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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Utah Newsletter for 2026-06-17 ( 12 items )  
Calif. Gov. Newsom Calls Out Trump's Weaponized DOJ as President Rewards His Criminal Cronies With Pardons (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom calls out Trump's weaponized DOJ as President rewards his criminal cronies with pardons Trump continues to pardon, protect, and reward convicted criminals, political loyalists, and January 6 rioters What you need to know: Governor Newsom today condemned the Trump administration's politically motivated DOJ investigation, all while President Trump continues to pardon convicted criminals, reward politic more PR

Congressman Moore Secures over $30 million for Utah Communities in Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (10)
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Secures over $30 million for Utah Communities in Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Blake Moore secured over $30 million for communities across Northern Utah in the committee-passed Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations. Funding will address local concerns on water, infrastructure, public safety, military readiness, and more. Funded projects include: Recipient: Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner Am more PR

Gibson Dunn Advised Otro Capital as Fund Counsel on Formation of Crimson Brand Partners (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Otro Capital as Fund Counsel on Formation of Crimson Brand Partners * Gibson Dunn advised Otro Capital as fund counsel on its partnership with the University of Utah and the University of Utah Growth Capital Partners Foundation to form Crimson Brand Partners. The Gibson Dunn corporate team was led by partner A.J. Frey and included associates Curtis Vella, Fiona Xin, and Kameron Mitchell.  more PR

Gov. Newsom: Over 3 Months Later - Donald Trump's Iran War Continues to Drain American Wallets (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Over 3 months later: Donald Trump's Iran war continues to drain American wallets While the Trump administration's policies drive up energy costs, California is protecting consumers What you need to know: At 107 days, Trump's reckless Iran war has cost Americans a growing $58.8 billion in extra fuel costs. California's petroleum watchdog is out with a new market update - and the findings make clear that Trump's reckle more PR

Grassley, Cornyn, Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Firearms Industry Against Baseless, Liberal Lawsuits (10)
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Grassley, Cornyn, Republican Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Firearms Industry Against Baseless, Liberal Lawsuits Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 14 Senate Republicans in introducing the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act. The legislation would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arm more PR

Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Colorado Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Colorado Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Sen. Hickenlooper and Reps. DeGette, Neguse, Crow, and Petterson support federal workers and their rights AURORA, Colo. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of five members of Congress for reelection to their seats representing Colorado in the 2026 elections.  more PR

RV Industry Association Presents Awards, Celebrates Excellence During RVs Move America Week (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Presents Awards, Celebrates Excellence During RVs Move America Week * Throughout RVs Move America Week 2026, the RV Industry Association recognized several individuals for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of the RV industry. Awards were presented in recognition of exceptional service and achievements in the areas of RV standards, industry unity, and government affairs. The Associat more PR

Six Faculty Members Receive 2026 Norm Jones Excellence in General Education Awards (10)
LOGAN, Utah, June 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Six Faculty Members Receive 2026 Norm Jones Excellence in General Education Awards * Utah State University has named six faculty members as recipients of the 2026 Norm Jones Excellence in General Education Award. The award recognizes instructors who make a lasting impact on students through exceptional teaching and contributions to general education. The award honors the legacy of Professor Emeritus Norman Jones, a longtime champion of general education at Utah more PR

United Way of Salt Lake Opposes Rule Undermining Head Start Support (10)
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- United Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed rule titled Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access. The organization highlights concerns that the proposed rule would weaken the ability of Head Start programs to deliver high-quality education and comprehensive services to low-income children and families. The agency has been urged to recognize the importance of maintaining stable and compet more ST

University of Utah: How data center flexibility can relieve stress on the Western grid (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 16 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * How data center flexibility can relieve stress on the Western grid * Data centers are among the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand, with some now consuming as much power as entire cities to generate the computing power needed to support expanding use of artificial intelligence. But unlike factories or hospitals, data center workloads are flexible. WESTMAP.AI, a new tool developed by researchers at the University of Utah's John and Ma more PR

Unlocking the Bigger Picture: ASPIRE Trip Participants Discover Broader Fields of Engineering (10)
LOGAN, Utah, June 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the Bigger Picture: ASPIRE Trip Participants Discover Broader Fields of Engineering * Student researchers at ASPIRE are diving deep to understand complex technology and find efficient solutions to pave the way to an electrified future. These efforts are part of a global push to leave the earth better for future generations, though it can be easy to lose sight of the global impact and systems that relate to highly specified technical research. But by more PR

USU Eastern Brings the University, Community Together at Passport to Eastern (10)
LOGAN, Utah, June 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Eastern Brings the University, Community Together at Passport to Eastern * PRICE, Utah -Utah State University Eastern welcomed alumni, donors and university and community leaders for Passport to Eastern, a weekend showcase of what makes USU Eastern a vital part of Eastern Utah. Passport to Eastern provided guests with an immersive look at campus life while highlighting the connections between the university and community. A total of 125 participants attende more PR