Thursday February 23, 2023

Brine shrimp could soon become Utah’s official state crustacean. The little shrimp, otherwise known as sea monkeys, play a huge role in Utah’s ecosystem and economy. If the bill is approved by the Utah Legislature, brine shrimp will join the Sego lily, the Dutch Oven, and the beehive on Utah’s list of official symbols. And later, residents in Jackson, Wyoming say they would rather leave the state than face potential laws targeting transgender kids. Plus, some officials in our region want to ramp up American uranium production to power future nuclear reactors.

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Photo: Live brine shrimp. On a good year, these small but mighty shrimp bring in over $60 million in state revenue. Credit sdolgin/creative commons

HB 132 State Crustacean Designation

https://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/HB0137.html

KHOL: ‘I don’t want to leave the state’: Jackson youth rally for transgender rights

https://891khol.org/local-youth-lead-rally-in-town-square-for-trans-rights/