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Good morning! Utah Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis offered competing amendments on clean energy tax credits on Monday. The senators each filed amendments to the âOne Big Beautiful Bill Act,â the massive reconciliation bill containing President Donald Trumpâs top priorities on the border, energy production, national security and tax reform. âLee has been adamant to repeal the green energy tax credits established by former President Joe Bidenâs Inflation Reduction Act, calling for weeks to immediately eliminate the subsidies upon the billâs passage,â Cami Mondeaux reports. âHowever, other Republicans such as Curtis have called for a more gradual phaseout, arguing it could harm businesses and increase utility costs.â Read more about each proposed amendment. Also on our minds: Can BYUâs offensive coordinator pull together a starting lineup after Jake Retzlaffâs departure? Wegovy, Zepbound and the weight-loss drugs reshaping America Hill Air Force Base has a new F-35 fighter wing commander
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| Joseph Smith Memorial Building reopens, starting a new chapter for the iconic Salt Lake City building |
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After more than two years of renovations, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building has been partially reopened, Art Raymond reports. In addition to numerous aesthetic and design improvements, the building underwent improvements to its mechanical systems, including energy efficiency upgrades, seismic improvements to the roof tower, enhanced accessibility and additional elevators.
Visitors can once again enjoy access to the lobby and mezzanine levels of the building. The chapel and other parts of the building remain under renovation.
The 10-story Beaux Arts structure began life in 1911 as Salt Lake Cityâs premier luxury hospitality venue, Hotel Utah. It hosted presidents and celebrities including John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Stewart, George Harrison, Ella Fitzgerald and others over its 75 years as a hotel. Read more about the history of the building and its recent upgrades. |
| Utah has entered into another legal battle against social media, this time going after Snapchat, which is popular among younger generations.
âThis, of all the cases, this one really matters,â Utah Attorney General Derek Brown told the Deseret News, âbecause this is where kids are.â
This lawsuit is the fourth brought by Utahâs Attorney Generalâs office and the Utah Department of Commerce, with the support of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, in their efforts to safeguard children from online predators and social media addiction.
In a press release, the state leaders allege that Snapchat:
Is designed to be addictive Is deceptively marketed as a secure alternative to other social media apps Is in violation of the Utah Consumer Privacy Act by not informing consumers about its data collection or allowing the option to opt out of sharing data. Read more from Emma Pitts about the lawsuit.
More in Utah New Hill AFB wing commander committed to delivering F-35 dominance âanytime, anywhereâ (Deseret News) Starter homes are still getting smaller, new study finds (Deseret News) Photo gallery: X Games âskates, scooters and BMXsâ into Salt Lake City (Deseret News) Police, fleeing driver exchange shots during chase (KSL.com) Get ready to pay more for street parking in downtown Salt Lake City (KUER) |
FROM OUR SPONSOR THE COLONIAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL American Freedom Festival at Provo. Meet History Face to Face July 3, 4 and 5! The Colonial Heritage Festival offers something for every member of the family. Visit the village apothecary shop, blacksmith, cooper, broom maker, gunsmith, spoon maker, potter, various fiber artisans, chandler, baker, Isaiah Thomas Print Shop, frontier life, chocolate making, school & much, much more. |
Politics Jennifer Graham: The resignation of the UVA president and what it says about Trumpâs strategy on higher education (Deseret News) Supreme Court to hear GOP case related to campaign finance restrictions (Deseret News) The Nation What to expect for travel during this Fourth of July weekend (Deseret News) What we know about the sniper in Idaho ambush shootings (Deseret News) Disney cruise crew saves father and daughter in overboard scare (Deseret News) Bryan Kohberger apparently agrees to a plea deal in Idaho college student murders, victim's family says (NBC) The World Trump signs executive order lifting most sanctions on Syria (Axios) Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say (BBC) Sports Judge dismisses civil lawsuit against BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (Deseret News) Pressureâs on BYUâs Roderick to solve post-Retzlaff era (Deseret News) This local 3-star defensive lineman just committed to BYU (Deseret News) Ron McBride, Roy Jefferson to be inducted into Utah Ring of Honor (Deseret News) With Jordan Clarkson buyout and Collin Sexton trade, Jazz resetting the roster ahead of free agency (Deseret News) Health Wegovy, Zepbound and the weight-loss drugs reshaping Americans (Deseret News) People whose lives were permanently altered by disease send a warning as vaccine opposition grows (The Associated Press) |
đď¸ Events Calendar We are putting together a list of events and activities going on around the state of Utah in July. Here are some highlights for events in Utah today: July 1â12 â âSomething Rottenâ | Hopebox Theatre, Kaysville July 1â15 â âCatsâ | CenterPoint Theatre, Centerville July 1â26 â âTwelve Angry Menâ | Hale Centre Theatre, Sandy |
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