WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * "We Don't Worship Fauci" Lee Bill Pulls Tax Dollars from Schools that Deny Religious Vaccine Exemptions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation to keep federal tax dollars from schools that refuse to recognize religious exemptions for vaccinations. The Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood Education (GRACE) Act protects religious freedom and parental rights by cutting federal funding from noncompliant schools,  more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 23 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Book traces history, use of the Deseret alphabet * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Soon after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints moved its headquarters to what would become the Utah Territory, church president Brigham Young initiated a project to produce a new alphabet, one that would be both a more phonetically accurate depiction of the English language and a return to the pure language of God. The alphabet was heavily promot more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Welch Bipartisan Bill Supporting the Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statements after an amended version of their bipartisan Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act passed out of committee. The Senators' legislation would improve t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 24 -- The California Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * A Healthy School Year Starts with Back-to-School Vaccines CDPH reminds families to protect students by keeping children's immunizations up to date - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminds families of the importance of routine vaccines as students return for the new school year. Vaccination helps keep kids in school and doing the activities they love by preventing the spread serious illnesses. Californi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. US Department of the Interior, Director (630) Doug Burgum Attn: Bureau of Land Management, Director Steve Pearch 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Regarding: Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska. Docket BLM-2026-0001; A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222; LLHQ220000 To: Steve Pearce, Director of the more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington, Health Care Task Force Chair Blake Moore Introduce Legislation to Prevent Fraud in Government Programs House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas)joined Health Care Task Force Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah), Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), and Vice Chair Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) to introduc more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 24 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Church Provides Aid in Fight Against Ebola Virus in the DRC Church Partners with the National Institute for Biomedical Research in the DRC to Fight Ebola Virus - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided significant support to the fight against the Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in partnership with the National Institute for Biomedical Research (INRB). An official ceremo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Transit Funding for Fast-Growing Communities * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities (PATH) Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize how the federal government evaluates transit projects seeking funding through the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. Comp more PR

CEDAR CITY, Utah, July 22 -- Southern Utah University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Rebecca Bloom Named Executive Director of SUMA * Southern Utah University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Bloom as Executive Director of Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA), effective July 1, 2026. After serving as Interim Director over the past year, Dr. Bloom now assumes the role permanently, leading SUMA as it enters its next decade. Her appointment follows a national search and comes at an exciting time for the museu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration amended instrument flight procedures and related takeoff and departure requirements at airports across the U.S. in a final rule published July 23, 2026, to support safe and efficient operations within the National Airspace System. The rule establishes, amends, suspends or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at airports where revised criteria, navigational facility ch more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. FR-6616-N-01 - Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant to the Build America, B more ST

LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure * Key Takeaways * First single cell map of gene regulatory networks driving heart failure * Connects heart disease-linked DNA changes to specific heart cell types and genes * Provides a resource to identify new therapeutic targets beyond current limited options Researchers from University of California San Diego have created the most detailed map to date o more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 22 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Cox declares state of emergency for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties following wildfires and catastrophic flooding * SALT LAKE CITY (July 22, 2026) -Gov. Spencer J. Cox today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties as communities continue responding to the devastating impacts of this year's historic wildfire season and the dangerous flooding that has followed. The declaration ac more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 23 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Alumnus Combines Art and Geology to Bring Fossils to Life * Most of us would probably use the word "recent" to describe an event that happened within the last month or so. For paleontologists, however, "recent" has a much different meaning. Just ask Paul Kuchnicki, a GRCC graduate who combined his passion for art with a love of geology, and is discovering numerous ways to use his skills. Scientific Interpretation Meets Artistic Skill  more PR

SANTA MARIA, California, July 22 -- Allan Hancock College posted the following news release: * * * Hancock Names Valerie Rachelle as New PCPA Artistic Director * Written by: Chris McGuinness JULY 22, 2026- Allan Hancock College has selected veteran theatre director, educator, and arts leader Valerie Rachelle as the new artistic director and dean of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA), bringing a familiar face back to the nationally recognized conservatory after years of leading professional theatre organizations across the country.  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Earns Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Rankings in Private Wealth Law Holland & Hart is pleased to announce that its Private Client practice and nine attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), an annual guide that ranks leading lawyers and law firms serving the international private wealth market. The firm earned Band 1 rankings for Private Wealth Law in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. In addi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford and Amodei Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts and Protect Jobs * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, a bipartisan bill stop federally regulated trading platforms from offering sports betting and casino-style gambling under the guise of financial products. The legislation makes clear that the Commodi more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "Self-Funding" David Flippo Hasn't Released His Personal Financial Disclosure, Leaving Northern Nevadans in the Dark * Now over two months past due, David Flippo has yet to file a personal financial disclosure as required by law. While reporting to self-fund over $1.6 million dollars to his campaign, Flippo owes Nevadans an explanation as to the source of his apparent wealth and ability to self-fund a Congressional campaign. After mov more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Is AI Good or Bad for Preparing Engineers? A Utah State Professor Gets NSF Funding to Find Out * Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how undergraduate students learn and make decisions. However, if AI is relied on too heavily, it can impede students' ability to navigate problems on their own and improve their knowledge. Utah State University Professor Oenardi Lawanto received a grant of more than $600,000 from the National Science Foundation to stud more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide American Cities with Better Public Transportation Access * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities (PATH) Act, bipartisan legislation to provide growing American cities with better access to public transportation. The bill modernizes how the federal government evaluates transit projects seeking funding through the  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Large national study finds differences in multiple sclerosis death rates by age, race and geography * An analysis of more than 42,000 U.S. deaths linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) found that death rates varied by age, geography, and race and ethnicity, with Black patients dying younger than white patients and high blood pressure emerging as a growing contributor. The findings, just published in the journ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces PROTECT Act to Prevent Online Child Exploitation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation to shield children and other victims of sexual abuse from exploitation online. The Preventing Rampant Online Technological and Criminal Trafficking (PROTECT) Act requires platforms with explicit material to take reasonable steps to verify the age and consent of individuals who upload or appear in the content, while remaining c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Latter-Day Saint Colleagues Honor Pioneer Spirit on Senate Floor * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today joined his Latter-day Saint colleagues Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) to commemorate the arrival of the first company of Latter-day Saint pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. In a resolution delivered on the Senate floor, the senators highlighted how the virtues demonstrated by early Latter-day Saint pione more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, July 22 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Tech Atmospheric Scientists Linked to Three Research Projects Selected for DOE Genesis Mission * Michigan Technological University researchers are involved in three proposals tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy for consideration under its recently launched Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI. The mission's goal is to address national science and technology challenges using artificial intelligence. The more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Committee Approves Sen. Moran's Legislation to Streamline FAA Type Certification Process for AAM Aircraft * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation - yesterday applauded the Senate Commerce Committee's passage of the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, which he introduced with Sens. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.), to improve the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, ranking member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Opening Statement at U.S. Forest Service Chief Hearing Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from Chief Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service."  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed marketing limits for Far West spearmint oil producers for the 2026-2027 season. The proposed rule would establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and parts of Nevada and Utah. The agency said the action follows a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee and is intended to help maintain orderly market more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Gene Regulation Map Reveals Treatment Targets for Heart Failure Key points: * Researchers have made the first single cell map of gene regulatory networks driving heart failure. * The map connects DNA changes linked to heart disease with specific heart cell types. IMPACT: The map may help scientists find new targets to develop better heart failure treatments. - Heart failure remains the leading cause of illness and death world more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Moab Nursing Instructor Dianne Wright to Retire * MOAB, Utah -After 25 years in the nursing teaching industry, including nine years at Utah State University Moab, Dianne Wright has announced her retirement. Wright spent three years teaching part time and six years teaching full time as a professional practice assistant professor in the S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at USU Moab. During her time at USU Moab, she also sp more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU President Invites All Employees to Campus Picnic * Utah State University President Brad L. Mortensen has invited all faculty and staff across the university system for a campus picnic on the Quad in Logan to kick off the new academic year. Employees are encouraged to drop by for lunch when they can between 12:30 and 2 p.m. Aug. 18. "I'm so excited to connect with our university community and hear about the remarkable work our faculty and staff are doing in  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 24 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news on July 23, 2026: * * * Utah announces $18 million multistate settlement in 23andMe bankruptcy Resolution Addresses Genetic Data Breach Impacting Millions - The Office of the Utah Attorney General and the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection, alongside a coalition of more than forty states, today announced an $18 million settlement arising from the bankruptcy proceedings of genetic information company 23andMe. 23andMe, on more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 22 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Utah's Redtail AI supercomputer ranks among world's fastest, greenest * The University of Utah returns to the global supercomputing rankings with Redtail, an AI factory designed to expand access to advanced computing across the state. Redtail ranked No. 159 for performance and No. 76 for energy efficiency on the Top500 list of supercomputers released in late June. Among U.S. public universities, Redtail ranks fifth after systems at Texas A&M U more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 17, 2026 Mr. William Wesela National Policy Manager U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Re: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Publication Date: 6/18/2026 Docket Number: APHIS-2026-0628 Document Citation 91 FR 36787 Document Number more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. WESTERN STATES WATER COUNCIL 682 East Vine Street, Suite 7 / Murray, Utah 84107 / (801) 685-2555 / FAX (801) 685-2559 Web Page: www.westernstateswater.org July 13, 2026 Mr. Steve Pearce, Director Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusi more ST