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Plus, Sen. John Curtis takes lead on U.S. foreign policy and energy discussions in Utah visit.

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By Sarah Gambles

Saturday April 26, 2025

⛅ 42 – 71° Logan | ⛅ 51 – 75° Salt Lake

⛅ 37 – 70° Manti | ☀️ 53 – 82° Moab

☀️ 40 – 68° Cedar City | ☀️ 50 – 79° St. George

🌅 Good morning!

Today is a new state holiday.

It's the Utah Social and Community Health Day — a holiday designated by the Utah Legislature to remind Utahns to take care of relationships, make new friends and perform acts of service, Lois Collins reported.

“Think of it as a day to level up your friendships,” said Brent Reed, one of the architects of the holiday. “Every major problem — and every joy — is easier to face when we’re not alone."

The goal of the holiday is connection, so it's the perfect opportunity to reach out to an old friend or do something fun with someone else. I'll be going to lunch and to a movie with a friend to celebrate.

Read more about Utah's new holiday.

Tell me: What are your plans for the weekend?

Sen. John Curtis talks U.S. foreign policy and energy during Utah visit

Sen. John Curtis called for continued aid to Ukraine, increased congressional control over tariffs and subsidized American energy production during two events on Friday in Salt Lake City, Brigham Tomco reported.

During the gathering hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, Curtis said negotiations with Russia and Ukraine should recognize Russian President Vladimir Putin as the enemy, honor commitments to allies and show China what will happen if they invade Taiwan.

“This is why Ukraine is so easy for me,” Curtis told the room of several hundred business leaders, lobbyists and lawmakers. “Putin is not our friend.”

The line earned the most applause of any from the hour-and-a-half-long meeting, Tomco reported.

Here are three quotes from Curtis during the event:

On Ukraine: “If you don’t think President Xi is watching what we do in Ukraine, you’re sadly mistaken. If for no other reason than China and Taiwan, we need to stay with Ukraine.”

On where tariff policy belongs: “I think it belongs with Congress, not quite sure how and at what pace do we get it back. We’re kind of in the middle of something right now that is going to play out the way it’s going to play out. But I think this is a really good example of when Congress doesn’t do its job, the executive branch, no matter which President it is, tends to try to do it.” On tax credits: “If we want to lead, we have to be careful with what we’re cutting when it comes to the credits and the other things that are out there." Read more about the senator's visit.

My hunt for the perfect place to eat chips and salsa in Utah — Part 3

Meg Walter is back with another round of her chips and salsa journey. This time she checked out restaurants located in Sandy, South Jordan and St. George.

Here's a reminder of what the rubric is for her quest:

I’m looking for a sit-down restaurant. Meaning, I want a place where a hostess will lead me and my party to a table, hand us all menus and set out chips and salsa. I need a large Diet Coke, preferably in a giant red cup. While chips and salsa are what I’m focused on most, the entrees obviously need to be good, because if I’m going to return to this place often, I want to have a great meal every time, not just a great appetizer. Even though my personal go-to will need to be in Salt Lake County, where I live, I’m trying spots all over the state to best inform readers.

🌮 Her three recommendations include:

Los Cucos in Sandy The birria tacos at Angelica's in St. George Mi Ranchito Grill in South Jordan

🗓️ Events Calendar

We put together a calendar list of events and activities going on around the state of Utah during this month. Check it out and let us know if we are missing anything!

Here are some highlights for events in Utah today:

Quilombola Roots: A Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Heritage | Urban Arts Gallery, Salt Lake City Westminster celebrates Earth Day event | Westminster University campus, Salt Lake City Dutch King’s Day | Millcreek Common Half Alive | Union Event Center U of U softball vs. Iowa State | noon U of U baseball vs. Kansas | 2 p.m. USU softball vs. UNLV | noon Weber State softball vs. Northern Colorado | noon UVU baseball vs. California Baptist | 4:05 p.m. SUU softball vs. UT Arlington | 1 p.m.

Please reach out to me at sgambles@deseretnews.com if you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas you would like to share!

Thanks for reading!

✨ Cheers ✨

— Gambles

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