utah legislation recaps

Episode 93 Vegan Grindr should exist.

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**WARNING* We did indeed eat our chicken sandwiches from Pretty Bird Chicken in front of a vegan… our deepest apologies.

We, at the New Utah Podcast, have been very fortunate to build relationships in the community and keep them going over the past 93 weeks! Nicky Passey joined us for episode 37 when his solo album was released and we were so glad he was back to celebrate his upcoming vinyl release of “Working Through Some Shit” on April 21st. We like to think his sound is a combination of greats such as Ben Folds, Johnny Cash, and They Might Be Giants. You will have to listen and decide for yourself.

Nick taught us this week about how his vinyl was pressed, how he chose the company that he did (Pirates Press), what happens when you put out to social media that a band member has died when they really haven’t, and the importance of Vegan Grindr. It’s not really a thing, but we think that Nick should snatch up that name and create a vegan app. Nick is also still deep in the process of creating his own and custom buttons/pins/coasters for businesses and consumers! We definitely love our buttons! If Nick isn’t out touring bass with Folk Hogan, you can catch him doing solo shows all around the Wasatch Front. Oh, and he is for hire! Check Nick out on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and of course his website. Tune into this episode for a great list of vegan restaurants in Utah!

This week we also talked through important issues like getting tattoos and the different types of buffet eaters that exist. Pressing, right? This is the last week of the Utah Legislation session. We will have a run through in the upcoming weeks of bills that passed.

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Music: Bootleggers Dance by local Utah Band Folk Hogan

Episode 92. Damn the man, Save the Empire!

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With only 1 week left on the legislative session, we can’t help but celebrate that at bill was passed to get rid of the condescending, “this is a bar, not a restaurant” signs that have been plaguing our cities in Utah. However, Jeremy did come up with the best bar name ever and if anyone decides to utilize, “This is a bar, not a Restaurant” we just ask to get a little bit of credit.

With only 1 week left in the session, there will be over 500+ bills passed. Each week we’ve kept you up to date with a recap of some of what is important on the Utah hill. From more ecological ways for cremation, allowing breast-feeding in public, and cyclists being able to run through red lights if it is safe, we make sure to give you our opinions on what is happening!

This week we also celebrated, at the dismay of Chris, the 50th anniversary of Purple Turtle!

 

Jessica’s favorite Italian restaurant in Utah is moving across town. Per Noi Trattoria has taken over the old Michelangelo’s location at 3005 Highland Drive. Going from their quaint little space in Sugarhouse, they will now be able to accommodate twice as much, if not more, business! If you want some of the best Italian food you can find in Utah, this is the place! Click HERE for their menu.

Photo: Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune

Photo : Jessica Richardson

Do you know if the city you live in is in Utah’s top safest cities? Lucky for you, we went through the list of Utah’s safest cities this week, so know you can know! Did you also know that Utah/Salt Lake City is one of the top best places for LGBT seniors? Q Salt Lake Magazine broke down the cities and Salt Lake is in the top 15 best!

A lot of talk is going on in our country about gun control after the Florida shooting two weeks ago. We decided because it is relevant and could happen in Utah at anytime that we need to have a discussion about it. Where do you stand?

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Music: Bootleggers Dance by local Utah Band Folk Hogan