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Women in Utah and across the world spend more time than men on unpaid labor, including childcare, eldercare, housework, and emotional labor. The work is essential, but often undervalued in comparison to paid labor.
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A 2023 study found that 59.8% of respondents strongly or somewhat distrusted most Utah organizations to appropriately handle a sexual harassment report.
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The Utah Women and Leadership Project released an updated report this month on the status of women leaders in state government.
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Out of over 12,000 hoax complaints, Utah Auditor John Dougall’s office has been investigating 5 that appeared ‘good faith.’ So far, 4 are unsubstantiated, but auditors sent letters to governmental entities ensuring compliance.
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The Utah Women and Leadership Project published their latest research and policy brief addressing the top seven opportunities for women and girls in Utah.
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Gov. Spencer Cox held his monthly press conference Thursday to answer reporters' questions about water levels, elections, and other issues relevant to the state.
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In other news, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act sunsets in June, but may be extended or expanded to provide compensation to those affected by nuclear testing and uranium mining, and the Springville Museum of Art is celebrating its 100th 'Spring Salon' with a new exhibit.
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In this episode, President Elizabeth Cantwell talks to Susan Madsen, the founding director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership in USU’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.
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Major Kate Rubins honors Women’s History Month as an Army Reservist, astronaut and biologist who participated in the first sequencing of DNA in space.
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These updates aim to help the district better align themselves with the recently passed House Bill 257.