News Releases
Utah San Rafael Energy Lab smashes national record in energy efficiency breakthrough
The Utah San Rafael Energy Lab (USREL), located in Orangeville, Utah, recently smashed a national record with a 3,000% increase in the runtime of cutting-edge energy technology. Using a new supercritical CO2 Brayton Power Cycle, USREL achieved an astounding runtime of 400 hours, 250 of which were continuousâa major improvement over the 8-hour runtime of similar pilot projects. (Read More)
Utah announces its intent to resume action against Richard Sackler, a former owner and executive of opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma
Today, the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Division), represented by the Utah Attorney Generalâs Office, announced its intent to resume its 2019 legal action against Richard Sackler, a former owner of Purdue Pharma. The action was voluntarily stayed after the pharmaceutical company filed for bankruptcy. Richard Sackler is not bankrupt and continues to enjoy his ill-gotten profits. In June, the Supreme Court rejected the part of Purdue Pharmaâs multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy plan that would have protected the companyâs owners, the Sackler family, from lawsuits. (Read More)
Former Ambassador Jeff Flake elected Chair of World Trade Center Utah
World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) announces former U.S. Ambassador Jeff Flake as the new chair of its Board of Directors. Flake, a former U.S. Senator, completed his ambassadorship to Türkiye on September 1 and has since moved to Provo.
Flakeâs career spans over two decades of public service, including his time in the U.S. Senate representing Arizona from 2013 to 2019, where he served on the Foreign Relations, Energy and Natural Resources, and Judiciary committees. His international experience, particularly as U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, aligns perfectly with WTC Utahâs mission to elevate Utah companies on the global stage and drive economic resilience. (Read More)
2024 Regional Solutions Event: Aging in Place Coming up on October 2nd!
Salt Lake County is excited to host the â2024 Regional Solutions: Aging in Placeâ event on October 2nd, 2024, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan.
This important event will bring together national experts, local planners, and community leaders to address the growing challenges of our aging population and explore innovative strategies that support aging in place. (Read More)
Granite Education Foundation and Discover Financial Services to provide back-to-school shopping sprees for 425 underprivileged students
Going back to school is a time for excitement, full of new friends, new teachers, and endless possibilities. For many children itâs also a time for new school supplies and new clothes. For some students, having new school clothes is the greatest barrier they may face this time of year. Sometimes, a new school outfit can be the simple solution to an otherwise socially anxious situation.
For 425 of Granite School Districtâs most vulnerable students, Discover Financial Services is providing a unique one-day back-to-school Shop-a-thon on Saturday, 21 September 2024. Each student will be paired with a Discover volunteer and will be given a generous $250 shopping spree at the Kohlâs in West Valley City (3031 South 5600 West). Breakfast and additional services, such as dental checkups, vision exams, and haircuts, will be provided by partnering organizations. To make this event more of a party and celebration, there will be music, superheroes, carnival games, and other entertainment. (Read More)
Gardner Institute marks Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute recently released a detailed analysis of Utahâs Hispanic population in the fact sheet âExploring Utahâs Hispanic or Latino Groups: A Detailed Analysis.â
Key highlights from the fact sheet include the following:
Overview
- Hispanic or Latino residents account for over 15% of Utahâs population.
- 1 in 10 Utahns identify as Mexican.
- Hispanic Utahns most commonly identify as Mexican (326,430), Spaniard (14,489), Salvadoran (14,426), Peruvian (12,488), or Spanish (11,981).
- Utah includes the largest share of Chilean residents in the nation, 0.2%.
- Utah includes the nationâs second-largest shares of Argentinian and Venezuelan residents, 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. (Read More)
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