Utah Politics Newswire

U.S. Senate tries to limit NIL, foreign athletes in college sports

There are plenty of major issues that Congress could work on right now: cost-of-living, high gas prices, rising diesel fuel costs, and health care just to name a few. But with a lack of bipartisan solutions available before Election Day, U.S. senators …

Inside Utah Sen. Curtis' trip to Ukraine amid the war with Russia

WASHINGTON — The Senate just returned this week from its five-week recess. But that doesn't mean senators were necessarily on vacation; many were back home working and meeting with their constituents. For Sen. John Curtis, his recess break took him far …

Candidate Patrick Belmont condemns continuing voter suppression efforts by Utah lawmakers

LOGAN – While the battle over redistricting and gerrymandering may be over in Utah’s courts, its shadow still looms over the race in the House District 3 in the Legislature, according to Independent candidate Patrick Belmont. “Utah district maps have been …

The Peacemaker of Utah | Interview: Spencer Cox

As faithful Remnant listeners know, we try to avoid having politicians on the show. It just gets kinda awkward when you have to publicly rake them over the coals for eating mac and cheese on camera. But being good Burkeans, we know that all rules have …

University of Utah Drops Investigation Into College Republicans, Apologizes

Two students were accused of online harassment of a student who brought a “Happy Kirkiversary” cake to campus. Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune/Getty Images The University of Utah has dropped its investigations into two College Republicans …

Kyrgyz president reviews Utah ski resort expansion during US visit

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has reviewed plans for the large-scale expansion of the Deer Valley ski resort in Utah during his working visit to the United States, as Bishkek seeks to develop world-class year-round mountain tourism. Japarov was briefed on …

This season on State Street: Trust, ballots and political power

Utah has been using — and loving — mail-in ballots for years. But a fight in Washington, D.C. over how the country votes has put the state’s system in the spotlight, including a very public disagreement between two prominent Utah Republicans. This season …

President of Kyrgyzstan meets with Utah leadership

During his working visit to the United States, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov met with Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Senate President Stuart Adams in Salt Lake City. The parties discussed prospects for Kyrgyzstan — USA cooperation, as well …

Why Venezuelans picked Utah suburbs over Miami

Snow-covered mountains ringing a valley of wide, free-flowing roads remind Venezuelan transplants that the growing suburbs south of Salt Lake City offer what Miami can't. One million Venezuelans were released into the United States after crossing the …

Visit to USA: President of Kyrgyzstan shown use of Olympic facilities in Utah

10:07, 21 September 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 10:07, 21 September 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA As part of his working visit to the United States, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov visited …

Kyrgyzstan has big tourism ambitions: Japarov studies Utah’s experience

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, as part of his working visit to the United States, reviewed a major expansion project for Deer Valley ski resort in Utah. The project envisions the development of a new year-round resort cluster with modern hotel, …

Kyrgyzstan Has Big Ambitions in the Tourism Sector: The President Studied Utah's Experience in the USA

During a working visit to the USA, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic became acquainted with an ambitious project to expand the Deer Valley ski resort in Utah. The initiative involves the creation of a new year-round resort complex that will include …

The newest president of Utah’s largest university wants even more students enrolled. Here’s his plan.

'C'mon man': GOP senator baffles with wild claim during Nebraska campaign stop

A GOP senator baffled observers Sunday when he made a wild claim during a campaign stop in Nebraska. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) traveled to the Cornhusker State to stump for Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE). During one part of his speech, Kennedy tried to compare …

Opinion | Hate should be avoided, even in politics

A sign depicting Charlie and Erika Kirk sits by Denny Chimes during the vigil for Charlie Kirk hosted by UA’s chapter of Turning Point USA on Sept. 10, 2026. It is often said, “you should not speak ill of the dead,” meaning that once someone has passed …

How will 3 Utah universities respond to low grades on annual campus free speech survey?

SALT LAKE CITY — The "grades" assigned to three Utah universities by a group dedicated to defending free speech on American campuses would likely earn each school a spot on its own academic probation list. Utah State University was given the …

Utah public land agency contractors saw a $7.9M dip in 2025

Contractors hired by public land agencies took a $1.3 billion hit last year. Small businesses were hit especially hard, according to a new analysis of federal data from consulting groups Prospect Partners and Hawk Eye Strategies. It found that almost 15% …

Huckabee’s ‘walking counterintel red flag’

BREAKING: Earlier this morning, POLITICO, CNN and MS NOW notified the Department of Justice that they are bringing a federal lawsuit to immediately restore access for their journalists who were banned from the White House last week. “Without notice or …

Utah Valley University Faculty's Sickening Post-Assassination Emails About Charlie Kirk Exposed

New public records indicate that faculty members at Utah Valley University sent hostile messages regarding Charlie Kirk to the university's administrators in the weeks following his assassination on the UVU campus, even though the university had …

Stand Up for Science Warns of Trump And Vought’s Backdoor Plan to Seize Control of Entire NIH Grant Budget

Signals another attempt to let White House pick winners and losers in American science, undermining decades of peer-reviewed research. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a White House meeting last …

Political Media Strategist Says Vertical Video Alone Won’t Reach Apolitical Voters Before Midterms

Kevin Singer, a former Meta strategist, says the first five seconds of a vertical political ad are critical and 2028 presidential campaigns set the template LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Posting …

Madagascar Completes Landmark Marine Biodiversity Assessment, Laying the Foundation to Exceed its 30x30 Marine Target

Malagasy institutions identify 425,000 km² of priority marine areas - 25% more than Madagascar's 30x30 target requires - paving the way for lasting protection. ANTANANARIVO, MALAYSIA, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ANTANANARIVO - …

The 2023 Financial Sector Stress Events: Starling’s Preliminary Report Released Today

Starling has released its Preliminary Report detailing findings from its independent inquiry into the 2023 financial sector turmoil and failure of SVB. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Starling …

Teacher Retention Academy Helps Educational Leaders Move From Hiring Teachers to Keeping Teachers

New initiative equips educational leaders with strategies to strengthen teacher support, reduce turnover, and build schools where educators want to stay VICTORVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teacher Retention …

How 30,000 archaeological treasures were saved from imminent destruction during Syria’s civil war

New research reveals how Syrian archaeologists defied the perils of civil war to save the invaluable collections of one of Syria’s most treasured museums. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

H.E. Riza Poda, Ambassador Plenipotentiary of Albania to China, Awarded Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the afternoon of 15 September 2026, the “Global Fred Award Ceremony & High-Level Forum on International Economy, Trade and Culture Cooperation” was grandly held at the Beijing …

H.E. Ahmed Mustafa Fahmy Hafez, Head of the League of Arab States Mission in Beijing, Awarded Global Fred Award

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the afternoon of 15 September 2026, the Global Fred Award Ceremony & High-Level Forum on International Economy, Trade and Culture Cooperation was grandly held at the Beijing …

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Named Texas Elected Official of the Year

Texas Democratic Party Chairman Cites Fight Against Voter Suppression, ICE Detention Center as Factors FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. will receive the Texas …

'On The Record with Christian Briggs' Reaches Top 10% of Podcasts Worldwide

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “On The Record with Christian Briggs” Reaches Top 10% of Podcasts Worldwide Economics and financial-policy program expands its audience across Apple Podcasts and other major …

FLEOA Honors Fallen and Heroes of 9/11 at 25th Anniversary Commemorations in NYC, Washington, D.C., & Around the Country

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) joined law enforcement officers, families, and communities in New York City, Washington, D.C., and around the country …

Stand Up For Science Founder Addresses Senate & Sciences Po Amid France’s Landmark Move to Protect Academic Freedom

Visit underscores growing international attention to academic freedom as a bipartisan cause as movements target higher education. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this week, Stand Up for Science …

AMMWEC Backs Bipartisan Right to Worship Act On Capitol Hill

Muslim and multifaith leaders stand with lawmakers from both parties in support of the Right to Worship Act WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council …

National Partnership for Child Safety Honors Founding Leaders and Champion Award Recipient at 2026 National Convening

Leaders recognized for helping build a member-led collaborative committed to learning, supporting families and building stronger systems to keep children safe DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Partnership …

Criminal Defense Lawyer with Hollywood Vibes: Philipp Wurm’s 'Third Eye'

Austrian criminal defense lawyer Philipp Wurm combines law, power and music in BRO-JECT W, a cinematic exploration of reality, fiction and the Third Eye. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, AUSTRIA, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens when an …

Seattle University School of Law to Host Fifth National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference

National gathering will bring prominent legal scholars, educators, and practitioners to Seattle; proposals for papers and panels due Oct. 1. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seattle University School of Law …

MDC Announces Expanded Executive Leadership Structure to Support Growth and Long-Term Impact

Leadership evolution brings together complementary expertise as MDC plans for its future and deepens its impact across the South DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MDC has announced an evolved executive …

प्रतिमा तोतला: जयपुर में अठावले के स्वागत से 'नए भारत के सपने' तक

RPI राष्ट्रीय सचिव प्रतिमा तोतला जयपुर के प्रदेश कार्यकर्ता सम्मेलन में सक्रिय — रामदास अठावले का सात सूत्रों का सपना JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, INDIA, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 3 अगस्त 2026 को जयपुर के बिड़ला ऑडिटोरियम में रिपब्लिकन प …

Equipping the Persecuted Releases New Report Showing Thousands of Christians Slaughtered in Nigeria This Year

Organization urges Washington to address the full range of militant threats as new app delivers terror alerts directly to smartphones WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Equipping the Persecuted …

Former US Attorney's Office Criminal Division Chief Bradley Harsch Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson as Partner

Veteran Litigator Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience in Complex Litigation, Government Investigations and White-Collar Matters MONTCLAIR, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to …