I always love reading your responses to Utah Today — I appreciate how thoughtful and kind so many of our readers are. Yesterday, however, was a special treat when I opened up a response to my question about traditions from Sheryl, a childhood friend of my mom and her sisters. She said:
“One time many moons ago, I was hanging out with your aunt Kathleen at her home. Her mom (your grandma) taught me how to make lavender wands out of ribbon and some English Lavender she had growing at the side of her house. Now, every summer I wait till the lavender is just right then cut some to make lavender wands. The best part is that while I’m making them, I’m remembering that summer afternoon with two amazing women, and the next best part is giving the wands away!”
By the way: If you're looking for stories about what's happening at the 2023 Legislative session, look for a bee emoji next to the story. 👉 🐝
Committee approves Great Salt Lake license plate 🐝
The Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee passed a bill allowing the state to create a special Great Salt Lake license plate. The revenue from the plate will go directly to help preserve the Great Salt Lake. Although the plate would only cost $25 at the time of registration, it could accumulate and become a “game changer,” according to Sen. Jen Plumb.
At a press conference Monday, Gov. Spencer Cox said that social media "has stepped into the void” as people, particularly children, are spending less time with family and in community settings. During the press conference, Cox announced the state’s intention to sue social media companies over the alleged harm to children.
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said the lawsuits have yet to be filed and did not offer details about what they will entail, but the lawsuits can be expected within a month.
Utah Business magazine is honoring women who are on their way to truly amazing things. These are our state’s next legislators, CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors and arrivistes — and they’re all congregating in Spring 2023. Nominations close Feb. 10. Submit your nomination now.
Technology:
Spotify becomes latest victim in string of corporate tech layoffs (Deseret News)
Perspective: ChatGPT and the dawn of the new Dark Ages (Deseret News)
Microsoft drops gauntlet on Google, announces plans to make ‘multibillion-dollar’ investment in ChatGPT creator (Deseret News)
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