ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 4 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: Kona Big Wave, the refreshing island-style premium lager that embodies the spirit of aloha, is kicking off summer and bringing the aloha to fans by opening the doors to the ultimate vacation destination: The Aloha House. With two locations, set in the beautiful Florida Keys and picturesque, Park City, Utah, the Kona Big Wave "Aloha House" is a destination that brings people together, fosters con  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 7 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: At least a dozen alumni and a few current students from New Mexico State University's Creative Media Institute are credited crew on a Sundance Film Festival award-winning film. "In the Summers," a Las Cruces film directed by Alessandra Lacorazza, was awarded the U.S. Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. CMI alumnus Josh Bleiweiss and Abigail Hunter are credited  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 6 -- Polaris Industries, a snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles manufacturer, issued the following news release: Polaris Adventures, the experience business of global powersports leader Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), announces the expansion of boat rentals across its ever growing network, providing more ways for customers to enjoy the outdoors. Polaris Adventures offers boat rentals at 35 locations across Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Main  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 4 -- Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon issued the following news release: Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah selected Kim Frost as its new public affairs and government relations director. In this position, Frost will maintain strong relationships with Utah legislators and state officials while serving as Regence's subject matter expert on state and federal policy. Additionally, she will keep industry regulators informed on key health care issues and policies t  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah's consumer sentiment increased by 1.8% in May (from 76.3 in April to 77.7), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. This monthly change is not statistically significant. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found that sentiment fell 10.5% among Americans as a whole during the same time (from 77.2 to 69.1).  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 6 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a Petition for Review in Nebraska v EPA in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The coalition of States are challenging a new EPA rule that forces the trucking industry to expedite its rollout of electric vehicles to replace more gas-powered engines. In this court filing, the coalition of attorneys general asks the federal appeals court to review the E  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 5 (TNSres) -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and 20 of his fellow state attorneys general sent a letter this week to the American Bar Association (ABA) demanding the group immediately stop requiring law schools, as part of the accreditation process, to treat students and faculty differently based on race. The ABA serves as the accrediting body for American law schools. The ABA's policy is set out in   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 5 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined sixteen other state attorneys general in a letter to President Joseph R. Biden over his plan to "tax certain unrealized capital gains." The letter, which was led by the State of West Virginia, urges the president to reverse course on this policy decision. In their letter, the attorneys general argue that the president's idea "will discourage investment... [and] e  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 6 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to U.S. Representative, and Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, supporting the Accounting for the Uses, Disbursements, and Income on our Taxes at EPA Act (H.R. 8395) - the AUDIT EPA Act. The letter was led by West Virginia and co-signed by a coalition of States. According to the U.S. House of Representatives, this pr  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 4 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on June 3, 2024: Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean Reyes announced a lawsuit today that alleges TikTok Inc. has consciously allowed young people to be sexually exploited on the TikTok platform in exchange for money. The suit contends that a live streaming feature on the TikTok app, called TikTok LIVE, lets adult users give TikTok currency to young users in exchange for sexual solicita  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 4 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Jeff Buhman as a pro tempore member of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. Appointments require approval by the Utah Senate. "Jeff's extensive legal experience and understanding of the criminal justice system will be tremendous assets to the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole," said Gov. Cox. "I look forward to his service to our state in this new capacity."   more

OGDEN, Utah, June 7 -- Weber State University issued the following news: In just five years, Weber State University's speech team has gone from new kid on the block to perennial powerhouse. In the process, the team is generating a national reputation, while offering a nuanced way to discuss contentious issues. This spring, the WSU team won the Northwest Forensics Conference for the third year in a row, besting a field of 32 teams and finishing the 2023-24 academic year ranked fifth in the nati  more