WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- America First Policies issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * AFPI Condemns the Murder of Charlie Kirk & Prays for the Kirk Family This afternoon, at a Utah Valley University campus event, conservative media personality, father, and devout Christian Charlie Kirk was assassinated. This horrific act of violence is a result of years of escalating rhetoric against those who champion common sense, America First policies, and biblical values. Violence ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * AFPI Condemns the Murder of Charlie Kirk & Prays for the Kirk Family Greg Sindelar This afternoon, at a Utah Valley University campus event, conservative media personality, father, and devout Christian Charlie Kirk was assassinated. This horrific act of violence is a result of years of escalating rhetoric against those who champion common sense, America First policies, and biblical values. Vi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Alianza Americas Condemns Political Assassination in Utah Valley University Chicago, IL -- Alianza Americas condemns the assassination of right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk. Political violence is the reflection of the erosion of the social contract. Unnecessary aggressive rhetoric and actions against those with opposing politica more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Association for Utah Community Health (AUCH) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing grave concerns regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, as outlined in Docket No. HRSA-2025-14998. This pilot program, which is set to begin in January 2026, is seen by AUCH as potentially detrimental to Community Health Centers (CHCs) and the 32.5 million me more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Condemns Charlie Kirk Assassination as a "National Disgrace and a National Tragedy" * Lexington, KY-- After President Donald Trump confirmed that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Wednesday at Utah Valley University, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) released the following statement: "The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a national disgrace, a national tragedy, and a wake  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is preparing to auction federal coal resources in Emery County, Utah. The Little Eccles Tract, identified as UTU-92226, will be offered for competitive sale through a sealed bid process. The tract encompasses 120 acres and has one minable coal bed known as the Lower O'Connor A seam. The minable portions of the seam are between 10.5 and 15.7 feet thick. The area contains approximately 1.29 million tons  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM to offer federal coal lease sale near Skyline Mine * PRICE, Utah -- The BLM will offer a competitive lease by sealed bid of approximately 120 acres containing an estimated 1.29 million tons of recoverable federal coal within the Little Eccles Tract near Skyline Mine in Emery County. This action supports Executive Order 14241, "Reinvigorating America's Beautiful more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Brady Responds to Shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University Brady condemns the targeting of public figures and calls for a united front against America's gun violence epidemic * Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention group, condemns today's shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Brady President Kris Brown said: N more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Murder of Charlie Kirk in Utah, Calls for End to Hateful Rhetoric * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the murder of Charlie Kirk in Utah, offered condolences to his family and called for an end to the hateful rhetoric that often leads to political vi more PR

BURBANK, California, Sept. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * CALLING ALL SAINTS, SINNERS AND SUITORS TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL NAMED 'THE BACHELORETTE' FOR SEASON 22 * Disney/Michael Kirchoff* Click Here To Download. Taylor Frankie Paul is stepping into the spotlight as leading lady for the 22nd season of "The Bachelorette." After igniting "MomTok" and going viral for pulling back the curtain on Salt Lake's soft-swinging more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * The coward is in custody By David Zimmer Following a joint press conference and other reporting we know that last evening, about 33 hours after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University (UVU), law enforcement took the suspect into custody. The susp more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 9 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Rendering Released for the Osaka Japan Temple It will be the fifth temple in the country * The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the rendering for the Osaka Japan Temple. This temple will be built on a 10-acre site located at 3-50-1 Sugi, Hirakata City, Osaka, 573-0117 Japan. Plans call for a two-story temple of approximately 34,320 square feet. A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Committee Advances Lee's University of Utah Research Park Act Today, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the University of Utah Research Park Act out of committee. The proposed legislation would protect and preserve the University of Utah's nearly 600-acre Research Park. Representative Blake Moore (R-UT) l more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Statement on Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after Charlie Kirk, head of Turning Point USA, was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University: "I was devastated to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Charlie Kirk has been a leading voice for the co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Secures Key Wins in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 * WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on his vote in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "As co-chair of the House Military Depot Caucus and the House Air Force Caucus, I have worked to secure numerous bipartisan policy measures in the NDAA that more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood's Statement on Charlie Kirk's Death * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) issued a statement following news that conservative figure Charlie Kirk had passed away after being shot at an event in Utah. "From the White House to college campuses, Charlie Kirk used his platform to talk about conservative principles, share his faith in Jesus, and to conne more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Reduce Hunger Among Military Families * WASHINGTON -- Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Josh Riley (D-NY) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Military Food Security Act of 2025 alongside Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). The l more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement on Assassination of Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C. \--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement on the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative political activist, Charlie Kirk, at Utah Valley University. "Charlie was a leader in the conservative political movement with many promising years to come. His assassination is a vile and reprehen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU Statement on the Events at Utah Valley University * Summary CHICAGO--Statement from Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates on the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the political violence that continues to plague our country and democracy: CHICAGO--Statement from Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates on the death of conservative ac more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Dialogue in pursuit of truth Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative advocate, was murdered at an event on the campus of Utah Valley University on Wednesday, doing something he was committed to -- returning the concept of dialogue in pursuit of truth to our college campuses.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC Statement on the Murder of Charlie Kirk * DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement in response to the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University: "Today, in yet another horrific act of targeted political violence, Charlie Kirk was murdered in cold blood on a school campus. Though we're still awaiting further details, in all likelihood, he was murdered for expressing his more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Mourns The Passing Of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, thirty-one year-old conservative activist, American political legend, and cultural icon, Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a speaking engagement on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, UT. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released the following statement: "Charlie Kirk was not only an American political legend, but more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Reflections on Current Events Today, the images of chaos and violence that erupted yesterday at two schools are replaying 24-7 on the news and on social media. The senseless and devastating attacks at Evergreen High School in Colorado and at Utah Valley University are impacting us all with profound sorrow, uncertainty, and disbelief. This is compound more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration acting on behalf of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced that final agency actions have been taken regarding a highway project on Interstate 80 and State Route 224 in Summit County, Utah. The project aims to improve transportation in the Kimball Junction area. The proposed improvements will include upgrades to the interchange capacity, as well as enhancements to intersections a more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 13 -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Gardner Institute launches "Northwest Valley Datapoints" research series to help inform community stakeholders in Northwest Salt Lake County To inform local decision-makers and community partners, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is launching "Northwest Valley Datapoints," a series of fact sheets designed to provide important data about Northwest Salt Lake Count more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement on Defiance of Bipartisan Cooperation, Departure of Decades of Precedent on ENR Committee, Opposition to FERC Nominees * WASHINGTON -- In his opening statement during a business meeting on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider pending nominations and legislation, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, criticized  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10, 2025, at 1300 Longworth House Office Building: WITNESS LIST: * Mrs. Jamie Barnes, Utah State Forester, Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, Utah Department of Natural Resources, Salt Lake City, UT. * Mr. Bradley "Scott" Dane, Executive Director,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * New Interior Secretarial Order Undermines Utah Land and Water Conservation Fund Investments GreenLatinos denounces scheme to force public land sell off and surveil citizens * In response more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, an organization that says it inspires, empowers and enables wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation, issued the following news: * * * Janice Gardner wins Jim McDonough Award * Janice Gardner, the executive director of Sageland Collaborative and a tireless advocate for wildlife, has received the Jim McDonough Award for her contributions to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on Death of Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, was shot at an event at Utah Valley University (link is external) and later died from his injuries. "I send my deepest condolences to Charlie Kirk's family and loved ones as they mourn t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF CHARLIE KIRK * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am shocked by the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Political violence of any kind and against any individual is unacceptable and completely incompatible with American values. We pray for his family during this tragedy.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF CHARLIE KIRK * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am shocked by the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Political violence of any kind and against any individual is unacceptable and completely incompatible with American values. We pray for his family during this tragedy. *** Original text here: h more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Supports Trump Energy Agenda with Protections for Utah Energy Producers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation today to support President Trump's American energy dominance agenda and shield Americans from artificially high gas prices by protecting Utah oil refineries from unfair fines by the federal government. The Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act would block th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * LWV Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON -- The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA: "The League of Women Voters is horrified by the targeted murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. "We extend our condolences to Mr. Kirk's wife, children,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Counties issued the following news release: * * * National Association of Counties Statement on the Killing of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON - In response to the fatal shooting today of Charlie Kirk, National Association of Counties (NACo) President J.D. Clark issued the following statement: "Our thoughts tonight are with the family of Charlie Kirk following his fatal shooting in Utah. "Acts of v more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Issues Statement Condemning Political Violence in Every Form * Washington, DC - NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore have issued the following statement condemning political violence in every form: "As Governors, we stand together--Republicans and Democrats--in condemning political violence in eve more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Nobel Peace Prize Winner to Speak at USU Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Liberian women's rights advocate Leymah Gbowee will speak at a Sept. 25 event on the Logan campus of Utah State University. "How to End a War: A Conversation with Leymah Gbowee" will feature a discussion between Gbowee and Patrick Mason, professor of religious studies and Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Cult more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Statement on Assassination of Charlie Kirk * NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, joins the nation in grieving the loss of Charlie Kirk, Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, struck down by an assassin during a public open appearance at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah. Kirk was a thought leader who peacefully challenged opposing viewpoints more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Advances Utah Priorities in Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) released the following statement after voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. "The FY26 National Defense Authorization Act puts Utah and America First," said Rep. Owens. "From fully funding the F-35 and Sentinel missile programs at Hill Air Force Base t more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [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: * * * PEN America Condemns "Horrific" Killing of Activist Charlie Kirk While Speaking on a Utah Campus * (NEW YORK) -- PEN America condemned the killing today of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA. Kirk was shot and killed while giving a speech at Utah more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Condemns the Shooting of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after Charlie Kirk, co-founder of a young conservatives organization, was shot at an event at Utah Valley University, U.S. Senator Jack Reed condemned the assassination attempt, stating: "I strongly condemn this reprehensible attack and hope Mr. Kirk will be okay and the shooter is brought to justice. "You can disagree, deba more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Mourns the Tragic Assassination of Charlie Kirk * Charlie Kirk, 31, was tragically shot and killed at a Utah Valley University event. Rep. Burlison issued the following statement: "Charlie Kirk was instrumental in leading the conservative youth movement across our country. He led the charge across college campuses, defending individual liberties and teaching a generation of young  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Rep. Kennedy Introduces Legislation to Restore Accountability and End Waste in the Federal Protective Service Representative Mike Kennedy (UT-03) alongside Representative Shomari Figures (D-AL) introduced H.R. 3425, the Personnel Oversight and Shift Tracking (POST) Act (link is external), bipartisan legislation that fixes long-standing failures within the Federal Protective Service and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Owens Announces Hearing on Reforming College Pricing for Students and Families Tuesday, 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 "No More Surprises: Reforming College Pricing for more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Mourns the Tragic Murder of Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after the news that Charlie Kirk, Founder and President of Turning Point USA, was killed while speaking with students at Utah Valley University. "Sandy and I are mourning the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. Our prayers are with his family, hi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Mike Kennedy and Senator Mike Lee Co-lead Resolution Condemning Assassination of Charlie Kirk and Honoring His Legacy * WASHINGTON - Representative Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced the following House Resolution in response to the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk yesterday on Utah Valley University's Campus: RESOLUTION Condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and more PR

HARLEM, New York, Sept. 12 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release: * * * REV. AL SHARPTON CONDEMNS SHOOTING OF CHARLIE KIRK IN UTAH NAN Founder Denounces Brazen Shooting of Charlie Kirk * Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), strongly condemned today's shooting of Charlie Kirk. "Any form of physical violence is deplorable, especially today's brazen attack on Charlie Kirk. We can disagree, we can debate, but we can never, eve more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement on the Death of Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after it was announced that Charlie Kirk died following a shooting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday: " Charlie Kirk was participating in the very American act of political dialogue when he was taken from us. He was a husband, son, and father more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Scholarship From Professor and Wife Making All the Difference for USU Southwest Student By Marcus Jensen EPHRAIM, Utah -- Paying for school felt like a distant fantasy for Whitney McKay. The single mother of two active sons, ages 14 and 11, McKay is their sole caregiver and must have her days revolve around her sons' schedules right now. But with the help of a new scholarship, McKay can fulfill her educational dr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Lee Introduces Resolution Condemning Assassination of Charlie Kirk and Honoring His Legacy * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a resolution today in response to the assassination of conservative leader and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk yesterday during an event on Utah Valley University's campus. A companion resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives b more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Republican Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Remembering Charlie Kirk * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution honoring the life of Turning Point USA's founder, Charlie Kirk. Charlie was assassinated while holding an event at Utah Valley University's campus. "My wife Laina and I are de more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Mike Lee Issues Statement on Murder of Charlie Kirk on UVU Campus * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement on the murder of conservative leader and Turning Point co-founder Charlie Kirk earlier today at Utah Valley University: "Charlie Kirk was an American patriot, an inspiration to countless young people to stand up and defend the timeless truths that make our  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Curtis Launch Consumer Safety Technology Act to Strengthen AI and Blockchain Safeguards U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and John Curtis (R-Utah), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, yesterday introduced the Consumer Safety Technology Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize consumer protection tools a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * SENATORS LAUNCH CONSUMER SAFETY TECHNOLOGY ACT TO STRENGTHEN AI AND BLOCKCHAIN SAFEGUARDS * Yesterday, U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced the Consumer Safety Technology Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize consumer protection tools and keep American families safe in a rapidly changing di more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Death of Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C. - Today Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after it was reported Charlie Kirk, Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. "The loss of Charlie Kirk marks a tragic day for American politics. Charlie was a patriot who lived his conservative values by champion more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Fatal Shooting of Charlie Kirk * Washington, DC-- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. "The murder of Charlie Kirk today in Utah is horrifying and evil. We send our deepest condolences to his family and those who loved more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Statement from AFP President and CEO Emily Seidel on the Shooting of Charlie Kirk * # Sep 10, 2025 by AFP Arlington, VA - AFP President and CEO Emily Seidel issued the following statement on the shooting of Charlie Kirk: "We are horrified by the news of the shooting at Utah Valley University that left Charlie Kirk seriously injured. Our thoughts are with Charlie, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on Tragic Shooting of Charlie Kirk * I extend my thoughts and prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family following the recent assassination attempt at an event in Utah. No individual, regardless of political beliefs, should ever have to fear for their life simply for engaging in public discourse. This violent act is a tragic reminder of how far we hav more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: CAP's Neera Tanden Condemns Charlie Kirk Shooting * Washington, D.C. -- After reports that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an appearance in Utah, Neera Tanden, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement: This horrendous act of violence is despicable and represents a blatant attack on our democratic values. Disagreement, ev more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Undocumented Mexican National Sentenced for Drug and Immigration Crimes in the District of Utah Kevin Enrique Sanchez-Carrillo, 25, a native and citizen of Mexico, who had been living in Draper, Utah, was sentenced to 60 months' imprisonment by Senior U.S. District court Judge Dale A. Kimball. In addition to Sanchez-Carrillo's term of imprisonment, upon his rele more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * When Getting a Job Makes You Go Hungry Three months ago, you left your country fearing for your life. Now, you're learning to navigate a new city, where the street signs are in a new language. You're learning to navigate social interactions that operate on slightly different rules. You're applying for jobs to support your family. You've figured out how to get to the grocery store more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Blanding Child Care Receives National Recognition By Marcus Jensen BLANDING, Utah -- The Jr. Aggies Academy, an early care and education program for the children of faculty, staff and students who attend Utah State University Blanding, has received national recognition. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) officially recognized the child care center for its commitment to quali more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following statement on Sept. 12, 2025, by Interim President Alan L. Smith: * * * USU Interim President: USU Condemns Political Violence Editor's note: USU Interim President Alan L. Smith sent the following message to students on Sept. 12, 2025. Dear Students, In the wake of this week's tragic event, our hearts at Utah State University are heavy. We recognize the profound impact this has had on our campus, Utah's institutions of highe more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Launches Healthy Aggies Coalition in Collaboration With Bear River Health Department USU Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Bear River Health Department, has announced the launch of the Healthy Aggies Coalition, a new campuswide initiative dedicated to fostering a culture of health and wellness among students. Comprised of students, staff and faculty, the coalition will work to prevent substance misuse more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Leading With Love: Erin Clark Inspires Students at First Dare Mighty Things -- Together! Summit At the first-ever Dare Mighty Things -- Together! Summit on Friday, more than 400 students gathered to hear Erin Clark, co-author of Leading Through, challenge traditional notions of leadership and invite the audience to embrace a more human-centered, collective approach. Reflecting on a recent summit on reinvention, C more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA dedicates new Southern Utah National Cemetery * WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration today dedicated the Southern Utah National Cemetery in Cedar City, Utah. The new grounds will accommodate casketed and cremated remains, with approximately 215 interments anticipated each year and space to eventually house 13,434 gravesites. The first buri more PR

SANDY, Utah, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2025: * * * Walberg, Owens Host Roundtable on Working Families Tax Cuts Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) hosted a roundtable in Salt Lake City, Utah to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts are unlocking o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Wright ANGB to gain ANG cyber operations squadrons * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force has selected Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, Utah, as the Preferred Location for two Air National Guard cyber operations squadrons. The 109 th Air Control Squadron will be inactivated at Wright ANGB as part of the 2025 defense budget divestment of 50% of the ANG Tactical Air Control Party and Cont more PR