Good morning. Salt Lake City will have a high of 37° and a low of 27°, with snow predicted throughout the day.
Yesterday, Disney released a trailer for a live-action "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" movie. Our writer described the trailer — I think quite accurately — as "bizarre." But with Andy Samberg and John Mulaney starring, I'll definitely watch when the movie premieres on Disney+ in May. The iconic theme song is going to be stuck in my head for the next 24 hours, at least.
Also on our mind today: Why two counties in Utah opted out of the $26 billion nationwide opioid settlement, five ways people can make a difference in their local community and why Sha’Carri Richardson is speaking out about Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.
Why are Patagonia, REI and North Face boycotting Outdoor Retailer events in Utah?
What's happening: Due to ongoing opposition from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and other elected officials to federal land protection efforts, companies including Patagonia, REI, North Face and Kelty say they’ll stop attending the biannual Outdoor Retailer events if the shows move back to Salt Lake City.
Context: Salt Lake City hosted the Outdoor Retailer events for 20 years before losing out to Denver in 2017 amid swirling controversy over land use issues. Now, Salt Lake City is competing to secure the new contract for shows beginning in 2023.
Why it matters: The shows generate tens of millions of dollars in economic activity for the host communities.
Read more about the conflict around the location of the Outdoor Retailer events.
The Senate passed SB49, which would remove tax incentive limits on rural film productions. Kevin Costner is planning on filming five movies for his Western epic, "Horizon," which could add more than $50 million to the economy where the films are shot. Costner wants to film all five movies in Utah, but would likely look elsewhere if the state doesn’t increase its incentives.
The Senate finalized SR1, which would require that journalists obtain permission from a Senate media designee in order to have access to the Senate floor and adjacent hallways.
HB32, which passed the Senate unanimously, would make it a class A misdemeanor for an “assault or threat of violence against a health facility employee” and would make it a third-degree felony if an assault “causes substantial bodily injury.”
Read more about Utah bills that advanced on Tuesday.
More in Politics
Why these 2 counties in Utah opted out of the $26B nationwide opioid settlement (Deseret News)
Utah school choice moves ahead as opponents question state money going to faith-based schools (Deseret News)
Vaccine passports draw ire of lawmakers as House committee advances bill to prohibit them (Deseret News)
Perspective: What’s with all the Democrats watching Fox News? (Deseret News)
Temperatures outside Valley High soar to near 100 degrees. Inside the gym, however, a fire burns even hotter. Twelve of America’s elite athletes are here for four days of Olympic prep, still smoldering over the state of USA Basketball.
Mike Littlewood, BYU’s future baseball coach, is here too.
“There were guards at the doors and only specific personnel were allowed inside, and there were no cameras,” Littlewood said. “Across the way, the guys were just milling around and stretching.”
The “guys” include Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Deron Williams, Jason Kidd, Michael Redd, Dwight Howard, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, Tayshaun Prince and Carlos Boozer.
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