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| The UtahPolicy.com daily newsletter gets you up to speed on the top local and national news about politics and public policy. Send news tips or feedback to bschott@utahpolicy.com, or message us on Twitter. Situational awareness - June 10, 2020Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK20 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)146 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)224 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)229 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Voters in Georgia have a difficult time on primary election day. President Trump tweets a baseless conspiracy theory about Antifa. 1st District Republicans debateThanks for subscribing to Utah's must-read daily political news rundown.If you know of friends or colleagues who would benefit from our daily news roundup, please encourage them to sign up for our newsletter.Today At Utah PolicyVideo: Romney 'won't dignify' Trump's conspiracy theory tweet about Buffalo protesterBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday he would not respond to President Trump tweeting out a conspiracy theory about a Buffalo man injured by police.Trump, race relations take center stage during 1st Congressional District debate By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor The four Republicans competing for the nomination to replace Rob Bishop in Utah's 1st Congressional District struggled to answer questions about race relations and criticism of President Trump from fellow Republicans during their second debate on Tuesday evening. Bernick and Schott on politics podcast: 'The top half of Mitt Romney's head' By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Listen to the Tuesday edition of our podcast to understand the who, what, when, where, why, how and if of Utah politics with Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESSalt Lake Tribune Utah marks 13th day of more than 200 new coronavirus cases; three new deaths West Valley City files lawsuit against waste company over bad smell that has plagued the town After Jefferson Burton's flyer campaign ad controversy, his legislative opponent lands in one, too Jon Huntsman says he got bogus COVID-19 negative results, still awaits correct info Poll: Utah GOP primary voters back President Trump, disapprove of Sen. Mitt Romney President Trump announces $187M headed to UTADeseret News Op-ed: Using budget cuts to unleash the creativity of Utah schools EPA report highlights Superfund's success, including Ogden's Swift plant Utah confirms 237 new coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths on Tuesday Feds lighten rules on business loan program; $100 billion still available Huntsman now has to retake COVID-19 test after initially getting 'wrong results'Other Utah County pilots use of mobile app that helps local governments survey residents (Daily Herald)NATIONAL HEADLINESGeorgia chaosNew voting machines led to long lines and chaos on primary election day in Georgia [AJC]. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.President Trump has come under fire after tweeting a bonkers, and baseless, conspiracy theory that a 75-year-old man pushed to the ground by police in Buffalo was linked to Antifa [ABC News]. Federal prosecutors have found no evidence linking individuals accused of violence during the nationwide protests to Antifa [Reuters]. CoronavirusThe WHO walked back a claim that people who are not showing symptoms are at a lower risk of spreading the coronavirus [Politico]. Coronavirus hospitalizations are rising sharply in several states following Memorial Day [WaPo]. More than half of states are not following CDC reporting guidelines for reporting coronavirus cases [CNN]. The White House has gone largely quiet in the wake of rising coronavirus cases in several states [Politico]. Police reformRepublicans in Congress are scrambling to craft legislation to address police reform [Politico]. The Trump Justice Department has largely stopped investigating police departments for systemic abuses [Boston Globe]. ProtestsProtesters in Seattle have set up a six-block police-free "autonomous zone" in the middle of that city [Daily Dot]. Voter registration numbers are growing dramatically in the wake of the massive nationwide protests [CNN]. George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston on Tuesday [NPR]. Trump vs. EsperPresident Trump wanted to fire Defense Secretary Mark Esper after they clashed over the use of active-duty military during nationwide protests [WSJ]. EconomyThe Paycheck Protection Program passed by Congress is showing signs of boosting the economy [WaPo]. 2020 ElectionDemocrats are increasingly pushing Joe Biden to pick a black woman as his running mate [NYT]. Republicans are set to move their convention to Jacksonville, Florida [WaPo]. BUSINESS HEADLINES$120 million in new LEED certified buildings coming to Wasatch Front (Deseret News) Unemployment claims high, but decline for 7th week in a row as Utah businesses reopen (Deseret News) Utah unemployment claims keep inching down, now reaching Great Recession levels (Salt Lake Tribune)Policy NewsNews release: Senator Orrin Hatch endorses Jon Huntsman for GovernorGovernor Jon Huntsman has been endorsed by Utah legend, Senator Orrin G. Hatch. Senator Hatch announced his support for Governor Huntsman's gubernatorial bid citing Huntsman's bold vision to double Utah's economy as an example of the kind of leadership Utah is in need of at this critical time. More National HeadlinesTop L.A. Democrat Pushed To Cut LAPD Funding While Having Private LAPD Detail At Her Home Since April (Daily Wire) Typical: NPR Plays Coronavirus Card on Trump Campaign Rally Announcement Days After Fawning Protest Coverage (RedState) Cancel culture was propped up by the media. Now, they're suffering the consequences (Washington Examiner) A Few Days of Riots Can Echo for Many Years (Reason) Scenes from Philadelphia's Meltdown (City Journal) Why We Need the Police (City Journal) Public Health Experts are Embarrassing Themselves (Reason) The Cult Dynamics of Wokeness (New Discourses) Terry McAuliffe recorded saying Dems prefer Biden stay 'in the basement' (FOX News) Muni says it won't transport SFPD to protests: 'We have a lot of work to do' (San Francisco Chronicle) The Media Urge to Explain away 'Defund the Police' (National Review)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1692 - Bridget Bishop was found guilty of the practice of witchcraft and hanged in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She was the first colonist executed during the Salem witch trials. 1854 - The U.S. Naval Academy graduates its first class of students. 1898 - U.S. Marines invaded Cuba in the Spanish-American War. 1935 - Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio. 1944 - 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds becomes the youngest player ever in a major league game. 1964 - The U.S. Senate breaks a 75-day filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, leading to the bill's passage. Wise WordsFear"He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life." Ralph Waldo Emerson Lighter SideProtecting the White House"Yep, Trump is trying to protect the White House. He even ran around putting broken Christmas ornaments under windows and tying rope to paint cans to swing over the staircase." - JIMMY FALLON Listen to us on_Apple Podcasts Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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