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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for 2024-04-21 ( 7 items )  
Crack in Panguitch Lake Dam Prompts PETA's Proposal: Place Vegan Ad and We'll Help Pay For the Patch (10)
PANGUITCH, Utah, April 15 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: As officials continue monitoring a massive 60-foot-long crack that's threatening the integrity of the Panguitch Lake Dam, PETA sent a letter today to Allen Henrie, president of the West Panguitch Irrigation & Reservoir Company, offering to contribute to the considerable cost of fixing the fissure--provided that the company agrees to place PETA's eye-catching appeal on the dam urging resid more PR

OUTDOOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES INSPIRING EDUCATION LINEUP FOR OUTDOOR RETAILER SUMMER 2024 (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, April 19 -- Outdoor Industry Association issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: A member-led collective and the outdoor industry's catalyst for meaningful change, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today announced its lineup of education sessions and connection opportunities at the Outdoor Retailer Summer show in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 17-19, 2024. The lineup will address critical and intersectional topics including market and consumer trends, sustainability more PR

Ripon Society: Moore & Yakym Push to Get Federal Spending Under Control (10)
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: With millions of Americans filing their federal income taxes earlier this week, The Ripon Society hosted a dinner discussion Monday evening with two Members of Congress who are pushing to reform the federal budget process and restore a sense of accountability to the way hard-earned taxpayer dollars are being spent. The Members were Blake Moore and Rudy Yakym. Moore was elected in 2020 and represents  more PR

Salt Lake Chamber: Utah's Economy Continues to Advance With Low Unemployment and Strong Labor Market (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Salt Lake Chamber issued the following news: The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the March 2024 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders' understanding of Utah's economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state's economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. "At the end of this first quarter, we see Utah's economy continuing  more PR

SBA AND SMALL BUSINESS MAJORITY ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP TO ENGAGE ENTREPRENEURS ON CURRENT TOPICS OF CONCERN (10)
DENVER, Colorado, April 17 -- Small Business Majority issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: On Tuesday, April 23, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority will launch The EDGE--a new six-part webinar series for small businesses in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. This partnership will deliver small business resources on some of the most pressing issues affecting small business owners, including access to capital in  more PR

Society of Professional Journalists: Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 Winners Announced (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 20 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 9 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 9 comprises Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late spring. MOE Awards entries are judged by more PR

Union of Concerned Scientists: Bill to Extend Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Without Reforms a 'Slap in the Face' to Those Sickened by US (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) today introduced legislation that would extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) as-is, without needed improvements to provide health care screenings and financial compensation to communities sickened by nuclear weapons tests conducted in New Mexico and Nevada, uranium mining and nuclear waste. Congress should reject the bill and foc more PR