🌱UT Govt Relies On Church To Pay For Welfare + Craft Beer In SLC

Salt Lake City UT

02 December, 2021

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Happy Friday, Salt Lake City! Let's get this day started. Here's everything going on today in Salt Lake City. First, today's weather: Mild with hazy sun. High: 51 Low: 34. Here are the top stories today in Salt Lake City: According to documents retrieved by ProPublica, Utah lawmakers cut welfare spending and relied on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to provide welfare services to those in need, even though to qualify for church assistance, some were asked to convert. But that's not all. The state also took partial credit for the value of those services offered, to the tune of $75 million (Salt Lake Tribune) Utahns celebrate Hanukkah with public menorahs and a parade in Salt Lake City. "We're excited to bring Utah's most active Hanukkah ever to our community, and invite the wider public to partake as well," Utah's Rabbi Avremi Zippel said in a press release. Salt Lake City Council members will participate in the parade. (KSL.com)Craft beer in Salt Lake City has a storied history. The saga of Wasatch Brewery, one of the pioneers of craft brew in Utah's capital city, including how it created a powerhouse brand amid a unique culture and ever-changing alcohol laws is worth a read, and perhaps a sip. (Utah Stories) Animal shelter euthanasia gas chambers are closing under public pressure in Utah. However, animal rights activists say the treatment of animals at shelters is in need of more scrutiny, especially among facilities with few resources in areas where enforcing animal rights laws is not a priority. (City Weekly) Today's Salt Lake City Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Salt Lake City! Today in Salt Lake City: Old World Holiday Charm - "Christkindlemarkt" at This is the Place (11:00 AM) Holiday Open House and Art Sale at Workshop SLC (6:00 PM)True Crime Walking Tour of Downtown SLC (7:00 PM) A Little Jazz With Your Mistletoe - Jazz quintet at The Rose (7:30 PM) Salt Lake City Patch Notebook Utah Division of Wildlife Resources: "Does it seem like you're hearing about more wildlife encounters these days? There's a reason for that! Find out why and see what kinds of wildlife encounters you should report: https://go.usa.gov/xeVa3" (Facebook) Visit Utah: "Storytelling is a way of life for Indigenous tribal nations, and traditionally, wintertime is when those stories came alive. Pause a moment to enjoy these shortened narratives from some of Utah's contemporary Northwestern Shoshone storytellers." (Facebook) US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah: "The weather has been relatively benign over much of the area, but that wasn't the case on this date ten years ago. The December 1, 2011 downslope windstorm brought wind gusts as high as 102 mph to Davis County, resulting in widespread damage." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Social Security Webinar (December 14) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Joseph Peterson About me: Joseph Peterson is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, travel, books, food, culture, diversity, coffee, and promoting events that build community. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Salt Lake City Daily? Email me at [email protected].