Utah House bill recognizes Diwali, but still no fireworks allowed

SALT LAKE CITY — A bill meant to recognize Utah’s growing Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities and one of their most momentous holidays — Diwali — passed the state House Wednesday. Lawmakers voted 71-1 to pass SB46, which would make Diwali a state commemorative day. However, lawmakers also voted to eliminate a portion of the bill […]