Wednesday, Jan. 28: Day 9 at #ThePeoplesHouse with environmental advocates, including Utah Rivers Council, Rally to Save the Great Salt Lake, HEAL Utah, Stewardship Utah, and The Lake @ Sundance. Plus, ACLU of Utah on voting and civil rights bills the nonprofit is tracking this session.
TODAY is day 9 of 45 for the 2026 General Session of the 67th Legislature @ the Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, SLC. Brittney Nystrom, who leads the ACLU of Utah, shares bills the nonprofit is tracking about voting and civil rights. Find their bill tracker here: acluutah.org/campaigns-initiatives/legislative-session-2026
BILL TRACKER YOU'VE ALREADY PAID FOR: The Utah State Legislature's website is where you can track bills, listen to and watch debates, and find contact info for your lawmakers. It's FREE ... um, your tax dollars at work! To start your own bill tracker, visit le.utah.gov/tracking/trackingLogin.
TODAY: Division of Air Quality is holding a public hearing for its Intent to approve a new mining permit in Parley’s Canyon. Jonny Vasic of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment issues an alert.
Jan. 29: Housing Not Handcuffs | 2:30-4:00 PM MST online. "Understand how Utah’s proposal fits into a broader national push toward detention and forced treatment. Hear from legal, mental health, service providers, and advocacy leaders. Learn how to take action to prevent federal homelessness funding from being diverted into detention camps." To reserve your free seat, click here. Local speakers include Rep. Angela Romero, USARA's Evan Done, and Nate Crippes from the Disability Law Center.
Jan. 29: Candlelight Vigil honoring Alex Pretti | 7:00-7:45 PM @ Utah State Capitol Bldg (Level 1), 350 N State St, SLC. Enter through the East doors. Featuring a nursing Honor Guard tribute by the Utah Nightingales. All are welcome to attend. Hosted by the Utah Nurses Association & the Utah Nurses Foundation.
Jan. 30: SLC Stand With Minnesota, Ice Out Rally | 2 PM @ Washington Square Park, 451 S State St, SLC. Call for General Strike and Nationwide Shutdown.
Jan. 30: Ogden Stand With Minnesota, Ice Out Rally | 3 PM @ 25th & Grant, Ogden Park. General Strike and Nationwide Shutdown.
Jan. 30: Silent Vigil for Human Rights | 5 PM @ Washington Square Park, 451 S State St, SLC.
Jan. 31: 5th Annual Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake | 12-1 PM @ Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, SLC. | 12-1 PM @ Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, SLC. Poet and GSL advocate Nan Seymour gives us the details.
Feb. 2: No Hate, No Fear Rally | 12-2 PM on the corner of 1000 N Main St, Tooele. Event by We The People of Tooele, Stand United Against Tyranny, Racism and Hate.
RadioACTive gets the lowdown on the Utah Legislature's actions regarding the environment. Joining Nick @ 6 tonight:
Connor Estes and Autumn Thatcher join RadioACTive to report on The Lake, a new documentary earning buzz at Sundance, especially with Leonardo DiCaprio signing on as a producer.
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