Outdoor recreation office eyed in Utah economy boost
State officials plan to create an Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Department of Economic Development. Senator Jerry Stevenson says the bill, funded by no new spending, aims to promote Utah’s outdoor opportunities and tourism, with local officials and business leaders predicting economic benefits.
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Jerry Stevenson
Rlayton
Standard Examiner
Gary Herbert
Office of Outdoor Recreation
Department of Economic Development
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Mark Ritchie
Black Diamond
Rebecca Edwards
North Salt Lake
Utah
Alan Matheson Jr
Herbert
Jay Lowder
Ogden
Daniel Turner
Weber State University
Jim Smith
Davis Chamber of Commerce
Davis County
Antelope Island
Wasatch
Davis Chamber
Wind turbine sits idle as South Weber weighs rules
In South Weber, a 24 foot wind turbine atop Scott Casas’ garage sits still after California-style delays. City officials have not yet ordinanced residential turbines, though Casas says a certification inspection is due. He paid 800 in fees and 4900 total for the project, awaiting council action in two months. Casas hopes wind power proves viable while a broader farm plan stalled.
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Scott Casas
Casas
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Weber
Rodger Worthen
Worthen
Weber Canyon
Kera Williams
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Davis County center expands dog events at Farmington venue
The Davis County Legacy Events Center in Farmington hosts February dog shows and contests, including retrieving trials, as part of a growing niche for canine gatherings. Officials project over 2500 in contract revenues from these events, with additional spending by visitors supporting local businesses.
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Farmington
Davis County Legacy Events Center
Dave Hansen
S. 1100 West
Hansen
Legacy Events Center
Mike Moake
Abby Woolley
Naomi
Teens face sexting risks and education program
A local neuropsychologist notes national surveys showing about 25 percent of teens send explicit images and around 50 percent receive them unwanted. He promotes an online diversion program to teach safe cellphone use and legal consequences, citing Utah’s misdemeanor sexting law of 2009.
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National Institutes of Health
Pew Research Center
Internet & American Life Project
Adam Schwebach
The
Neuropsychology Center of
Utah
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