Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Provo.
📰 Economy
A new poll of 609 Utah registered voters found that one-third had considered leaving because housing costs are too high, with 58% of those under 30 most likely to move.
Although 56% said they were staying, state leaders stress the need to lower prices to keep young and new residents in the state.
🌲 Environment
Governor Spencer Cox signed HB81 to ban added fluoride in public drinking water systems, making Utah the first state to do so.
The bill was signed amid worries about unsafe fluoride levels, with past incidents in Sandy (where an overfeed during a power surge sickened residents) highlighting the need for change.
🏛️ Government
Utah Gov Spencer Cox let a law banning most flags in classrooms and on government property become law after his 20-day review, saying it does not fix political neutrality in schools.
The law will take effect on May 7 and allows only 12 kinds of flags to be shown while the state auditor will check any complaints.
Governor Spencer Cox signed a law that stops adding fluoride to public water systems—water managers must remove fluoridation equipment by May 7 and pharmacists can offer fluoride tablets to those who need them.
The law affects about 1.6 million people and is the first statewide ban of its kind in the nation.
🏥 Health
Governor Cox signed H.B.
81 into law on Thursday that bans adding fluoride to public drinking water, making Utah the first state to take this action. The law will go into effect on May 7—residents who want fluoride for personal use can obtain it by prescription.
🎉 Provo Events
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Virtual Tour of BeeHive Homes
9 AM - 7 PM | BeeHive Homes of Provo | Free entry | Discover the exceptional senior living options and quality dining at this engaging virtual tour.
Learn How to Recite Poetry
7:45-8:45 p.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Practice the art of poetry recitation and engage in enriching literary discussions.
Spanish Story Time
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and finger games for babies and parents in Spanish.
You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience
11 AM – 9 PM — Provo, UT — Tickets valid for 12 months — Discover your neighborhood through an interactive augmented reality detective experience.
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
7:30–9:30 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a delightful performance featuring the beloved Peanuts characters in this charming musical.
Adrenaline Dance Competition
9 AM – 10 PM — Utah Valley Convention Center — $154 lodging cutoff — A thrilling dance competition featuring local talent and awarding scholarships.
Spanish Book Babies
9:30-9:50 a.m. — Provo City Library at Academy Square — Free entry — Enjoy music, stories, and activities for children and their caregivers in Spanish.
Spanish Story Time
6:30-7 p.m. — Provo City Library — Free entry — Enjoy music and stories for children and their caregivers in a warm atmosphere.
Building Your PMP Study Plan
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Downtown Provo — Fee applies — Engage in a comprehensive 32-hour PMP training designed to equip you for the CAPM certification.
Fate and Fable Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Covey Center for the Arts — $10-$20 — Experience an enchanting evening of storytelling through music with the Utah Valley Symphony.
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