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🌱Medical Cannabis Legislation Progresses + Asian Market To Close

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Hello, people of Salt Lake City! Joseph Peterson here with today's edition of the Salt Lake City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Morning snow, 1-3 inches anticipated. High: 39 Low: 20. Sunset: 6:28 PM

Here are the top three stories today in Salt Lake City:

  1. Medical cannabis in Utah is still finding its footing policy-wise as lawmakers and voters wrestle with how to approach it. This last legislative session proved no different. KUER's recap on 2022 policies and legislation regarding cannabis, CBD, hemp, and more is a useful read, but the main takeaway for patient advocates and legislators who have supported bi-partisan bills this session seems to be agreement that progress has been made, and that more understanding on the plant, including uses and regulatory policies, is greater among legislators as well as the general public than ever before. (KUER 90.1)
  2. When business owners retire, sometimes their stores do, too. After 23 years of being a staple purveyor of Asian market goods and groceries to Salt Lake City, Southeast Market near Liberty Park is closing its doors. March 12-13 will be an "everything must go" clearance sale to clean out the store. The announcement of the closure comes on the heels after the property owner succeeded in a request to the city to change the zoning designation although no plans have been presented on the future of the building that includes other businesses and restaurants. (buildingsaltlake.com)
  3. The Great Salt Lake is in trouble. As a dying body of water it presents future risks to the people and animals who live near it including negatively affecting Utah's famed snow quality and worsening its already poor air quality. The lake is also a life-sustaining refuge for millions of migratory birds, but it reached its lowest recorded level in 2021. To help steer away from the life-altering consequences of a vanishing lake, media organizations in Utah are teaming up with nonprofits and educators to establish a historic collaboration that — with funding from the Knight Foundation— will partner, instead of compete, on media-driven initiatives and solutions-based journalism to communicate the vested interest all Utahns have in the future of its famed Great Salt Lake. (Fox13Now.com)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

  • Salt Lake County Aging Services presents Living Well with Chronic Conditions, a free, six-week program designed help manage chronic health conditions today at the Millcreek Senior Center. (9:30 AM)
  • The Wasatch Speaker Series presents Dr. Kathy Sullivan tonight at Abravanel Hall. (7:30 PM)
  • The San Francisco Falun Buddha Study Association presents Shen Yun: China Before Communism, a journey through the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture, tonight at the Eccles Theater, downtown. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "From our partners at UDOT Road Weather Alert: Our next winter storm will bring snow to both the valleys and mountains in Northern Utah Tuesday into Wednesday. Impacts on the Wednesday AM commute are expected." (US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah)
  • Urban Forestry Division crews are hard at work clearing all of the downed and broken branches that have fallen from City-owned street trees. It is anticipated that this work will take two weeks to complete. Residents should call the Urban Forestry Division (801-535-7818) to report downed or broken branches, but please be advised that Urban Forestry Crews will not haul away branches from private property trees. Disposal of private property tree debris is the responsibility of the private property owner. There may still be broken branches hanging from some trees, so please be mindful as you walk through the city's neighborhoods and parks, or if you park your car beneath a tree. (Salt Lake City Public Lands)
  • "Know someone who wants to work in the ballet world? We have several exciting positions open: Patron Loyalty Specialist; Manager for Education and Outreach, Virtual and Technology Programs; Donor Research Internship; Annual Giving Manager and more!" (Ballet West)
  • "Did you know our conservation officers are also certified peace officers? They attend Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) before becoming officers for the DWR. After attending this training, our officers are charged with protecting Utah's diverse wildlife resources and enforcing other Utah laws, and helping other law enforcement agencies as needed." (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources)
  • "SLC Airport welcomes back nonstop service to Paris this morning aboard Delta Airlines. You had me at Bonjour!" (Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC))
  • "The 2022 NHMU Lecture Series kicks off March 22 at Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah with a keynote presentation by Dr. Steven Pinker." (Natural History Museum of Utah)
  • "Calling local creators! The City Library is seeking an artist to provide the featured artwork for Alt Press Fest 2022, a celebration of local zines and DIY creators. Its mission is to support the Salt Lake City zine community and provide a platform for emerging artists. Artists can submit their portfolios for consideration, either digitally or in person. The selected artist will be commissioned to provide an original image that will be used for promotional posters, social media posts, etc. The artist will be paid for their work." (Salt Lake City Public Library)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Joseph Peterson

About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.

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