Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah
49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policie
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100.
As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026
Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees:
Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible ch
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Ask an Expert: September Is National Preparedness Month: 'Americans Stand Ready'
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Ask an Expert: September Is National Preparedness Month: 'Americans Stand Ready'
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September is National Preparedness Month, a time to reflect on how ready we are when life takes an unexpected turn. This year's Federal Emergency Management Agency theme, "Americans Stand Ready," highlights the key role individuals and families play in preparing for emergencies before they happen.
For many Utahns, emergency prepar
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
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Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November
OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l
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Black Diamond Equipment Urges USDA to Select No Action Alternative for Roadless Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Brooke Rollins
Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave, SW.
Washington, DC 20250
The Honorable Tom Schultz
Chief
U.S. Forest Service
201 14th St. SW
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Rescission o
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CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library
September 13, 2026
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office to pursue all appropriate
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Milestones Announced for Knoxville, Smithfield, La Paz and Cincinnati Temples
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 15 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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Milestones Announced for Knoxville, Smithfield, La Paz and Cincinnati Temples
14 September 2026
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Knoxville Tennessee and Smithfield Utah Temples. Groundbreaking dates were also announced for the La Paz Bolivia and Cincinnati Ohio Temples.
Kno
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CRES Names 2026 Congressional Clean Energy Champions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release:
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CRES Names 2026 Congressional Clean Energy Champions
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WASHINGTON - Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Dave McCormick (R-Penn.) and U.S. Representativ
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DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory Associate Director Hoagland Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Joe Hoagland, associate laboratory director for fusion and fission energy and science at the U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors":
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Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank y
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Dugway Proving Ground Welcomes New West Desert Test Center Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Player
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news:
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Dugway Proving Ground Welcomes New West Desert Test Center Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Player
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DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - On September 2, 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Nathan K. Player became Dugway Proving Ground's new Commander of the West Desert Test Center at Dugway Proving Ground during an Assumption of Command ceremony.
The West Desert Test Center and Dugwa
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Engineering faculty recognized with young investigator award for device design
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Engineering faculty recognized with young investigator award for device design
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)'s mechanics and robotics division has selected Jared Butler, Penn State associate professor of engineering design and of mechanical engineering, to receive the Freudenstein Young Investigator Award.
The award is meant to "encourage y
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Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: What Is Worth Learning in an AI World?
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Monday, September 14, 2026
What Is Worth Learning in an AI World?
Jennie Jones
And when is it "cheating" to use AI?
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I spent my whole day today trying to save a $200 Chromebook. When I think about the hourly rate, it really wasn't the best use of my time. School starts in less than a week, and I had many other things on my to-do list. But alas, Gemini made me feel
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Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: Sept. 14 - Sept. 19, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: Sept. 14 - Sept. 19, 2026
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Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicate that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.
**The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change**
**All times are listed in the local time zone**
Monday, Sept. 14
8:45 a.m. Meet with stat
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Gregory Donovan Retires After Four Decades of Inspiring Students and Helping to Shape VCU's Creative Writing Program
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Sept. 14, 2026
Gregory Donovan retires after four decades of inspiring students and helping to shape VCU's creative writing program
Donovan, the author of two poetry collections, was one of the forces behind online journal Blackbird and 'a passionate and committed teacher' during his tenure.
By Joan Tupponce
Students in Gregory Donovan's creative writing classes at Virginia Commonwealth Unive
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House Natural Resources Chairman Westerman: House Advances Legislation to Support America's Public Lands, Tribal Communities and Water Resources
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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House Advances Legislation to Support America's Public Lands, Tribal Communities and Water Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2026
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to implement commonsense land management, encourage investment in America's public lands, promote water quality research, conserve tribal cultural
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Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary
WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary
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Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while th
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Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS
Sept. 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., to the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery.
Estevez-Ordonez is the as
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Report From University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute: State of the State's Housing Market
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSCrpt) -- State of the State's Housing Market: 2025-2026 - A report from University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute - September 2026 (24 pages)
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Contents
Introduction ... 4
Prices ... 4
Rents ... 6
Residential Real Estate Sales ... 7
Utah Mortgage Performance ... 7
Foreclosures and Delinquencies ... 7
Homeowner Equity ... 7
Residential Construction ... 9
Statewide ... 9
County-Level ... 9
City-Level ... 10
Affordability ... 11
Affordability Mea
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Rutgers Researchers Partner on Project to Track How Drugs Interact With Female Hormones
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers Researchers Partner on Project to Track How Drugs Interact With Female Hormones
September 14, 2026
By studying how fluctuating hormone levels alter medication processing in the body, the initiative aims to eliminate historical clinical trial oversights and reduce harmful side effects in female patients
Backed by a new $4.6 million award from the National Institutes of Health, Rutgers researche
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Shannon Karels, Kathy Miller Receive Shingo Publication Award for 'Steel Toes and Stilettos'
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Shannon Karels, Kathy Miller Receive Shingo Publication Award for 'Steel Toes and Stilettos'
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The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that Shannon Karels and Kathy Millerhave been awarded the Shingo Publication Award for their book Steel Toes and Stilettos: A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success. This award
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Sintela Urges DOT to Include Fiber Sensing Specifications in Infrastructure Technical Assistance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
America's Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC) - Request for
Information
Public Comment on Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269
Date: September 11, 2026
Submitted by: Andrew Hall, Transport Business Manager, Sintela
Introduction
Founded in 2017, Sintela designs and manufactures Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) solutions. Sin
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls.
The coalition is asking the
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ
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The Wilderness Society in the news
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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The Wilderness Society in the news
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From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations.
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USU Names Valentina Salotti Next Dean of Huntsman School
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Names Valentina Salotti Next Dean of Huntsman School
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After a nationwide search, Utah State University has named Valentina Salotti as the next dean of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
"Valentina brings strong academic and leadership experience from a fellow land-grant research university, along with a deep commitment to students, collaborative leadership, and connecting higher
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USU's Science Unwrapped Explores Hidden Physics Behind Artistic Expression on Sept. 18
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU's Science Unwrapped Explores Hidden Physics Behind Artistic Expression on Sept. 18
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The world is filled with moments that make us stop and wonder: A beautiful piece of music, the colors of a rainbow, the shimmering surface of a soap bubble, or the rich sound of a musical instrument.
"Although these experiences seem completely different, they are connected in remarkable ways," says Utah State University phys
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Valar Atomics CEO Taylor Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following testimony by Isaiah Taylor, CEO and founder of Valar Atomics, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors":
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Good morning, Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and distinguished members of the subcommittee. My name is Isaiah Taylor and I am the CEO and founder of Valar Atomics.
Thank you for h
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Where mental health and law connect: Meet MLS alum Barbara Ramos-Cryer
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 14 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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Where mental health and law connect: Meet MLS alum Barbara Ramos-Cryer
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Though she has built a career in social work, law has long been an interest for Barbara Ramos-Cryer (MLS '25). After earning a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Utah, she considered pursuing a dual JD/MSW degree, but timing and circumstances didn't align.
A few years after completi
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