What happened on Thursday, 26 January 2023
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate approves House Bill 215 enhancing teacher pay and supporting all students with scholarships.
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate approves committee assignments for several key bills and schedules for further discussions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mayor Breed supports legislation for a cultural hub to advance American Indian services in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community leaders advocate for a village project to enhance resources for Native Americans
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Under suspension of the rules, the Utah Senate passed HB1 (higher education base budget), HB4 (business/economic development), HB6 (infrastructure and general government) and HB7 (National Guard, Veterans Affairs and Legislature base budgets); all four bills passed and will be returned to the House.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors forwarded a committee report recommending a Type 21 off-sale license for Bar Agricole at 1540 Mission after the applicant said the retail shop would complement the restaurant and had neighborhood and police support.
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator Fillmore asked the Senate to lift Senate Bill 46 (state holiday modifications) to a time-certain slot; the Senate approved the request and placed the bill on the time-certain calendar for Friday, Feb. 3, at 11:20 a.m.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously approve a fourth story addition despite concerns from neighboring property owner.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning commission endorses the Friendship House's vision for a cultural and service hub.
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House communicators told the Senate that the House transmitted second substitute HB29 (mental health support and law enforcement co-response) and passed several Senate budget bills; the House also sent a substituted SB16 back to the Senate, which the Senate placed on the concurrence calendar overnight.
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Senate passed Third Substitute House Bill 215 on Jan. 26, 2023, approving nearly $200 million intended for teacher salary increases and creating the 'Utah Fits All' scholarship with a $42 million appropriation; the measure passed 20–8 and returns to the House.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission acknowledges indigenous heritage and reviews housing element and grocery store ordinance.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission considers appeal against hotel conversion ordinance amid public concerns and legal complexities.
San Francisco County, California
Beth Abalafia and Thad Vogler request convenience finding for new retail shop.
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Senate approved a rules committee report assigning multiple bills to standing committees, including measures on legislative offices, fraudulent ticket sales, motor vehicle consumer data protection, medical cannabis and adult protective services; the report was signed by committee chair David G. Buxton.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco residents advocate for the 1500 Fifteenth Street project to revive local jobs
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Board discussion focused on options for two underused properties (4 Peaks and McDowell Mountain): demolition, sale, or a long‑term land lease to a developer. Board requested town staff and consultants to advise on zoning and election timing if the board seeks voter authorization.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Muwekma Ohlone representatives urge city officials to acknowledge indigenous rights and land history.
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator Fillmore advocates for Roots Charter High School's support for at-risk students.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
District staff presented vendor quotes for phased outdoor camera upgrades (high school ~$249,000; middle school ~$83,000) and discussed e‑rate, bandwidth upgrades, licensing costs, and phasing; board asked staff to gather vendor references and operational details before proceeding.
San Francisco County, California
Committee endorses liquor licenses for PostScript Collective and Bar Agricole to enhance local convenience.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Union leaders support new housing development, prioritizing jobs and community benefit in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Commission initiates environmental justice framework to address health disparities citywide.
San Francisco County, California
Council recommends approval of liquor licenses to boost post-pandemic recovery in San Francisco.
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah's Senate approves $200 million for teacher salaries and an education scholarship fund.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Board members discussed a draft incomplete‑grade policy focused on students who miss assigned reteach sessions, covering IEP accommodations, ELL grading options, a four‑week conversion window, makeup sessions and parent notification; staff will revise and return for action.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Committee unanimously recommends housing element after public calls for serious implementation phase.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously endorses 120-foot structure offering 32 affordable housing units.
Fountain Hills Unified School, School Districts, Arizona
Fountain Hills Unified School board voted to approve 'Little Falcons Preschool' as the official name for the district's new preschool for the 2023–24 school year after staff feedback and discussion of logo and branding work.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department outlines financial challenges and equity-focused work amidst budget deficit.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted 2-0 to forward resolutions recommending multiple license transfers for Total Wine & More at 1750 Harrison, noting two letters of protest were under review and that the ABC liaison unit recommended conditional approval; Total Wine said the store would employ about 60 people.
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate approves four budget bills totaling over $5 billion for various state sectors.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners voice concerns over Section 317's impact on housing production and affordability.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission considers appeal of negative declaration for 2022 hotel conversion ordinance amendments.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City residents invited to provide testimony during public comment on closed session topics
2023 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Dixie and Anne Levitt honored for their service and support of Southern Utah University.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously support groundbreaking for Friendship House's community center by early 2024.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended that CNUMBRA SF LLC's application for a Type 48 on‑sale general public premise license at 312 Harriet be forwarded to the full Board with a positive recommendation; the ABC liaison unit recommended approval with conditions including monitoring and sound limits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission rejected an appeal and upheld the Planning Department's preliminary negative declaration for proposed 2022 hotel conversion ordinance amendments, finding the CEQA analysis adequate; appellants had argued the change would cause substantial SRO displacement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
On Jan. 26, 2023, the San Francisco Planning Commission voted 7-0 to enter closed session to confer with legal counsel under attorney-client privilege and then voted unanimously not to disclose any part of those discussions; a second closed session was scheduled for Feb. 9.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning staff presented a community-driven Environmental Justice Framework and EJ communities map under SB 1000; the commission voted unanimously to initiate the general-plan amendment and incorporate the framework by reference, asking staff to consider linking reparations work.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission voted 7-0 to approve zoning map amendments and a conditional use authorization for the Village SF project at 80 Julian Ave, a six-story mixed-use cultural, health and housing facility led by Friendship House serving American Indian communities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning staff told the commission the department faces declining revenues, a roughly $2M fee reduction and a multi-year deficit, while reorienting resources to implement the housing element; staff said one-time funding of about $4M used in the current year will not repeat.