WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 388th Fighter Wing prioritizes ACE during home-station exercise HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AFNS) -- Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing completed a regional Agile Combat Employment exercise with the F-35A Lightning II, operating from forward and contingency locations. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alec Flowers, left, Senior Airman William Holt, center, and Staff Sgt. Erich Wegener, right, weapons load crew members assi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * The Best State in America is Utah, Says 2025 Best States Rankings U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and civic journalism, today announced the 2025 Best States rankings. The 2025 rankings evaluated all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories, including health care, educati more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 8 -- Breeze Airways, a domestic airlines, issued the following news release: * * * Breeze Airways Adds Two New Cities, 21 New Routes to its Nationwide Network New Breeze Service from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Salisbury, Md. to Begin This Fall SALT LAKE CITY (May 7, 2025) - Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today announced it will begin offering service in two new cities - Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Sali more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Chairman Lee and Ranking Member Heinrich Announce Upcoming Committee Schedule WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources announced its schedule for the week. A hearing will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:30 am in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC. A business  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lee Introduces Bill to End Biden Era Lightbulb Ban WASHINGTON -Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced the Liberating Incandescent Technology (LIT) Act, legislation to repeal Biden-era lightbulb regulations that effectively banned incandescent light bulbs nationwide. The more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Employee Stock Ownership Plans WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing legislation that will support Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and empower business owners who want to transition to employee ownership. Congressman Moore was joined by Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA), Congressm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Kennedy (UT-03) cosponsored the "Punishing Illegal Immigrant Felons Act" (H.R. 3242) introduced by Congressman Knott (R-NC), former federal prosecutor. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to raise mandatory prison sentences for illegal immigrants who commit felonies, in some cases requiring a minimum of 10 years in federal prison prior to dep more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 8, 2025 NAVY Aptim Federal Services LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (N62473-25-D-2211); ECC Expeditionary Constructors LLC,* Burlingame, California (N62473-25-D-2212); Energy Solutions Federal Support LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah (N62473-25-D-2213); Insight Tidewater LLC,* Brea, California (N62473-25-D-2214); ITP America LLC, Brea, California (N62473-25-D-2215); and Perma-Fix ERRG Services,* Oak  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has announced final agency actions related to the Mountain View Corridor--2100 North Freeway project in Utah County, Utah. This project involves the construction of approximately three miles of new highway along 2100 North, including a new interchange system at Interstate 15, auxiliary lanes, ramps to the existing frontage road system, and active transportation facilities. The actions are now fin more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 9 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * The First Presidency Offers a Message of Goodwill to Pope Leo XIV The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement on Thursday, May 8, 2025: "On behalf of the leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we extend heartfelt prayers and greetings to Pope Leo XIV. This significant moment in time  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied a protest filed by GovTranz LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) based in Salt Lake City, Utah. GovTranz challenged the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) rejection of its proposal for ground wheelchair transportation services at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The solicitation was issued under request for proposals (RFP) No. 36C24725R more ST

DENVER, Colorado, May 9 -- The Western Governors' Association issued the following news: * * * Help Utah Governor Spencer Cox scope his new WGA Chair initiative The Western Governors' Association (WGA) represents the Governors of the 22 westernmost states and territories. WGA is an instrument of the Governors for bipartisan policy development, information exchange, and collective action on issues of critical importance to the West. The 2026 WGA Chair initiative of Utah Governor Spencer Cox  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * House Republicans' Move to Sell Off Federal Lands is Betrayal of Public Trust "Fossil fuel corporations have been chomping at the bit to exploit federal protected lands for oil and gas drilling -- House Republicans appear all too willing to pave the way" Washington - Early this morning, Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee passed an amendment to a spending bill that wou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * Late-night amendment adds public lands sell-offs to drilling and mining giveaways in budget bill WASHINGTON D.C. (May 7, 2025) -- A budget reconciliation bill was passed by the House Natural Resources Committee with a last-minute amendment that sells off public lands in Nevada and Utah, adding to a host of giveaways to drilling and mining interests. The bill includes forced leasing i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Bill Establishes Obscenity Definition Across States WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act today to clarify the legal definition of "obscenity" for all states, making the transmission of obscene content across state lines more easily prosecuted. U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-IL) is the bill's co-lead in the House of Representatives. "Obscenity i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Curtis Introduce Strengthened Bipartisan Bill to Further Relations Between United States & Taiwan Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Utah's Senator John Curtis today introduced bipartisan legislation that reaffirms U.S. policy to support Taiwan's democracy and engagement with the world. The Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act --which Senator Merkley previously co-led wit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Backdoor public land deal advances, putting Zion and Utah public lands at risk Washington D.C.--In a split vote this week, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced a controversial amendment to the budget reconciliation bill that could force the disposal of thousands of acres of public land in Nevada and Utah, including those directly adjacent to Zion National Park. R more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Religious Liberty Firm Applauds U.S. Senate Bill Protecting Servicemembers Religious Liberty Rights Washington, D.C. --U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have introduced the Reaffirming Every Servicemember's Trust Over Religious Exempti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maloy: Targeted lands needed by local governments for infrastructure During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on the committee's reconciliation package, which includes $18.5 billion in savings, Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02) spoke in support of her amendment that would allow fair market values sales of targeted land in Washington County and Beaver County. Maloy: Mr. Chairman, the underlying b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Rep. Maloy: Utah is eager to be part of energy solutions Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) questioned Energy Secretary Chris Wright on how the department is working with the administration, states, and local governments to produce more energy during a budget hearing with the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. M more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Risch Introduces Bill to Fight Antisemitism at the UN WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Katie Bri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill Defending Troops' Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Reaffirming Every Servicemember's Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. This bill would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a Special Review Board to audit  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Advances Four Key Trump Nominees at Interior & DOE WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted to advance four of President Donald J. Trump's nominees for key energy and interior positions: * Dr. Andrea Travnicek - Assistant Secretary of the Interi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Fix Our Forests Act Gets Committee Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Curtis (R-Utah), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) applauded the continued progress of their Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act, as it received a legislative hearing this afternoon in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bipa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Curtis introduce bipartisan legislation to help small businesses bring new technologies to market WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) today introduced legislation that would help innovative small businesses commercialize their technologies. The Research Advancing to Market Production (RAMP) for Innovators Act updates the SBIR/STTR programs--oft more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * South Carolina Replaces Utah as the State with the Most Mandated Banned Books for All Public Schools (NEW YORK)-- South Carolina has voted to ban 10 more books in public schools statewide, raising the total to 22. This makes it the leading state for mandated book bans in every K-12 public s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Defending Troop's Constitutional Right to Freedom of Religion WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing the Reaffirming Every Servicemember's Trust Over Religious Exemptions (RESTORE) Act. "I'm proud to support the RESTORE Act, w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by University of Utah President Taylor Randall from an April 29, 2025, hearing on the University of Utah Research Park Act (H.R. 2876): * * * I am Taylor Randall, President of the University of Utah, the flagship public institution of higher education in Utah. I'm here in support of the University of Utah Research Park Act. * * * Brief Summary of Issue: The University asks that Co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has released "Utah International Trade, 2024" report in May 2025, detailing the state's international trade activities for the previous year. The report, authored by John C. Downen and Natalie Gochnour, reveals that Utah's goods exports totaled $18.2 billion in 2024. These exports played a significant role in the state's economy, contributing nearly $8.0 billion to Utah's gross domestic product (GDP), $15.9 billion to i more ST

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 9 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Utah exported $18.2 billion of goods in 2024, supporting over 70,000 jobs Utah's international trade sector continued to be a powerful driver of the state's economy in 2024, with $18.2 billion in goods exports supporting 70,171 jobs, according to a new report released today by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The report details the significant contributio more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Utah School District Will Now Allow First Grade Teacher to Post Prayer Chain Invitation in Faculty Lounge Heber City, UT --First Liberty Institute and the law firm Mayer Brown LLP announced that the Wasatch County (UT) School District will now allow first grade teacher Taryn Israelson to post a v more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit released the following testimony by Carlos M. Braceras, executive director of Utah Department of Transportation, on behalf of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, from an April 29, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: The Need for a Long-Term Solution for the Highway Trust Fund": * * * Chair Rouzer, Ranking Member Norton, and Members of the Subcommittee, t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Moran, Moore, Trahan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Employee Ownership of Businesses Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and U.S. Representatives Blake Moore (R-Utah) and Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to make it easier for private companies to transfer ownership of a business to their employees. Currently, over more PR

OGDEN, Utah, May 6 -- Weber State University issued the following news: * * * Weber State's free online tool can help community with estate planning OGDEN, Utah -- Weber State University has launched a new tool to make estate planning more affordable and accessible for the community. The free Wills Planner tool is available for anyone to use through Weber State's planned giving platform, helping users to create their will. Angie Anderson, WSU development coordinator, said filing a will can more PR

HAILEY, Idaho, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * WWP Condemns Public Lands Sale Provisions in House Budget Package Western Watersheds Project Condemns Public Lands Sale Provisions in House Budget Package  Amodei-Maloy amendment could force sale of nearly half a million acres without environmental review In a late-night maneuver Tuesday, Reps. Mark Amodei (R-NV) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) introduced a last-minute amendment more PR