Plus, why Utah Senate President Stuart Adams says Gov. Spencer Cox shouldn’t veto the ban on transgender athletes.
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| | According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest census, only 36% of U.S. farmers identify as female. The issue goes beyond gender representation. Research indicates that when women manage land, they are more likely to use conservation strategies and consider the long-term effects of agricultural practices such as human and soil health. Historically, Native American women are responsible for inventing some of the most innovative practices and tools in Western agriculture. The latest research indicates that the number of women in agriculture at Native American operations hovers around 50% — much higher than in non-Native operations. | After the Utah Legislature passed a controversial bill that would ban transgender female students participating on girls sports teams, Gov. Spencer Cox said he would immediately veto it. But Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, said Cox shouldn't veto the bill because he believes the ban will be overturned anyway. Why?: The bill would also create a commission that would determine the eligibility of individual students to participate. The commission was a compromise negotiated with LGBTQ advocates and other stakeholders. If Cox vetoes the bill, both the ban and the commission will go away. What's next?: If Cox vetoes the bill, House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, said they'll poll members of the Legislature to see if there's interest in having a veto override session. Read what lawmakers said about the bill during a panel discussion Tuesday. More in Politics What Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wants President Biden to know about energy (Deseret News) Does the Utah Legislature really believe in local control? Here’s what leaders have to say (Deseret News) Education vs. tax cuts: Utah Democrats, Republican leadership clash over spending (Deseret News) What could rising gas prices mean for Democrats in the midterms? (Deseret News) | COVID What the pandemic has done to churches (Deseret News) Education 1st-of-its-kind veterinary medicine program coming to Utah (KSL.com) Health Why is insulin so expensive? Utah company plans to make it more affordable (KSL.com) Arts Every quilt tells a story — from hardship to hope (Deseret News) Police/Courts Utahn behind $200M Ponzi scheme sentenced to 19 years in prison (KSL.com) Man walks out of Utah jail, then drives off in deputy's car that was warming up, police say (KSL.com) The Nation From toilet paper to cookies: the products you buy are shrinking (Deseret News) Will rising gas prices affect home prices? (Deseret News) President Biden to sign executive order on cryptocurrency. Here’s what it means (Deseret News) The World The letter Z and why it matters in the Ukraine-Russia war (Deseret News) McDonald’s to temporarily close 850 stores in Russia (Deseret News) Coca-Cola suspends business in Russia. Here’s why (Deseret News) Is it safe to visit Europe amid Russia-Ukraine conflict? (Deseret News) New photo of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner in Russia has been released (Deseret News) | That's all for today. Check your inbox tomorrow morning for more news from the Beehive State and beyond! And tell us what you think of Utah Today! Just reply to this email or email newsletters@deseretnews.com. — Ashley |
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