News Releases
Utah Division of Consumer Protection holding public hearing for Social Media Regulation Act rule today, Nov. 1
The Utah Office of Administrative Rules has published the Utah Social Media Regulation Act (SMRA) rule, crafted and submitted by the Department of Commerceâs Division of Consumer Protection (Division). The Division will hold a public hearing at the Senate Building at the Capitol in room 220 on November 1, 2023, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am to receive feedback on the rules.
The hearing will be livestreamed at socialmedia.utah.gov. The public may attend in person or virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82546181986 to contribute feedback. (Read More)
Utah State Board of Education releases school report cards
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) released the School Report Card today, which is a tool designed to highlight each schoolâs strengths and note areas with room for improvement. State, district, charter, and individual school report cards for the 2022-2023 school year are now available through the School Report Card. (Read More)
Utahâs demographic changes significantly impact school enrollment and related funding
Utahâs demographic changes significantly impact school enrollment and related funding. Projections show declining K-12 school enrollment over the next decade, resulting from lower fertility rates and demographic waves. New analysis from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute reveals these demographic shifts will relieve the fiscal pressures of funding enrollment growth in Utahâs K-12 education system, creating unique fiscal opportunities. (Read More)
Owens combats dangerous foreign influences in American schools
Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (UT-04) and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05)introduced the Reporting on Investments in Foreign Adversaries (RIFA) Act, legislation to hold private universities accountable for their financial partnerships with foreign countries and entities hostile to the United States. (Read More)
Romney presses DHS Secretary and questions FBI Director
At the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committeeâs annual âThreats to the Homelandâ hearing today, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Administrationâs continued failure to secure the southern border and questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray about increased threats and violence against religious groupsâparticularly against Jews and Muslims. (Read/Watch More)
UVU celebrates Native American Heritage Month, announces new office, and a legislative appropriation
As part of Native American Heritage Month, Utah Valley University (UVU) officially announced its expanded Native American Initiative along with the news that UVU will offer scholarships to indigenous students from all eight of Utahâs federally recognized tribes.
Led by Director Justin Allison, these expanded efforts are made possible by a generous $2 million legislative appropriation from the state of Utah. The funding includes scholarship money, enabling eligible indigenous students to attend UVU tuition-free through tribal and state-sponsored scholarships. (Read More)
UVU president raises awareness of cybersecurity threats in AI-generated voice video
Utah Valley University (UVU) confirmed its commitment to digital safety and awareness, reflected in its unique cybersecurity offerings, by releasing a video from UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez that addresses the growing issue of cybersecurity scams and phishing attacks.
In the video, an animated avatar of President Tuminez warns students and staff about deceptive emails, impersonators, and other online threats designed to steal a personâs identity. At the end, it is revealed that the voice heard throughout the video is not President Tuminezâs but an AI-generated voice, showcasing the threat of voice replication. (Read More)
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