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Published on Aug 19, 2026

BYU alums Biggs, Giles are the latest in a long history of Mormon influence on Arizona politics

LAUREN GILGER: The political world is abuzz with the news that we, for the first time ever, officially have two lieutenant governor picks. Republican candidate Andy Biggs chose former state lawmaker and dairy farmer Sine Kerr, and Democratic Gov. Katie …

Source: KJZZ - Arizona - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 19, 2026

The Show for Aug. 19, 2026: LDS history in Arizona politics, studying ibogaine and more

Arizona’s gubernatorial race will put a spotlight on a long-simmering political divide within the Mormon community. The longtime impact of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Arizona politics. Plus, Arizona scientists will begin studying …

Source: KJZZ - Arizona - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Trump attempts to use U.S. Census Bureau to revive 2020 election lies, advance attack on voting

President Donald Trump and the White House are pushing a statistically dodgy U.S. Census Bureau report that claims thousands of noncitizens voted in the 2020 election as part of Trump’s latest attempt to revive false claims that he won the long-settled …

Source: Democracy Docket - Left-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

S&T professor earns J. Heyrovsky Prize for Molecular Electrochemistry

Dr. Shelley Minteer has earned the 2026 J. Heyrovsky Prize for Molecular Electrochemistry from the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE). The prize is awarded each year for notable contributions to the development of this specific field of …

Source: Missouri S&T News - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Exclusive: Utah signs agreement with Argentina on water and minerals

Utah leaders returned from Argentina optimistic about new partnerships on the Great Salt Lake and critical mineral processing. Utah and Argentina hope to collaborate on research and management strategies for their shrinking saline lakes, which share …

Source: Deseret News - Utah - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah transportation officials launched a ferry in the 1980s to drastically reduce the travel time between Bullfrog and Halls Crossing at Lake Powell. However, as the nation's second-largest reservoir has fallen to its lowest point …

Source: KSL - Utah - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

These States Generated More Electricity From Solar Than Coal Or Natural Gas For The First Time

Three U.S. states reached an exciting milestone by generating more electricity from solar panels than any other source for the very first time in their history. According to global clean energy think tank Ember, the states of Maine, Massachusetts, and Utah …

Source: BGR - New York - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Trump Ally Could Become Florida's First Black Governor? Breaking Down Byron Donalds's GOP Primary Win

Unsurprisingly, a MAGA-embracing Florida congressman won the Republican primary in the race for that state’s next governor. The victory advances Rep. Byron Donalds on his quest to become the state’s first Black governor. Byron Donalds wins GOP primary with …

Source: Blavity - Left-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

League of Women Voters of Cache Valley slates two-night candidate forum in mid-September

LOGAN – The League of Women Voters of Cache Valley has scheduled a double-header Meet the Candidates forum in mid-September. Those events will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Logan …

Source: Cache Valley Daily - Utah - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. The …

Source: Elora Fergus Today - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Rep. Blake Moore to appear at town hall on Utah State University campus on Friday, Aug. 21

LOGAN – U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-2nd Dist) will be making a campaign swing in northern Utah through Friday, Aug. 21 and even local Democrats are advertising the congressman’s rare availability here. Moore will appear in Cache Valley on Friday from 4:30 to …

Source: Cache Valley Daily - Utah - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Opinion: Is a dramatic change in politics imminent?

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Source: Deseret News - Utah - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Utah Senate president threatens critics with defamation lawsuits

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is threatening several critics with defamation lawsuits for comments made following his primary election defeat in June. Adams, a Layton Republican, sent letters through a law firm to four individuals …

Source: KSL - Utah - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Inscription on bullet shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, prosecutors say

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing say …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Aug 19, 2026

VOTE: Should states share firefighting resources?

VOTE: Should states share firefighting resources? VOTE: Should states share firefighting resources?NV Energy seeks rate changes for Northern Nevada; electric bills may drop, gas may rise Northern Nevada NV Energy customers could see changes to their …

Source: KRNV - Nevada - Center-right
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Prosecutors Cite Engraved Bullet in Bid to Establish Political Motive in Charlie Kirk Killing

Utah prosecutors seeking the death penalty against Tyler Robinson say an engraved bullet reading “Hey Facist! CATCH!” and other messages support their argument that Charlie Kirk was deliberately targeted because of his political views. By yourNEWS Media …

Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Prosecutors: Bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics

Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed Tuesday to an engraved bullet, arguing that the inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” demonstrates that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics. Whether defendant Tyler Robinson acted out …

Source: KRTV - Montana - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Taxing electric vehicles

An electric vehicle charges last year in San Francisco. Policy experts are weighing new methods of taxing EVs.Bloomberg News As elevated fuel prices cut into the amount of miles traveled and tax revenue, attaching mileage related fees onto electric …

Source: The Bond Buyer - New York - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Charlie Kirk killing: prosecutors reveal evidence they say shows political motive

Prosecutors in the killing of Charlie Kirk say an inscription engraved on a bullet supports their argument that the conservative activist was targeted because of his politics. According to CNN, in a court filing on Tuesday, prosecutors described the …

Source: The News International - Indeterminate

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

Ron Paul Institute Announces Speaker Lineup for Its 10th Annual Washington, DC Conference

Ron Paul, Jim Webb, Dennis Kucinich, Joe Kent, Max Blumenthal & Josh Paul headline Sept. 5 in Herndon, VA, plus an exclusive message from Tucker Carlson. HERNDON, VA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ron Paul …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

Montgomery County Texas Republican Party Deploys GOP Leadership Academy™

The Montgomery County Republican Party (MCRP) has formally deployed GOP Leadership Academy™ a purpose-built conservative training and education platform. CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Montgomery County …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 13:49 GMT

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to Join 2026 USCHA as Closing Plenary Speaker

ANAHEIM , CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NMAC is honored to announce that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will serve as the closing plenary speaker at the 2026 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA), taking place …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

Florida GOP Dominates the Primary, United and Ready to Win in November

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida GOP delivered a commanding show of strength in Tuesday’s Primary Election, dominating turnout across the state and sending a clear message heading into November: the Florida GOP is energized, organized, and united behind our …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

BOTH SIDES WEIGH IN ON 6-MEMBER JURY CHALLENGE

Adult murder defendants have a right to a 12-member jury, even in non-death penalty cases, but juveniles don’t under Florida’s six-person jury scheme, Human Rights for Kids argues in a recent U.S. Supreme Court brief. “It's a glaring disparity where a …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:41 GMT

Important details for the Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Runoff

During the Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Runoff on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, many polling places will be located inside Horry County schools while class is in session. | FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION HERE | Due to limited parking and potential …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

Attorney General Alan Wilson sends letter to S.C. State Election Commission ahead of U.S. Senate special Republican ...

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) –Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he sent a letter to the South Carolina State Election Commission ahead of the U.S. Senate special Republican primary runoff election regarding the need to remind voters of polling place …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

NCLA to Supreme Court: Stop Governments from Making Americans Surrender Rights for Benefits

Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parents have a constitutional right to make decisions about their children’s education, and that right includes sending a child to private school. States may not penalize parents for exercising that or …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

Understanding the Potential Risks of Prescription Drug Affordability Boards and Upper Payment Limits

National Pharmaceutical Council researchers examined questions about how these policies could affect patients, pharmacies, and providers. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new National Pharmaceutical Council …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Applied Energetics Selected for Department of the Air Force Strategic Funding Increase

Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG) TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse laser and directed energy technologies, announced Applied Energetics has …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:48 GMT

Reliant Mortgage Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Veteran-owned mortgage lender earns national recognition for continued growth, innovation and expansion in a challenging mortgage market. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW ORLEANS, LA — August 11, 2026 — …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

AGPROfessionals Launches Information Resource Examining Manny Rutinel’s Record on Animal Agriculture

Resource compiles public records, reports, and video documenting the Colorado congressional candidate’s history of animal-rights and environmental activism. GREELEY, CO, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGPROfessionals, an …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

COA Submits Patient-Centered Recommendations on Sen. Cassidy's 340B Reform Discussion Draft

Comments Urge Congress to Make Discounts Follow Patients and Strengthen Accountability of Covered Entities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) has submitted comments to …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, U.S. Politics ...
Published on August 19, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Texas Water Plans Never Sent a Steady Signal of the Coastal Bend Water Crisis Coming, New Report Finds

Texas 2036's report calls for strengthening the planning process as Texas makes historic new water investments. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report finds that across 25 years and five planning cycles …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:07 GMT

Moms for Liberty-Endorsed Candidates Sweep in Florida Primary

Eleven of fifteen endorsed candidates won or advanced, including a clean sweep in Clay County and all three endorsed candidates in Brevard. MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moms for Liberty-endorsed school …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

The American Education Flatline: After decades of stalled academic performance, scores dip as AI reshapes the workforce

White paper cites data showing stalled performance for 17-year-olds, falling reading and math scores and eighth-graders below Basic in three core subjects. STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American education spent …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

Montgomery County Texas Republican Party Deploys GOP Leadership Academy™

The Montgomery County Republican Party (MCRP) has formally deployed GOP Leadership Academy™ a purpose-built conservative training and education platform. CONROE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Montgomery County …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

Ron Paul Institute Announces Speaker Lineup for Its 10th Annual Washington, DC Conference

Ron Paul, Jim Webb, Dennis Kucinich, Joe Kent, Max Blumenthal & Josh Paul headline Sept. 5 in Herndon, VA, plus an exclusive message from Tucker Carlson. HERNDON, VA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ron Paul …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Washington County, New York Introduces Vaping Awareness & Education PSA Campaign

Multimedia campaign addresses the dangers of vaping use, nicotine addiction issues, and features the health risks associated with youth vaping. FORT EDWARD, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington County, New York has …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Vloggi boosts trust in human-generated video amid growing threat of AI deepfakes and slop

Video crowdsourcing platform adds video provenance layer building on growing interest from political parties and business SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Video submission leader Vloggi has announced a major platform upgrade …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

Kerry Jordan Named Executive Director of City of Boston Election Department

City highlights operational changes and modernization efforts ahead of September 1 State Primary Election Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

Beck Grassroots Campaign Shows Growing Strength in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District

Primary results narrow the gap as Beck wins Jefferson and Milwaukee county portions of WI-05 WEST BEND, WI, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Beck for Congress campaign says Wisconsin’s August primary results show growing …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

Safe Pro Awarded Subcontract for Artificial Intelligence Powered Demining Software Under US Department of State Program

New Award for AI-Powered Threat Detection and Mapping to Support Ukraine’s Generational Landmine Crisis Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) AVENTURA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“ …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 18:38 GMT

Rocket Doctor Enters New Strategic Network Agreement in California to Expand Access Across U.S. Healthcare Channels

Agreement provides Rocket Doctor access across five network channels, including commercial healthcare, Medicare Advantage, workers’ compensation & auto medical Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE:AIDR) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 18, 2026 …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

Who Pays for the AI Boom? New Report Finds Pennsylvania Small Businesses Are Footing the Bill for Data Center Growth

“Energy Affordability for Pennsylvania's Small Businesses" finds ratepayers cover 95% of data center grid connections, and lays out the tools to change that PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

New Report Questions Why Los Angeles Paused a Fully Funded Safety Project on One of Its Dangerous Roads

Streets Are For Everyone examines how dangerous Forest Lawn Drive is and why a project to make it safer was halted despite documented safety concerns. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Streets Are For Everyone …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 02:04 GMT

Election Department Provides Reminders Ahead of State Primary, Issues Call for Poll Workers

Early voting will take place at sites throughout the City of Boston starting Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28. The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Primary will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Free Pain Awareness Month Webinar Series to Spotlight Drug-Free and Innovative Approaches to Chronic Pain

Alternative Pain Treatment Directory founder Cindy Perlin will lead a four-part free webinar series for people living with pain and healthcare professionals ALBANY, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With nearly one in …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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