1,200 Cyclists Will Ride 150 Miles Toward a World Free of MS
National MS Society’s Bike MS is the Largest Fundraising Bike Series in the World
LOGAN, UT — 1,200 cyclists are setting out to raise $1.2 million to make a difference in the lives of nearly 1 million people living with multiple sclerosis in the U.S. Cyclists will ride up to 150 miles over two days in the annual Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride 2019. The event will depart from Cache County Fairgrounds on June 22, loops throughout Utah and Southern Idaho and concludes back at Cache County Fairgrounds that afternoon. On June 23, cyclists will depart from Cache County Fairgrounds and travel through Blacksmith Fork Canyon and conclude the 150-mile journey back at the Cache County Fairgrounds.
This year, Utahns and Southern Idahoans are inspired by a new study conducted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which shows more than twice as many people in the U.S. are living with multiple sclerosis than previously thought. The previous studies estimated the prevalence to be 400,000, but this new study shows that number is closer to 1 million. Each rider must raise a minimum of $250 to participate, with all funds going toward research and assisting the lives of those living with MS.
“Twice as many people need a cure and to know they have a community to support them,” said Melissa Mathews, President of Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter, National MS Society. “With each pedal stroke and fundraising dollar, our cyclists are bringing us closer to our ultimate finish line – a world free of MS.”
Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride 2019 is one of more than 70 rides across the country hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, more than 80,000 people are expected to participate in Bike MS nationwide. Primal is the Premier National Sponsor of Bike MS and the official National Cycling Apparel Sponsor. Primal also sponsors “I Ride with MS,” a special program recognizing Bike MS cyclists living with the disease. Pop Sockets, Shower Pass and Left Hand Brewing are the National Sponsors of Bike MS. Local sponsors include presenting sponsor, Harmon Neighborhood Grocer, Larry H. Miller Group, AARP, Crystal Geyser, Explore Logan, and iHeart Media.
WHEN: June 22 – June 23, 2019
Ride departs Saturday, June 22 at 7:00 a.m. from Cache County Fairgrounds (450 South 500 West Logan, UT 84321) and concludes at the Fairgrounds at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23rd; ride departs Cache County Fairgrounds and loops through Blacksmith Fork Canyon and concludes at Cache County Fairgrounds between 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Beginning and ending at Cache County Fairgrounds (450 South 500 West Logan, UT 84321)
ROUTE OPTIONS: 50-150 miles total
WHY BIKE MS: Bike MS brings people together as individuals and as teams to conquer a challenge and share an unforgettable experience with friends, family and coworkers—while raising money to make a difference in the lives of people affected by MS.
PARTICIPATION/ VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION: bikeMS.org, 855-372-1331 or fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.
To experience Bike MS, check out this video: https://youtu.be/9yzv6GOz8oA. For more information about multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society go to nationalMSsociety.org or follow the National MS Society on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook or Twitter.
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June 13, 2019
Sen. Lee Introduces the Protecting Access to American Products Act
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Protecting Access to American Products Act Thursday, a bill that makes it easier for Americans to receive flexibility from Jones Act regulations that prevent Americans from buying American.
“American consumers should not be forced to buy more expensive products from despotic regimes just because of outdated and misguided government regulations,” Sen. Lee said. “All Americans should be free to trade with other Americans and the Protecting Access to American Products Act will help ensure that happens.”
Passed in 1920, the Jones Act requires all goods transported by water between U.S. ports to be carried on vessels constructed, registered, and owned by U.S. citizens. Unfortunately, there are some products where there are simply no Jones Act-compliant ships in existence that can carry those products.
For example, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico both import liquified natural gas (LNG). It would be cheaper for both Massachusetts and Puerto Rico to import LNG from the United States which has become a net-exporter of LNG. But since there are no Jones Act-compliant LNG carriers, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico have had to import LNG from Russia!
In other examples, the Jones Act has forced Puerto Rico to import jet fuel from Venezuela and Hawaii cattlemen have been forced to fly their cattle by plane to California instead of shipping it.
The Protecting Access to American Products Act would fix this problem by creating an expedited process for Americans to obtain a waiver from the Jones Act. If an applicant claims they failed to find a Jones Act-compliant vessel for a specific product, the federal government must approve or deny that waiver within 60 days.
An online version of this release can be found here.
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Last month, Governor Jeb Bush spoke at the Mackinac Policy Conference in northern Michigan. Check out the highlights below to hear his message advocating for thoughtful change, bold accountability and ambitious school choice opportunities.
Watch highlights from Governor Jeb Bush's address in the session The Education Crisis: Change Is Possible at the Mackinac Policy Conference, or watch the full address (beginning at 15:08).
IN THE NEWS
"In this dynamic world we are living in, the lessons of Florida suggest we need dynamic policies to mirror it," Bush said.
“You fund your priorities first. You make them the core of what you’re about,” Bush said.
"He added that too many students aren’t reaching their potential because, 'we don't have the guts to say some things are working and some things are not.'"
“The attitude should be big and bold or go home and let someone else try,” says the former Florida governor. “If it ruffles a few feathers or gets people uncomfortable, so be it."
ON THE AIR
Watch Governor Jeb Bush (beginning at 17:00) share how Florida has improved education for all students.
"The only thing that matters is rising student achievement. We [in Florida] had big learning gains because we changed the system."
Listen to Governor Jeb Bush's discuss politics, his family and education.
"God has given every child the ability to learn. They start in life in different ways. They learn at different paces. But we can't excuse away why they're not learning. We have to organize ourselves around them so that they do."
ON TWITTER
