Food insecurity task force, how are legislators addressing the pink recession, the LG weighs in on a BYU report on racism, targeted racism in Draper, federal funding for a highly controversial “school,” rural grants and can they do that?! (Short answer: yes.)
Looking at food insecurity in Utah. It’s a thing, y’all.
.@SenatorLuz is leading out on the conversation about how to address food insecurity in Utah. Hunger is solvable, #SB141 Task Force on Food Security is a step in the right direction #utpol https://t.co/qKRquc4kYt
— UtahnsAgainstHunger (@UAgainstHunger) February 27, 2021
Yes, religious organizations CAN weigh in
Once again (whether you like it or not): Religious organizations are legally allowed to weigh in on issues without fear of losing their tax-exempt status. Just not political candidates. #utpol pic.twitter.com/35c6ailPjT
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) February 28, 2021
Fewer than a quarter of Utah’s legislators answered this question:
Earlier this month, @sltrib sent a survey to each of Utah's 104 lawmakers.
With women facing a disproportionate effect of the COVID-19 economic downturn, we asked them: What are you doing to help women in the Beehive State?
Here's what they said.https://t.co/0k1iMLheuU— Becky Jacobs (@ruthyjacobs) February 27, 2021
The LG weighs in on a new report on racism at BYU
I’m glad to see @BYU is looking into this and hope meaningful changes are made soon to increase equal treatment and opportunity, and ensure that everyone on campus feels safe and seen. https://t.co/5C22cexTQq
— Deidre Henderson (@DeidreHenderson) February 27, 2021
Speaking of racism…..
This is awful. These local business owners were targeted & harassed this week for BEING BLACK.
Utah, let’s show @drapercity’s @SauceBossSK & @SheerAmbrosia that our community is better than that. #SupportLocaBusiness #EndRacism #utpol https://t.co/i5la851vOh pic.twitter.com/pJ457G7fKr
— Suzanne Harrison (@VoteSuz) February 28, 2021
The parent company of Provo Canyon School gets a large grant to provide telehealth. Um….
The company received the $143K grant despite allegations of widespread abuse at Provo Canyon School, one of several youth treatment facilities it owns in the state.https://t.co/36Wyve2Tch
— The Salt Lake Tribune (@sltrib) February 26, 2021
Sounds like a great bill – a little late in the session
Rep. Albrecht has filed a bill for grants to create rural co-working spaces: https://t.co/uCVu3wgnxU
This is a concept I reported on — back in 2019 (and interviewed @AmyNayNews's mom, who happens to be the mayor of Gunnison): https://t.co/42QUnbHrSk @fox13 #utpol #utleg
— Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) February 26, 2021
Can they do that?? Yes. Yes, they can.
The Utah House voted to give the state power to override local laws and even disregard federal regulations. | By @Hannah3Petersen #utpol #utleghttps://t.co/QdeyJSxt4F
— Deseret News (@DeseretNews) February 28, 2021
