What happened on Friday, 21 January 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Patel warns proposed measure threatens BIPOC access to important government discussions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
LAFCO finalizes a $556,000 budget for 2022-2023 under Executive Officer Pollock.
House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, Utah House, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah committee discusses alarming rise in underground dogfighting and cockfighting, urging legislative action.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Bell receives farewell remarks as Ethics Commission adjourns meeting in his honor
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Lawmakers discuss government authority and local control over mask mandates in Utah.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At its January 2022 meeting, the Local Agency Formation Commission unanimously approved findings allowing teleconference meetings under California Government Code §54953(e), unanimously nominated Commissioner Fielder as vice chair and approved minutes from Nov. 19, 2021; executive officer Jeremy Pollock presented the FY22‑23 proposed budget (~$556,000).
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators acknowledge Mendon City Youth Council and advance multiple bills for consideration.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community leaders worry new ethics measure might hinder nonprofit activities and create compliance issues.
House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, Utah House, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah bill aims to protect pets in domestic violence cases, enhancing safety for victims.
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The Utah House on Jan. 20, 2022, approved SJR 1, authorizing pay for in‑session employees, by a 72–0 vote; Representative Schultz presented the resolution and praised session staff for their work during the legislative session.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Clean Power SF told the Local Agency Formation Commission it continues to serve about 385,000 customer accounts with a 4.2% opt‑out rate, presented a 'Be Powerful' marketing campaign with preliminary reach metrics, previewed a DAC 'Super Green Saver' rollout for 400–500 low‑income customers and outlined short‑ and long‑term renewable procurement and storage plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff told the Commission it has 33 positions, an operating budget of about $6.5 million, and plans requests for reclassifications, one new limited-term position, a client support specialist and a senior auditor; commissioners pressed for a funded Commission secretary and expanded outreach.
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Highlighting Utah's historic influence on the NBA and its pioneering athletes.
House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, Utah House, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition supports House Bill 175 to protect pets in domestic violence cases.
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The Utah House passed substitute SJR 3 on Jan. 20, 2022, voting 45–29 to urge the end of local public-health face‑covering orders; supporters said mandates are ineffective and divisive, while opponents cited recent COVID deaths, classroom disruption and worker safety.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission staff briefed commissioners on continued outreach and an FAQ for a potential June 2022 ballot measure to amend gift and ethics rules; nonprofit and community callers urged narrowing language to avoid criminalizing routine community interactions and to protect BIPOC organizations' access.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Senate advanced multiple bills: first substitute SB44 (mental health professional practice act amendments) was encircled and advanced to third reading (28-0-1); SB26 (Division of Consumer Protection Amendments) and SB79 also received unanimous support on roll calls. Committees reported favorably on a broad slate of bills.
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Wat Misaka's jersey retirement ceremony celebrates his groundbreaking legacy in basketball.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
The Fountain Hills Unified School board outlined initial duties for interim superintendent Dr. Patrick Sweeney, emphasizing bringing special‑education programs into compliance (IEPs and 504 plans), supporting staffing and morale, and establishing a district point of contact for a third‑party evaluation.
House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, Utah House, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Survivors urge passage of House Bill 175 to protect pets in domestic violence situations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Ethics Commission voted 5–0 Jan. 21 to meet in closed session with labor negotiators about a proposed June 2022 ballot measure and subsequently voted unanimously not to disclose the closed-session discussions or actions.
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Legislators reconsider mask mandates based on data from Columbus and Salt Lake City.
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Participants gather to recite an evolving poem dedicated to the Great Salt Lake's revival.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously approve Jackie Fielder as vice chair during teleconference meeting.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
In the January 20 workshop, Millville and the district complex outlined modest budget asks — Scholastic subscriptions, STEM supplies, library replacements and staffing reassignments tied to shifting enrollment — and middle-school leaders described grant-funded career programming and recurring consumable costs for Project Lead The Way.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Legislators address COVID-19 policies and honor Wat Misaka's contributions to Utah.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Senate passed House Bill 183 after extended debate over staffing thresholds and testing rules; the bill gives state leaders and the state school board tools to implement or suspend 'test to stay' policies and was returned to the House after a 22-5 vote with two absences.
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Senate Bill 44 aims to extend mental health training completion from 1 year to up to 4 years.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission invites public participation for comments during special infrastructure meeting.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Blackstone-Millville school committee voted by voice to adopt new DESE-recommended testing: symptomatic testing in school plus weekly at-home antigen kits for opt-in staff and students; test-and-stay and routine in-school contact tracing will stop and families must report positives. Exact vote tally was not recorded in the transcript.
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Representatives discuss mask mandate enforcement challenges and public health priorities in Utah.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators discuss amendments to ensure school safety and address staffing issues during COVID-19.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves candidate for director position at Department of Building Inspection
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
After a nearly two-year review, the Blackstone-Millville math committee recommended Houghton Mifflin for kindergarten through grade 8 and the Envision program for high-school courses, citing research-based criteria, student-data review and family supports; the committee described phased rollout and parent engagement plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At a Jan. 21, 2022 special meeting the San Francisco Building Inspection Commission convened a closed session on the director appointment for the Department of Building Inspection, later voting not to disclose closed-session discussions. The commission said it chose a candidate and will announce the hire after HR completes its process.