🧖‍♀️ How to de-stress post legislative sesh

Unions Challenge New Law

After Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill making it illegal for the state to bargain with public sector unions (i.e. nurses, firefighters, teachers), labor groups are banding together to undo the law through a referendum. Now, they need volunteers. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

New Hotel Set to Replace Former Sizzler

A boutique hotel with 141 rooms is planned for the former site of Sizzler near Sugar House Park. Construction could potentially start by the end of the year, pending rezoning and design approvals. [Building Salt Lake]

• If you remember: This site was almost a Kum & Go and changed regulations in SLC. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Legislative Showdown Over Church Road Fees

The Utah House and Senate are clashing over whether religious institutions, particularly the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, should be exempt from paying transportation utility fees that help fund road maintenance. The House bill requires churches to pay the fees, while the Senate bill grants them an exception. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]

$14M Donation Boosts Utah Women’s Sports

The University of Utah received a $14 million estate gift from an anonymous donor to support women’s athletics, inspired by a previous $6 million donation. [Deseret News]