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Data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System released by the CDC show growing health concerns facing America’s youth, state officials say

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Ogden, UTAH – According to the state officials, Utah youth face similar challenges. In 2021, Utah-specific Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System showed: Health habits More youth are watching TV or playing video games than ever before. The percentage of youth who watched TV or played video games for more than 2 hours a day increased from a low of 14.9% in 2013 to a high of 55.5% in 2021. Only 23.5% of youth got 8 or more hours of sleep on an average school night.  Only 21.7% of youth met the recommended 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day.  …

The legislative session concluded with significant investments targeting water conservation, efficiency and infrastructure

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Ogden, UTAH – According to the state officials, the state’s record-breaking winter that delivered the deepest snowpack in state history has certainly helped with our drought conditions, but there’s still a ways to go. These bills will help Utah become more waterwise and drought resilient. Here are some highlights:  HB 150 Emergency Water Shortages Amendments: This bill allows the governor to declare a temporary water shortage emergency by executive order if man-made or natural causes (other than drought) threaten the availability or quality of an essential water supply or the operation of the economy. HB 137 State Crustacean Designation: This…

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