Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs Salt Lake City, Utah—Utahns who paid for certain generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. On September 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gave preliminary approval to a plan to distribute approximately $96.5 …
Gov. Cox Signs Executive Order Establishing Utah’s Pro-Human Approach to AI in State Government
New executive order sets nation-leading standards for responsible, human-guided AI deployment, workforce training and upskilling, and digital trust across state agencies. SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox today signed an executive order establishing a structured, pro-human framework for artificial intelligence (AI) integration across state government. The order advances the Pro-Human AI Initiative, established in December 2025, by …
Utah, FTC Sue Lens.com for Misrepresenting the Price of Contact Lenses in Search Ads and on Its Website
Lens.com hides bogus ‘taxes & fees’ charge that often doubles the price of contact lenses for consumers, the FTC and states allege Salt Lake City—Today, Utah, joined by the Federal Trade Commission and the Nevada Attorney General, sued to stop a long-running deceptive pricing scheme run by contact lens retailer Lens.com Inc. In a joint complaint, Utah, the FTC, and Nevada …
2026 Periodic Review: Podiatric Physicians
This report details the findings and recommendations that resulted from OPLR’s periodic review of podiatric physician licensing. Podiatric Physician Report – Full Report. Click here to access.
2026 Periodic Review: Genetic Counselors
This report details the findings and recommendations that resulted from OPLR’s periodic review of genetic counselor licensing. Genetic Counselor Report – Full Report. Click here to access.
2026 Periodic Review: Optometrists
This report details the findings and recommendations that resulted from OPLR’s periodic review of optometrist licensing. Optometrists Report – Full Report. Click here to access.
2026 Periodic Review: Medical Language Interpreters
This report details the findings and recommendations that resulted from OPLR’s periodic review of medical language interpreter regulation. Medical Language Interpreter Report – Full Report. Click here to access.
2026 Periodic Review: Dentists and Dental Hygienists
This report details the findings and recommendations that resulted from OPLR’s periodic review of dentist and dental hygienist licensing. Dentist and Dental Hygienist Report – Full Report. Click here to access.
2026 Periodic Review: Anesthesiologist Assistants
This report details the findings and recommendations that resulted from OPLR’s periodic review of anesthesiologist assistant licensing. Anesthesiologist Assistant Report – Full Report. Click here to access.


