Bills We're Watching, Burrito Popup, Clever Protesting
Four days of the Utah legislative session under our belts — just 41 more to go, but who's counting? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham talk about the highs and lows from the first week. Plus, joyful picks for your weekend.
Resources and references:
- Anti-transgender bill among ‘most harmful and outrageous’ Utah LGBTQ+ advocates have seen [Utah News Dispatch]
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