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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for 2026-05-27 ( 24 items )  
4Life Research: North America Regional Events (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 27 -- 4Life Research issued the following news release: * * * North America Regional Events 4Life North America 2026 Regional meetings included Miami, Florida; Los Angeles, California; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Event topics included Affiliate growth strategies, motivation, and the science of 4Life Transfer Factor--with an emphasis on the company's latest discovery of transfer factors in plants. 4Life's East Coast Travel Team: Senior Vice President of Sales for the USA, Canada, a more PR

AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability. The c more PR

American Medical Association, 97 Co-Signers Issue Letter to 8 Members of Congress (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515  more PR

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability. The co more PR

Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online * New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online and shield big tech companies from accountabi more PR

Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children (10)
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children * Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability. The coalition warned th more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS * Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating technology companies from accountability. In more PR

Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant to Retire From Utah Supreme Court (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 23 -- The Utah State Bar issued the following news release: * * * Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant to Retire From Utah Supreme Court Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant announced he will retire from the bench effective August 31, 2026, concluding more than 26 years of service on Utah's highest court, including 14 years as chief justice - making him the longest-serving chief justice in Utah history. Chief Justice Durrant was appointed to the Utah Supreme Court in January 2000 by Governor Michael O. L more PR

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints President Johnson Meets With Maryland's Governor (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 27 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * President Johnson Meets With Maryland's Governor Relief Society leader and governor discuss service and family history - General Relief Society President Camille N. Johnson and Elder Michael P. Brady, an Area Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, met with Maryland's Governor Wes Moore in Annapolis, Maryland, on Friday, May 15, 2026, to discuss expanding opportunities for service and strengthening co more PR

Conn. AG Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children  Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.  "Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our investigation seeks to uncover exactly what the com more PR

Cure for a Boring Summer: Hidden Gems Adventure Guides (10)
LOGAN, Utah, May 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Cure for a Boring Summer: Hidden Gems Adventure Guides * Families, couples and individuals looking for meaningful ways to connect and have fun can explore dozens of free activity guides through Utah State University Extension's award-winning Hidden Gems adventure guide program. Each guide includes research-based relationship and social-emotional learning activities designed to strengthen communication, trust and family connections. According to Naomi Brower, U more PR

Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act * Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act). The KIDS Act would broadl more PR

Ga. A.G. Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers. The amicus or "friend of the court" brief, filed in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, argues that allowing a single Colorado locality to hold the entire  more PR

IDRPP Project Aims to Improve Follow-Up After Hearing Screening in 4 States (10)
LOGAN, Utah, May 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * IDRPP Project Aims to Improve Follow-Up After Hearing Screening in 4 States * Approximately 98% of infants born in the U.S. receive hearing screenings within one month of birth. It is the first step in ensuring that those with hearing differences have the best chance at success in building strong communication skills and supporting healthy socio-emotional and behavioral development. But follow-up after not passing a hearing screening is also critical, and it does more PR

Jonathan Wolf Honored as Penn State's 2026 Philanthropist of the Year (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Jonathan Wolf honored as Penn State's 2026 Philanthropist of the Year Penn State has named Jonathan Wolf as its 2026 Philanthropist of the Year. The award, which recognizes individuals, couples or families who have demonstrated exceptional generosity in the promotion and support of the University, celebrates Wolf's landmark gift in 2025 to dramatically scale up the University's resources for undergraduates studying to  more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, citing concerns the bill would weaken more PR

Office of Science & Technology Policy Director Kratsios Issues Remarks on Anniversary of President Trump Nuclear Executive Orders (10)
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following remarks by Director Michael Kratsios regarding the first anniversary of President Trump's nuclear executive orders at the Operation Gigawatt Summit held in Deer Valley, Utah: * * * Thank you. It is so good to be with you here in beautiful Utah. I want to thank Governor Cox for bringing us together today. Federalism is foundational to America's greatness, and states like Utah are fundamental to the American Nuclear Renaissance. As some of you ma more PR

SEMI Foundation, National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (10)
MILPITAS, California, May 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) * National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectronics Talent Pipeline MILPITAS, Calif., May 26, 202 more PR

Sen. Husted Joins Bill to Protect Small Business Owners' Data (10)
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 26, 2026: * * * Husted joins bill to protect small business owners' data Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) bill to reform the Corporate Transparency Act by limiting its reporting requirements to foreign companies. The bill would protect American small business owners from burdensome federal reporting requirements and prevent the Treasury Department from collecting their sensitive personal information. Under current law, many sma more PR

Sen. Lee, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security, Interior Depts. (10)
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the departments of Homeland Security and Interior: * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 22, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE Washington, D.C. 20528 * The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St, NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary more PR

Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Fed, Comptroller of the Currency (10)
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 20, 2026 Jonathan V. Gould Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th St. SW Washington, D.C. 20219 - Kevin Warsh Chair Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th St and Constitution Avenue N.W. Washington D more PR

SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 26 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners * The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce national winners of the 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards, recognizing collegiate work published or broadcast in 2025. This year, students and staffs from 45 collegiate and professional newsrooms across the United States are receiving national honors.  National contenders were previously recognized as  more PR

University of Michigan: Southwest's Drought is Shrinking Wildlife's Suitable Habitat (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * The Southwest's drought is shrinking wildlife's suitable habitat As people in the United States are coping with historic drought conditions, the country's wildlife is also facing problems because of the extreme aridity. Herbivores, omnivores and carnivores in the southwestern U.S. have all seen the extent of their suitable habitat shrink due to drought, according to a new study led by the University of Michigan. "The take-home message is tha more PR

USDA Designates Multiple New Mexico Counties as Natural Disaster Areas (10)
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Multiple New Mexico Counties as Natural Disaster Areas * Utah This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items suc more PR