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Judge Blocks Utah’s Social Media Law

A federal judge has blocked Senate Bill 194, which sought to restrict youth access to social media by requiring age-verification and limiting targeted ads. The ruling halts the law during litigation, but Utah may appeal. [FOX 13]

Conserving Water on Farms

Utah committed $276 million to its Agricultural Water Optimization Program, an initiative to help farmers modernize irrigation to save water for the Colorado River and other critical sources. Since 2019, over 500 projects have been funded. However, it’s a steep investment for family farms since the upgrades have to be paid for upfront. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Less than half the water for a whole peach. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

SLCo Moves Into the Old Overstock HQ

Salt Lake County purchased the former Overstock HQ in Midvale. You know, the building shaped like an “O?” It cost $55 million, which is less than the $225 million estimated to renovate the current Salt Lake County Government Center. [FOX 13]

Salt Lake’s Restaurant Evolution

Restaurant closures and grand openings are a revolving door in this city, yet we all get stuck in takeout routines. I rounded up a list of affordable places to try on your next date, work lunch, or coffee run. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]