Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah
Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSida) -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
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Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exp
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: San Luis Potosi Mexico Temple Opens Its Doors to Media
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 22 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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San Luis Potosi Mexico Temple Opens Its Doors to Media
21 September 2026
Representatives from more than 25 national and local media organizations attended a news conference and special media tour of the San Luis Potosi Mexico Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Elder Jose Luis Alonso of the Mexico Area Presidency and
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CMU Volleyball to Host Dig Pink Game in Support of Cancer Research
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Sept. 21 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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CMU Volleyball to Host Dig Pink Game in Support of Cancer Research
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In 2002, Colorado Mesa University alumna Kathy Howa, '86, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Nearly 25 years later, after also beating endometrial cancer, Howa is raising funds for cancer research through Swing for Life, a nonprofit organization she co-founded with Kendra Tomsic.
On Saturday, Oct. 3, CMU Volleyball will host its
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Community Invited to Explore 'The Odyssey' Through Book Club, Film Discussion
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Community Invited to Explore 'The Odyssey' Through Book Club, Film Discussion
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LOGAN -After Christopher Nolan's film adaptation introduced new audiences to "The Odyssey" this summer, Utah State University is inviting students, faculty, staff, and community members to take a deeper dive into the ancient epic through a semester-long book club and discussion series. Hosted by the Department of History, Cultures, an
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Earthworks Launches Protect Navajo Air Campaign
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release:
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Earthworks Launches Protect Navajo Air Campaign
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Eastern Agency, Navajo Nation - Today, Earthworks launched a campaign to Protect Navajo Air. Billboards along U.S. Routes 550 and 64 outside of Bloomfield will encourage drivers to visit ProtectNavajoAir.com. Residents who live near oil and gas in northwestern New Mexico search an interactive mapping tool with the address of their home or schoo
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From lab to living room: Revolutionary Utah bionic arm enters first home trial
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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From lab to living room: Revolutionary Utah bionic arm enters first home trial
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Reposted from the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering.
At age 16, Alexander "Avi" Davidson fell 35 feet from the top of a telephone pole, an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and led to the amputation of his left arm below the elbow. Today, 17 years later, Davidson is taking part in a fi
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Galaxies in the early universe are weird. These stars may explain why.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Galaxies in the early universe are weird. These stars may explain why.
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The more astronomers learn about the universe's earliest galaxies, the stranger they seem. Many of their surprising properties may be explained by differences between their massive stars and those in galaxies like our own Milky Way. A new University of Utah-led survey with the Hubble Space Telescope is shedding light on the
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Gov. Cox launches Recovery Utah Initiative Executive order strengthens coordination to help Utahns access treatment, recovery support and long-term stability
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Cox launches Recovery Utah Initiative Executive order strengthens coordination to help Utahns access treatment, recovery support and long-term stability
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SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) -Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed an executive order today establishing the Recovery Utah Initiative, a statewide effort to coordinate Utah's response to addiction, homelessness and serious mental illness.
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Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: Sept. 21 - Sept. 25, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: Sept. 21 - Sept. 25, 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. 21
8:05 a.m. Hold Gre
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Hearing the whole story: Students get practical experience through the Mental Health Legal Clinic
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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Hearing the whole story: Students get practical experience through the Mental Health Legal Clinic
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Utah Law's Mental Health Legal Clinic launched in spring 2026 at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute Crisis Care Center in South Salt Lake. Led by Clinical Assistant Professor Sam Heppell, the clinic allows students to work with patients and help them address their legal needs
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ICYMI: Blunt Rochester, Curtis Call for AI Hearings, Regulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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September 18, 2026
ICYMI: Blunt Rochester, Curtis Call for AI Hearings, Regulation
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and John Curtis (R-Utah), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, sent a letter to Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), leadership of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, urging
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ISU to Host 2026 Mountain West Marching Invitational at ICCU Dome
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 21 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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ISU to Host 2026 Mountain West Marching Invitational at ICCU Dome
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The invitational will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing approximately 25 marching bands performing precision drill, musicianship and visual artistry before judges and spectators. The event is open to the public, with admission $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available for purchase at the ICCU Dom
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Nominees announced for Third District Court vacancy
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Nominees announced for Third District Court vacancy
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SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) -The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Court. The vacancy will result from Judge Robert Faust's retirement on Jan. 1, 2027.
The nominees for the vacancy are: Michael Barnhill, partner, Michael Best & Friedrich; Matthew Janzen, Special
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Alerts National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by Chinese Businesses
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond alerts National Security Council to exploitation of FDA approved drugs by Chinese businesses
September 21, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is alerting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to a national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is being exploited by Chinese businesses.
Drummond and 19 other st
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OU College of Medicine presents honors during Evening of Excellence
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU College of Medicine presents honors during Evening of Excellence
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Three physicians and a community supporter were honored during the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2026 Evening of Excellence. The annual gala was held Sept. 17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel.
Mary Kay Gumerlock, M.D., Steven A. Crawford, M.D., and O. Joe Hines, M.D., were inducted into the coll
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OU College of Medicine Presents Honors During Evening of Excellence
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news:
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OU College of Medicine Presents Honors During Evening of Excellence
September 21, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY - Three physicians and a community supporter were honored during the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2026 Evening of Excellence. The annual gala was held Sept. 17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel.
Mary Kay Gumerlock, M.D., Steven A. Crawford, M.D., and O. Joe Hi
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Rep. Huffman, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump, Interior Secretary Burgum on Opposition to Reductions in National Monument Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on opposition to reductions in national monument protections:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
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The Honorable Doug Burgum
Secretar
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SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State
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In a battle of top 10 programs, South Dakota State used a bruising run game to get the better of Youngstown State, 27-20. Jackrabbits' running back Josiah Johnson ran for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns, the last of which came in the third quarter to give SDSU a 24-10 lead, allowing the Jackrabbits to cruise to vic
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news:
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
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The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Council will mark 15 years of partnership on the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report during this year's event, Friday, Oct. 23.
The gathering will take place at the
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The Wilderness Society in the news
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [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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University of Arkansas: State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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State of Northwest Arkansas Region, Quarterly Business Analysis Set for Oct. 23
Sep. 21, 2026
The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Council will mark 15 years of partnership on the State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report during this year's event, Friday, Oct. 23.
The gathering will take place at the Fayetteville P
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University of Hawaii Appoints New Tech Transfer Executive to Lead Its Innovation, Commercialization Efforts
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 21 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
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UH appoints new tech transfer executive to lead its innovation, commercialization efforts
Sep 21, 2026
The University of Hawaii has announced that Denichiro "Denny" Otsuga has been appointed as director of the Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC), which is housed under the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, effective September 21.
In his new role, Otsuga will be
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USU Geotechnical Engineer Studies Earthquake Aftermath in Search of Answers for Utah
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Geotechnical Engineer Studies Earthquake Aftermath in Search of Answers for Utah
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Data generated from earthquakes can quickly start to disappear as cleanup begins. Facing environmental volatility, a Utah State University professor is employing new tactics to preserve data and develop more robust infrastructure in Utah and around the world.
Brady Cox, a geotechnical engineering professor, has been selected t
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