Gov. Spencer Cox has a pointed message for homeless service providers: Show results or lose funding. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the ironies in his speech and in the room. Plus, preview some Salt Lake City Council decisions, meet the county’s new public health boss, and find yellow watermelons.

Resources and references:

Utah Gov. Cox to homeless providers: Produce results, or you could lose funding [Utah News Dispatch]
Explaining the Salt Lake City Mayor's $475 Million Budget Proposal [Hey Salt Lake]
Attend the Salt Lake City Council meeting online or in-person.
Miya’s Market on Instagram and TikTok

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