ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Utah Releases 2025 Legislative Scorecard # May 12, 2025 by AFP SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) released its 2025 legislative scorecard today to keep Utah lawmakers accountable for their decisions on the most important policy issues in this year's legislative session. After outlining its ambitious "Prosperity Elevated" 2025 policy agen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The American Energy Alliance issued the following news release: * * * All Eyes on Curtis WASHINGTON DC (5/16/25) - Today, the American Energy Alliance launched a five-figure advocacy initiative in Utah. The ads encourage Senator John Curtis (R-UT) to support the effort to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's approval of the Clean Air Act waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars (ACC II) rule. The Senate is expected to take up the measure before the Memorial  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 16, 2025, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Utah - Third Quarter 2024": * * * From June 2024 to September 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Utah were 95,601, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments from were 86,981, th more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 13 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Center for Quality of Life After Stroke Launches at University of Utah Health New Center Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery by Focusing on Long-Term Well-Being and Community Integration SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- Nearly 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke each year, and many experience changes to cognition, language, mobility, and mood that can last for months or years. Despit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Chairman Lee Introduces Bill to End Biden's Trillion-Dollar "Green New Deal" Subsidies Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced the Energy Freedom Act, legislation to repeal more than 20 green energy tax subsidies created or expanded by the Biden Administration's  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Invest in American Military Depots WASHINGTON - Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT-01), Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), and Michael Cloud (R-TX-27) introduced the Depot Investment Reform Act to help military depots across the nation respond to national security needs by making federal investments more responsive. "I am immensely proud to represent the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Leads Bipartisan and Bicameral Letter to DoD Secretary Hegseth on Critical Hiring Freeze Exemptions WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01), Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth encouraging the Department of Defense ("DoD") to exempt all depots, shipyards, arsenals, and maintenance fac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Publishes Opinion Piece on His Legislation to Create Investment Accounts for Every American Child WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Money Accounts for Growth and Advancement (MAGA) Act to create investment accounts for every American child to show them the power of capitalism and help them better achieve the American Dream. This proposal has support from President more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Secures Major Wins in the Tax Portion of the House Republican Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore secured several major wins for families and workers in the House Ways and Means Committee's tax bill that will be part of the Republican reconciliation package. This tax bill, which passed through committee Wednesday morning, will fuel America's economic growth, pu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Deseret Generation and Transmission Cooperative, headquartered in Vernal, Utah, has submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding a proposed revision of a Minor New Source Review permit for its Bonanza Power Plant. In its letter, Deseret expresses support for the proposed permit's operational benefits, particularly its potential to reduce emissions from the existing Bonanza Unit 1 coal unit. Deseret acknowledges the EPA's efforts, stating,  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Engaging with key policymakers as tax bill moves forward Credit unions and leagues are making visits with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and in-district - keeping up the momentum of their tax advocacy strategy as the House budget reconciliation bill works its way through the legislative process and towards a House vote. The Utah Credit Union Association and credit union CEOs Sterling Nie more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to Present All 46 Games of the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League Season * Both games on Friday, May 30 streaming on ESPN+ and Disney+ * 2025 ABC Season Opener: 2024 Championship rematch between Maryland Whipsnakes and the Utah Archers on Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. ET * 2025 PLL Championship Final on ABC: September14 at 12:30 p.m. ET ESPN will present the entire more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Utah search warrant results in 19 arrested ST. GEORGE, Utah -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in a joint operation with Washington City Police Department, served a Utah state search warrant May 14 for possession of false documents and illegal drugs at a collection of residences in Washington City. Those into custody include: * Six il more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: House Subcommittee Holds Field Hearing on Geothermal Energy Development CEDAR CITY, UTAH. - May 13, 2025 - Yesterday, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a field oversight hearing in Cedar City, Utah, focused on advancing geothermal energy development on federal lands. The session highlighted the untapped potential of geothermal energy - an abundant, reliable, a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Expedites Permitting for Critical Energy Project to Address National Energy Emergency The Department of the Interior announced today the expedited permitting review of a major energy project--the Velvet-Wood mine in Utah--under its newly established emergency procedures. As part of a strategic response to the national energy emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * KENNEDY, CURTIS, LEE INTRODUCE BILL TO ADVANCE BONNEVILLE SHORELINE TRAIL DEVELOPMENT Legislation paves the way for long-term protection, public access, and federal support for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Washington, D.C. - Representative Mike Kennedy (R-UT-03), joins Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mike Lee (R-UT) in introducing the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Feasibility Study Act, legislation to co more PR

FLOWER MOUND, Texas, May 15 -- The Knights Templar Eye Foundation issued the following news: * * * Knights Templar Eye Foundation 2025 ARVO Annual Meeting This year in May the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) held its annual meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, having the largest attendance since 2019 with over 10,000 members. After years of funding and observing the ARVO program funding has increased and is now $100,000 annually. We believe this is an ideal expansion  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Honors Law Enforcement Officers for National Police Week WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) honored Utah's law enforcement officers this week supporting two resolutions recognizing their service and the observance of National Police Week. "The courageous men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and our communities," said Senator Mike Lee. "In more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, May 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * MICC contract assists Army robotic test system development By Ryan Mattox, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs Office The Mission and Installation Contracting Command has awarded a $1.7 million contract to develop a state-of-the-art robotic mannequin system designed to test protective gear against chemical warfare agents. The contract, awarded  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Nevada Rural Electric Association (NREA) has expressed its strong support for Deseret Generation and Transmission Cooperative's permit applications to upgrade its Bonanza Power Plant in Vernal, Utah. In a letter to the EPA, the NREA emphasizes the projects' importance in securing a reliable and sustainable energy future. The proposed upgrades include adding Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to Bonanza Unit 1 and installing Gas Peaking Units at the site. NR more ST

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- R6 Regional Council, located in Richfield, Utah, has voiced its strong support for Deseret Generation and Transmission Cooperative's permit applications to upgrade its Bonanza Power Plant in Vernal Utah. In a letter to the EPA, R6 Regional Council emphasizes the projects' importance in securing a reliable and sustainable energy future. The proposed upgrades include adding Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to Bonanza Unit 1 and installing Gas Peaking Units at t more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Announces Hearing Titled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI" Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Restoring Excellence: The Case Against DEI." What: Subcommittee hea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Advances Three Key Trump Nominees at Interior & DOE WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted to advance three of President Trump's nominees for key positions at the Departments of Energy and the Interior: 1. Mr. William Doffermyre - Solicitor o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on May 15, 2025, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mr. Joel Rayburn, of Oklahoma, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs), vice Barbara A. Leaf, resigned * Mr. Chris Pratt, of Utah, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs), vice Jessica Lewis, resigned * * * Original text here: https://www.foreign more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Lee Statement on House Republicans' Public Land Sale Proposal Threatening Arizona and Nevada Water Security Includes Utah Land Sale Which Could be Used for Controversial Pipeline to Take Water from Colorado River WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and Susie Lee (D-Nev.) released the following statement in response to Rep. Mark Amodei's (R-Nev.) proposed amendment more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Merkley, Curtis Condemn CCP's Transnational Repression, Press for Sanctions on Hong Kong Judiciary Officials WASHINGTON --This week, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), incoming chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), co-chair of the CECC, and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Hong Kong Judicial Sanctions Act, which would hold officials  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Merkley, Curtis Condemn CCP's Transnational Repression, Press for Sanctions on Hong Kong Judiciary Officials WASHINGTON --This week, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), incoming chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), co-chair of the CECC, and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Hong Kong Judicial Sanctions Act, which would hold officials  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * Unleashing Geothermal Energy Development on Federal Land Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight field hearing on geothermal energy development on federal lands. "In order to restore American energy dominance, we must utilize an all-of-the-above approach that inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Utah Cancer Community Pushes Back Against Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements Volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the newly-formed Protect Medicaid Utah coalition gathered Wednesday afternoon to oppose work requirements for Medicaid which is currently being considered by the Utah Department of Health and Human more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Brown Farms, located in Beryl, Utah, has voiced strong support for permit applications submitted by Deseret Generation and Transmission Cooperative. In a letter to the EPA, owner Michael W. Brown emphasized the importance of affordable and reliable energy for the local farming community. Brown's letter highlights the benefits of the proposed projects, stating that they "represent an important step in securing a reliable and sustainable energy future for our community and t more ST

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Utah Municipal Power Agency (UMPA), located in Spanish Fork, has voiced its strong support for two Minor New Source Review (MNSR) permit applications submitted by Deseret Generation and Transmission Cooperative. In a letter to the EPA, UMPA emphasizes that these projects are a "critical investment" in the region's energy infrastructure. The applications pertain to the addition of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to Bonanza Unit 1 and the installation of G more ST

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has called on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to reform several federal regulations to reduce burdens and expedite project delivery. In its comments to Acting General Counsel Gregory D. Cote, UTA highlighted concerns with safety plan implementation, pre-award authority, NEPA processes, and Department of Labor (DOL) grant reviews. UTA expressed strong concerns about the Biden Administration's safety plan requirements, stating tha more ST