Salt Baked City

07/31/2025

🚨 Big news for Utah’s green scene 🚨

Today is the final day to submit applications for the state’s newest pharmacy license.

Our latest story breaks down what this could mean for rural Utah and the future of patient access.

Catch the full piece in today’s stories 💨

07/31/2025

🚨 Big news for Utah’s green scene 🚨

Today is the final day to turn in applications for the state’s next pharmacy license.

We’ve got the full breakdown on what this means for rural Utah and the future of access in our latest article.

Salt Baked City News

07/30/2025

🎟️ GIVEAWAY TIME 🎟️

We’re sending one lucky follower (and their best bud) to see MAOLI live at Granary Live this Friday, August 1st as part of the Last Sip of Summer Tour 🌅🎶

With special guests Iam Tongi, Makua & TJ

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like this post and
3️⃣ Tag your concert crew in the comments (each tag = one entry, unlimited entries!)
4️⃣ Share to your story and tag us for 5 bonus entries

🎉 Winner announced Friday afternoon!

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07/30/2025

While HB 203 S2 was a win for patients—making renewals easier and extending card lengths—the bigger battle came after. Lawmakers and patient advocates originally pushed for a major expansion of Utah’s pharmacy system, proposing up to 25 new licenses to meet demand and improve access, especially in underserved areas.

But behind the scenes (sound familiar?), heavy political pressure from groups like Drug Safe Utah and the Eagle Forum led to a sharp reversal. Instead of 25 new licenses, the state opted to approve just two:

✔️ One license this year (expected by October 2025)
✔️ One more in 2026
✔️ Both limited to rural areas like Moab, Vernal, or Richfield

In other words, HB 203 gave patients more time—but not more places to go.

The compromise left many in the industry frustrated and sparked renewed calls for equity, competition, and better access in the system. The fight isn’t over—but for now, Utah’s expansion is happening slower, and smaller, than most hoped.

Salt Baked City News

07/29/2025

🍄 Did you know Utah made plant medicine history earlier this year?

A judge ruled in favor of Bridger Lee Jensen, who claimed religious use of sacred plant medicine under the First Amendment. The case could reshape how Utah—and the country—approaches sacred plant medicine.

Click the link and read the full article 💨

Salt Baked City News

07/28/2025

🚨 Salt Lake’s newest pharmacy just sprouted 🌿
Say hello to The Forest—Murray’s newest pharmacy. They’re celebrating their grand opening this Saturday, August 2nd with giveaways, vendor pop-ups, and major promos you won’t want to miss. Come by and say high!
📍 6041 S. State Street, Murray, UT
🕘 Doors open Saturday morning—be there early for the best goodies.
Tag a budtender. Tell a patient. Support local.

07/25/2025

Congrats to — you’re the winner of our Slightly Stoopid ticket giveaway! Appreciate you tagging the crew and showing some love. We’ll see you at Granary Live this Saturday for a night with , , and .

Thanks to everyone who jumped in. More chances are coming soon💨

Big thanks to and for making it happen.

07/24/2025

Just stopped by the new Forest location in Murray — turns out they’ve got some serious Pioneer Day hookups going on 👀

Feels like April needs to roll over... Utah’s got a new green holiday 🌿💨

07/23/2025

🔥TICKET GIVEAWAY🔥

We’re tossing a pair of tickets to see Slightly Stoopid with Iration and Little Stranger at Granary Live on July 27th — and all you gotta do is show us some love 🌿🎶



TO ENTER:

Follow and
Like this post
Tag 2 friends who still say “pass that” even when it’s a v**e
Share this post to your story and tag us for an extra entry


That’s it. No algorithms, no hoops, no corporate nonsense. Just a straight shot at free tickets and herb-friendly vibes under the summer sky.

Winner announced Thursday, July 25th.

Must be 21+ to enter—don’t make us card you in the comments.



Let’s get elevated, Utah 🌞