There were more than 300 U.S. rallies against gun violence in February. The Mormon church appointed its first Asian-American and Latin American apostles. The BLM is creating management plans for two downsized Utah national monuments.
Happy Monday. Across the United States, there were more than 300 rallies against gun violence in February alone. Many of the protests had more than 1,000 participants. Most came after a gunman killed 17 students at a Florida high school. [WaPost]
Topping the news: During General Conference, Mormon leader Russell M. Nelson named the faith's first Asian-American and Latin American apostles. [Trib]
-> The LDS Church also announced plans to build temples in Russia and India (as well as Layton, Utah). [Trib]
-> The BLM is working on new management plans for the reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. [Trib]
-> Utah’s Latino lawmakers spoke out Thursday against plans to ask 2020 Census respondents if they are U.S. citizens. [Trib] [DNews] [KSL]
Tweet of the day: From @emilycolluci: “I’m spending Easter on pins and needles waiting to see if Sean Spicer will make his return tomorrow as the White House Easter bunny”
Happy Birthday: To State Auditor John Dougall and former state Reps. Dana Layton and Julie Fisher.
In other news: The new Utah School Safety Commission is looking for ways to improve safety — without infringing on Second Amendment rights, said one lawmaker. [Trib]
-> Researchers at the University of Utah found a tweet may seem biased based on the political affiliation of the reader and the account the message comes from. [Trib]
-> A motel in Salt Lake City has been transformed into transitional housing for people at risk of homelessness. [Trib]
-> After being criticized by a judge for withholding medical records in a death penalty case, the Utah Department of Corrections is reviewing cases to see if there were other instances when the department mishandled medical records despite court orders. [Trib]
-> Rep. Rob Bishop taught Utah students about federalism Friday at his annual education conference. [DNews]
-> Jane Goodall, a scientist known for her research on chimpanzees, spoke Thursday in Utah to encourage residents to fight for the environment. [Trib]
-> A southern Utah auto repair shop has been fined by the Utah Division of Consumer Protection for the second time for failing to disclose the full cost of repairs to customers. [Trib]
-> Pat Bagley depicts the EPA as a demolition truck. [Trib]
-> Paul Rolly argues that Mitt Romney is hardening his stance on immigration reform in order to cater to far-right Republicans. [Trib]
-> Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb gathered phony political headlines for April Fool’s Day. [DNews]
Nationally: President Donald Trump said Sunday there will be no deal on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and threatened to “stop” the North American Free Trade Agreement if Mexico doesn’t do more to secure its border with the United States. [WaPost]
-> Attorney General Jeff Sessions shot down a request by GOP lawmakers Thursday that a new special counsel be appointed to investigate alleged abuse of authority by the Justice Department. [NYTimes]
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