NORFOLK, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Are You Wearing My Mom?' Amazing AI-Powered Calf Robot to Confront Leather-Clad Cedar City Shoppers Cedar City, Utah - Cedar City shoppers are in for a sci-fi spectacle on Wednesday when a walking, talking, AI-powered robot calf named Charli XC Cow will hoof it to Historic Downtown to ask leather-clad customers outside, "Are you wearing my mother?" The robot,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * 100 Organizations Urge House Leadership to Scrap Public Lands Sell-off Proposal WASHINGTON-- More than 100 organizations urged congressional leaders today to drop an amendment from the House budget bill that would force the sale of at least 500,000 acres of public lands in Nevada and more than 11,000 acres in Utah. "This public land sell-off amendment is unacceptable and sh more PR

HELENA, Montana, May 21 -- The Alliance for the Wild Rockies issued the following blog posting: * * * Alliance stops secret logging and burning project in Uintas-Wasatch-Cache National Forest What happens when government agencies try to sidestep the law and exclude the public on major projects? Well, sometimes they get away with it -- but not this time. The Forest Service tried to secretly log and burn a roadless area in northeast Utah but the Alliance for the Wild Rockies, one of the most su more PR

IRVING, Texas, May 17 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Big 12 Schools List 12 WNBA Players on Opening Day Rosters Twelve players from Big 12 schools are represented on opening day rosters for the 2025 WNBA season. It is the fifth year in a row that at least 12 Conference players are rostered to begin the season. Baylor leads league schools with six former BU players on rosters while Colorado, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Utah and  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 22, 2025, entitled "Utah Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025": * * * Utah had 76,000 job openings in March 2025, compared to 87,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job open more PR

OGDEN, Utah, May 23 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * The Church Helps New Utah Center Bring Healing from Child Abuse Longstanding collaboration with the Children's Justice Center reflects the faith's commitment to protect children A significant milestone has been reached in the effort to protect children in Utah's Weber and Morgan counties. On May 22, 2025, in Ogden, state, community and faith leaders gathered to celebrate the openin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Issues Statement After House Passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act early this morning. "After months of hard work, hours at field hearings and roundtable discussions, long committee markups, and a series of all-nighters here in the Capitol, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * CURTIS AND RUBIO HIGHLIGHT U.S. ENERGY LEADERSHIP, STRENGTHENING GOP VOICE IN GLOBAL CLIMATE INITIATIVES Curtis reaffirms importance of Republican engagement in global climate discussions, cites nuclear policy shift as example of GOP influence Washington, D.C. - During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio en more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * CURTIS, FOREIGN RELATIONS COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ADDRESS GANG VIOLENCE IN HAITI Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), Chair of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, joined Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Committee members Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Chris Coons (D-DE) in introducing the bipartisan Hait more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * CURTIS, SULLIVAN, MERKLEY, CONDEMN CCP'S TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION, PRESS FOR SANCTIONS ON HONG KONG JUDICIARY OFFICIALS Washington, D.C. - Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) this week introduced the Hong Kong Judicial Sanctions Act, which would hold officials of Hong Kong's judiciary accountable for human rights violations and support Hong Kongers facing persecution  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48097) on May 15, 2025, entitled "Energy and Water Development: FY2025 Appropriations" by energy policy specialist Mark Holt and natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations (E&W) bill funds civil works activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in the Department of Defens more PR

CEDAR CITY, Utah, May 20 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Fervo Energy CEO Tim Latimer from a May 12, 2025, field hearing entitled "Letting Off Steam: Unleashing Geothermal Energy Development on Federal Land": * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, distinguished Members of this Committee and Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Tim Latimer, and I am Co-founder an more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Honoring Service & Leadership: The Major Brent Taylor Foundation Legacy Leadership Scholarship at USU By Maren Aller Brent Taylor was an inspirational leader whose life was defined by public service, deep patriotism, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. A decorated Army major, devoted husband and father, and dedicated public servant, Brent's legacy of leadership continues through the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * House passes "big giveaway" budget bill; drilling and mining interests to reap huge rewards WASHINGTON D.C. (May 22, 2025) -- A budget reconciliation bill was passed by the House absent an unprecedented and widely criticized amendment that would have sold off over 500,000 acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah. "The so-called 'one big beautiful bill' is just one big giveaway. By o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Department Approves Utah Uranium-Vanadium Mine to Strengthen U.S. Mineral Security Date: May 23, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON -- In a groundbreaking move to bolster domestic critical mineral production, the U.S. Department of the Interior has greenlit the Velvet-Wood uranium and vanadium mine in San Juan County, Utah--marking the nation's first project approv more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Releases Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources in Southwestern Wyoming Date: May 21, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON -- The Department of the Interior today announced the release of a new U.S. Geological Survey assessment identifying significant undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources in the Mowry Composite Total Petroleum System.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * L3 Technologies Inc. Agrees to Pay $62,000,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations arising from Submission of False Cost or Pricing Data on Defense Contracts L3 Technologies Inc., a corporation doing business in Utah, has agreed to pay the United States $62 million to settle allegations that its division, Communications System West, violated the False Claims Act and the Truth In Negotiations Act  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces OFF Act to Protect Farmers, Cut Government Waste WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act today with Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) to protect agricultural producers and cut government waste by enforcing transparency in checkoff programs. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) cosponsored the legislation. " more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * Lee, Colleagues Lead Legislation to Counter Adversary Nuclear Program WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the International Nuclear Energy Act. This legislation aims more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Curtis Introduce Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Curtis (R-Utah), introduced the Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act. This legislation conveys approximately 24 acres of federally managed land from the Dixie National Fores more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Maloy Statement on House Passage of Budget Reconciliation Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act : "I worked hard with my colleagues in the House and locally elected officials to make sure that the one big, beautiful bill represented the unique needs of Utahns. My lands amendment would have delivered critical relief to f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Medicaid Cuts Threaten Utahns - Cancer Advocates Urge Sen. Curtis to Oppose Tuesday, Utah advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) delivered nearly 1,000 petitions signed by constituents to Sen. John Curtis' district office in Salt Lake City, urging him to protect Medicaid by opposing any cuts to the program. The postcards highl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice on May 22, 2025: * * * Summary Company Announcement Date: May 21, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 22, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages; Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Allergen - Egg, tree nuts Soy and Milk Company Name: New Grains Gluten Free Bakery Brand Name: New Grain Gluten Free Bakery Product Description: Breads, bagels, caramel bars, more PR

CEDAR CITY, Utah, May 20 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Paul A. Thomsen, vice president of Ormat Technologies Inc., from a May 12, 2025, field hearing entitled "Letting Off Steam: Unleashing Geothermal Energy Development on Federal Land": * * * Chairman Stauber, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Paul A. Thomsen, and I am the Vice President of Ormat Technolo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Announces May Mobile Office Hours WEST JORDAN -- Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) announced the May 2025 schedule for his mobile office hours, where staff members will be available in local communities to assist constituents with federal agency interactions, passport renewals, service academy inquiries, and more. Staff mobile offices will be available at the following times and locations: Wed more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Holds Hearing on Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI WASHINGTON - Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI" : "Whitewashing history. Creating a conservative boogeyman. Using a racist dog-whistle. "These are the Left's  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Owens Holds Hearing on Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT), delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI": "Whitewashing history. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Introduces the Universal School Choice Act WASHINGTON - Education and Workforce Committee Vice Chair Burgess Owens (R-UT) introduced the Universal School Choice Act, historic legislation to fulfill the promise of educational opportunities for every family in every zip code. The bill provides up to $10 billion annually in dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits to individuals and businesses that dona more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Reduces Red Tape for Utah Recreation Industry WASHINGTON - Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) introduced the Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act to reduce regulatory burdens on Utah workers in the outdoor outfitting and guiding industry. "The Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act is a return to common sense, ensuring Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens to Root Out DEI in Higher Education WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, May 21, at 10:15 a.m. ET, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) will hold a hearing titled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI." "DEI isn't about opportunity--it's a Marxist ideology that divides Americans, punishes merit, and weakens our institutions from within," said Chair O more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * Public land sales stripped from House budget bill, though drilling and mining giveaways remain WASHINGTON D.C. (May 21, 2025) -- As reflected in a manager's amendment, the House budget reconciliation bill is set to advance without a widely criticized amendment that would have sold off at least 500,000 acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah. Lydia Weiss, senior director for governm more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Removal of Public Lands Transfer Provision a Testament to Zinke, Public Input DENVER -- Congress' decision to remove a problematic public-lands sell-off provision from the House reconciliation bill is a testament to the overwhelming public outcry and the leadership of Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.). The provision, added to the bill in a late-night maneuver, would more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures First Major Win for Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus by Blocking Public Lands Sell-Off WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced the first major victory for the newly formed Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, which he co-founded earlier this year. Thanks to strong opposition from the caucus, a controversial provision that would have authori more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse Statement on Removal of Nevada & Utah Public Lands Sale in Republicans' Disastrous Budget Bill Washington, D.C. -- After public outrage swelled following Congressman Joe Neguse's exposure of House Republicans' last-minute move to force the sale of thousands of acres of public lands in Utah and Nevada, the amendment was stripped from the reconciliation bill. The provision at issue would h more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Blake Moore and Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Electronics Manufacturing to America and Strengthen Supply Chains WASHINGTON - Reps. Blake Moore (R-UT) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to bolster domestic printed circuit board (PCB) and integrated circuit substrate production, which will strengthen U.S. supply chain security more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Leads Legislation to Counter Adversary Nuclear Energy Programs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Mike Lee (R-Utah), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * Risch, Colleagues Lead Legislation to Counter Adversary Nuclear Energy Programs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Senate Energy Committee Advances Four DOE, USGS Nominees Washington - Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced four of President Trump's nominees for key positions at the Department of Energy and the U.S. Geological Survey: 1. Mr. Jonathan Brightbill - General Counsel of the Department of Energy 2. Ms more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Super Powers: USU Researchers Say Alpacas' Unique Immune Systems Could Aid Humans By Mary-Ann Muffoletto With their lovable fluffy faces, generally docile demeanor and gangly, four-beat gait, alpacas are having a moment in popular culture. But the camelid mammals, native to South America, possess a unique super power. "These animals, which are part of the Camelidae family, like camels and llamas, have a unique cla more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), on behalf of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), has announced final agency actions concerning a proposed transportation project in Utah. This notice signifies that the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and other federal agency approvals for the project are now finalized. The project involves the construction of a new single-point urban interchange on Interstate 15 (I-15) more PR

CEDAR CITY, Utah, May 20 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following written testimony by Joseph Moore, a research professor at the University of Utah, from a May 12, 2025, field hearing entitled "Letting Off Steam: Unleashing Geothermal Energy Development on Federal Land": * * * Good afternoon Chairman Stauber and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. My name is Joseph Moore. I am a Research Professor at the University of Utah and th more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Science Unwrapped's 'Coriolis Carousel' Headed to Salt Lake City's Clark Planetarium A merry-go-round built by USU scientists in 2024 to demonstrate rotational forces for the College of Science's Science Unwrapped public outreach program will delight new Wasatch Front audiences. By Mary-Ann Muffoletto If you give Utah State University scientists Boyd and John Edwards a STEM outreach challenge, they'll go big.  more PR

CEDAR CITY, Utah, May 20 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Jake Garfield, deputy director for the Utah Office of Energy Development, from a May 12, 2025, field hearing entitled "Letting Off Steam: Unleashing Geothermal Energy Development on Federal Land": * * * Thank you Chairman Stauber, Representative Begich, and Representative Maloy, for the opportunity to participate in the hearing today. My name is Jake Garfield more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Sudden Weather Whiplash Events on the Rise New research reveals rapid temperature flips are becoming more frequent and intense worldwide -- posing growing risks to people, plants and infrastructure. By Lynnette Harris In a warming world, it's not just heatwaves or cold spells we need to worry about, it's the sudden swings between the two. A new study finds that "rapid temperature flips," where temperat more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * You Only Look Once: Deep Learning Closes Technology Gap in Tart Cherry Counting By Alyssa Regis When it comes to counting tart cherries and estimating yield, USU researchers are adopting YOLO: You Only Look Once. YOLO is an object detection algorithm that uses cameras to capture an image of the collected tart cherries and count the yield. Yield estimation is important to generate yield maps and aid in orchard mana more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Duchesne County Water Conservancy District (DCWCD), located in Roosevelt, Utah, has announced its strong support for Deseret Generation and Transmission Co-operative's proposed upgrades at the Bonanza Power Plant. In a letter dated March 31, 2025, to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), DCWCD General Manager Clyde Watkins urged the approval of permits for installing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology and new Gas Peaking Units. The DCWCD, which se more ST

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Stops Senate Passage of SAVE Act That Would Disenfranchise Millions of Americans WATCH : Padilla objects to Lee's attempts to pass the anti-voter SAVE Act by unanimous consent WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, blocked Senator Mike Lee's (R-Ut more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * [VIDEO] Rep. Lee Testifies Before Rules Committee in Support of her Amendment to Stop Amodei's Utah Land Grab That Jeopardizes Nevada's Water Security DOWNLOAD VIDEO OF TESTIMONY AND QUESTIONING HERE (link is external) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) testified before the Rules Committee in support of her amendment to stop House Republicans from moving forward with Congressman Mark Am more PR