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Wednesday morning, April 7, 2021
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Pandemic Hits Women In The Workforce
The top two reasons Utah women left the workplace during the pandemic was caring for their kids and their employers losing business according to a new survey from Utah State University’s Utah Women and Leadership Project. Schools have been forced to operate partially or fully online during the pandemic, which led to some women leaving their jobs to spend more time taking care of their kids. The study’s author said that helps explain why women who work from home said their mental health has suffered during the pandemic more than women who worked outside the home. The survey also found women of color have been hit harder financially than white women during the pande
Salt Lake Cityâs Downtown Ambassador Program extends to North Temple
The team of ambassadors helps people experiencing homelessness find shelter and services, among other duties.
(Photo courtesy of Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall) Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announces that the Downtown Ambassador Program is expanding to the North Temple neighborhood, during a news conference on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
  | April 7, 2021, 2:24 a.m.
A program that aims to improve public safety in downtown Salt Lake City without increasing law enforcement has been expanded into the North Temple area.
The representatives of the Downtown Ambassador Program arenât police officers. Instead, the âambassadorsâ provide a âfriendly, uniformed presenceâ in Salt Lake City and are available to assist residents, business and visitors, according to the Downtown Allianceâs website. They also help people experiencing homelessness get access to shelter and oth
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The Salt Lake Temple construction is fully underway in Temple Square as the April 2021 General Conference approaches. The Church has received mixed feedback from members about renovation plans. (Addie Blacker)
Construction has taken over Temple Square as eyes turn to Salt Lake City for the 191st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church President Russell M. Nelson announced renovations to the Salt Lake Temple in April 2019, resulting in the temple’s closure from December 2019 through 2024.
In his announcement of the renovation project, President Nelson said one of the main goals was to address safety concerns and replace obsolete systems within the building. He said the project was also intended to further enhance, refresh and beautify the temple.
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