraBe 1, 61352 Bad Homburg v.d. Hohe, Germany, (b)(4)
Issuing Office: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), United States
Warning Letter 320-26-119
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Finding a bulwark against liver damage
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 1 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Finding a bulwark against liver damage
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Reposted from U of U Health.
Obesity-related metabolic liver disease affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, but only some fraction of those livers develop scarring, become inflamed and eventually fail. University of Utah researchers have identified a protein, EFHD1, that appears to drive that transition by triggering an out-of-place antiviral i
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House Passes Legislation Honoring Heroic Medal of Honor Recipients
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 31, 2026:
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House Passes Legislation Honoring Heroic Medal of Honor Recipients
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 858, the Hershel 'Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, sponsored by U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.V.). The House companion, H.R. 186, was introduced by U.S. Representative Blake Moore (R-Uta
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Meet USU Eastern's New Arts and Sciences Faculty
PRICE, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Utah State University Eastern campus posted the following news:
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Meet USU Eastern's New Arts and Sciences Faculty
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Editor's note: In the first of a two-part series introducing new and transitioning faculty at USU Eastern, this feature highlights Jared Arnell, physics lecturer, and David Baca, professional practice assistant professor in criminal justice. Both bring unique professional and academic experiences to the classroom and a shared enthusiasm for helping
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MICHELIN Guide Selects 12 New Mexico Restaurants for First-Ever Southwest Restaurant Selection
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- The New Mexico Department of Tourism issued the following news release:
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MICHELIN Guide Selects 12 New Mexico Restaurants for First-Ever Southwest Restaurant Selection
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LAS VEGAS -The MICHELIN Guide revealed the inaugural restaurant selection for the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Southwest at a ceremony that took place at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Overall, 12 New Mexico restaurants were recognized. Additionally, New Mexico culinary experts took home two of the fo
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New Era: Utah State Announces Jim Laub Family Stadium
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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New Era: Utah State Announces Jim Laub Family Stadium
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LOGAN, Utah -A new era is coming to Utah State University, as the home of Aggie football will become Jim Laub Family Stadium on Jan. 1, 2027, honoring Jim and Carol Laub and their decades of extraordinary commitment to Utah State and Aggie Athletics.
The naming recognizes the Laubs' longstanding support of Utah State Athletics and their continued investment
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Secures Legal Victory Against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Drummond secures legal victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today a major multi-state victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable.
The law aimed to impose $75 billion i
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Depoliticizing Public Employee Pension Plans - Building Robust Legal and Structural Guardrails for Sustainability
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Rod Crane, senior fellow at the Pension Integrity Project:
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Depoliticizing public employee pension plans: Building robust legal and structural guardrails for sustainability
Many political vulnerabilities that threaten sound design and funding of public pensions can be addressed with apolitical guardrails.
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The hard-won public pension reforms of recent years remain vulnerable to constant polit
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REJECTED: Tinker team repairs battle damaged tankers to keep them flying
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Tinker team repairs battle damaged tankers to keep them flying
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A 76th Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Team recently played an important role repairing tanker aircraft in theater to keep them flying in support of current operations.
Several KC-135 Stratotankers were repaired by members of the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group's Expeditionary Depot Maintenance Flight, allowing
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Transactional Tax Partner Michael Farrell Joins Holland & Hart in Salt Lake City
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Transactional Tax Partner Michael Farrell Joins Holland & Hart in Salt Lake City
Holland & Hart LLP announced today that Michael Farrell has joined the firm as a partner in its Salt Lake City office, deepening the firm's Tax practice with significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment funds, and private equity transactions.
Michael represents clients in all facets of
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with
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University of Utah Health: Study Identifies Potential Therapeutic Target Protein That Drives Metabolic Liver Disease Independent of Diet
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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Study Identifies Potential Therapeutic Target Protein that Drives Metabolic Liver Disease Independent of Diet
Obesity-related metabolic liver disease affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, but only some fraction of those livers develop scarring, become inflamed, and eventually fail. University of Utah researchers have identified a protein, EFHD1, that appears to drive th
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USU Cuts Ribbon on Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Cuts Ribbon on Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education Building
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Utah State University and the College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the grand opening Friday of the Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education building.
"If you are involved in animal agriculture in any way, today is your day," said John Ferry, one of a cast of speakers at the event and a key figure in the creat
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USU Survivor Support, Advocacy, and Violence Intervention Office Expands Scope, Updates Name
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Survivor Support, Advocacy, and Violence Intervention (SSAVI) Office Expands Scope, Updates Name
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LOGAN, Utah -Utah State University's sexual assault and anti-violence office is expanding its focus to support students who have experienced a broader range of harm and has updated its name to the Survivor Support, Advocacy, and Violence Intervention (SSAVI) Office.
The updated name reflects the office's expand
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Utah Helps Defeat New York's $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Utah helps defeat New York's $75 billion climate superfund law
A federal court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, blocking the state's attempt to impose $75 billion in penalties on energy producers for decades of lawful energy production. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York declared the law unenforceable, handing a win to Utah and the 21 other sta
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Utah Launches Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to Combat Financial Crime
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Utah Launches Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to Combat Financial Crime
Utah now has a dedicated, statewide team to identify, investigate, and prosecute financial crime across jurisdictions and financial institutions. Attorney General Derek Brown today launched the Utah Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC). First brought to the Office by the Utah Fraud Prevention Co
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Western Watersheds Project Appeals Ruling Reintroducing Cattle Grazing in Long Vacant Elk Ridge Complex
HAILEY, Idaho, Sept. 1 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release:
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Western Watersheds Project appeals ruling reintroducing cattle grazing in long vacant Elk Ridge Complex
The organization will seek emergency injunction from Tenth Circuit to prevent grazing while appeal proceeds
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Western Watersheds Project (WWP) filed a Notice of Appeal with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals challenging a federal district court's denial of its request to block
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Wyden Urges Google, Meta and TikTok To Stop Putting Small Businesses At Risk of Violating State Privacy Laws
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Urges Google, Meta and TikTok To Stop Putting Small Businesses At Risk of Violating State Privacy Laws
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#Surveillance Ad Tracking Tools Collect Users' Sensitive Information by Default, Big Tech Tracking Tools Won't to Follow Universal Opt-Out required by Oregon California and Colorado
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., urged major tech companies to stop putting small businesses at
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