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Situational Analysis | Sept. 26, 2024 It's Thursday and National Chimichanga Day PLUS National Key Lime Pie Day! There are 40 days until Election Day. Happy birthday to Sen. Jen Plumb and Rep. Angela Romero. ð ð ð What you need to know - Amendment D votes will not be counted after Utah Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling to void the amendment. The court's decision said that the district court "correctly ruled that neither constitutional prerequisite was met." Utah Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz said the courtâs decision was âunprecedented and troubling.â
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Utah Headlines Political news - Sen. Romney: Attack on Trump in PA shows âenormous failures in leadershipâ at the Secret Service (Deseret News)
- House and Senate agree to fund government past November election. Hereâs how Utah lawmakers voted (Deseret News)
- Gov. Cox leads trade mission to South Korea, Japan (Deseret News)
- Opinion: Utah congressional delegation cannot stay silent on Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Deseret News)
- New leadership, plans coming together for 'revitalization' around Utah State Fairpark (KSL)
- Déjà vu: State committee orders Utah AG to release his calendar again (KSL TV)
- Will roundabout actually solve Capitol Hill traffic problems? (Fox13)
Election news - Will Utahns vote on Amendment A? Whatâs happening in court? October hearing set to hear UEA challenge to constitutional school funding change (Deseret News)
- New poll for U.S. House and Senate finalizes Utah Debate Commission lineup (Deseret News)
- Opinion: Will Latter-day Saints and youth decide our next president? (Deseret News)
- Most Utahns vote by mail â but some lawmakers want to limit mail-in ballots (UPR)
- Lawmakers weigh in on battle over Utah's education funding with Amendment A (KUTV)
Municipal news - Historic 25th Street business owners critical of Ogden paid parking plan (KSL TV)
Utah - NHL veteran expresses strong belief in Utah Hockey Clubâs potential (Deseret News)
- A basketball career helped change Thurl Bailey's life, and provided a life of fulfillment with family (KSL)
- Future of Utah tourism looking bright as leaders meet to map out what's next (Fox13)
- Provo woman gives the gift of life by donating kidney to man she met hiking Y Mountain (Daily Herald)
- How Smith's 'Zero Hunger Zero Waste' initiative helps local food pantries
Crime/Courts - Ogden stepmother charged with aggravated child abuse of 13-year-old (KSL)
- 30 years to life: Families pack court for sentencing in 'heinous' Utah double-murder (KSL)
- Disconnecting from Danger: How to separate your cell phone line from your abuser (KSL TV)
- Disconnecting from Danger: KSL Investigates exposes major providers failing to follow domestic abuse law (KSL TV)
Education - BYU coach, athletic administrator talk NIL and paying college athletes (Deseret News)
- Principal at center of Kansas State QBâs fundraiser thanks BYU fans for their support (Deseret News)
Environment - Fat Bear Week kicks off with a chubby cub showdown (Deseret News)
- The future of geothermal power in Utah (KSL TV)
- Has conservation âfatigueâ arrived? Not for these Great Salt Lake basin water users (Standard-Examiner)
- EPA may partially disapprove Utahâs plan to control regional haze in national parks (St. George News)
Health - The success sequence boosts millennial mental health (Deseret News)
- Utah clinic using new game-changing concussion diagnostic device (KSL Newsradio)
Housing - Mortgage lenders see uptick in refinance, new purchase activity with lower rates (KSL TV)
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National Headlines General - Former BYU athlete Ashley Hatch named one of 50 most influential people in Northern Virginia (Deseret News)
- New York Mayor Adams faces criminal indictment, vows to fight charges (Reuters)
- Marcellus Williams execution draws fresh backlash to death penalty (Washington Post)
- One person dead after bus hijacked in Los Angeles (Washington Post)
- Helene is upgraded to Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Florida (AP)
Political news - Republican US lawmaker Higgins under fire for false claim about Haitian Americans (Reuters)
- Congress passes bill to prevent government shutdown, add funds for Secret Service (Washington Post)
- Springfield gears up for a visit from Trump (Politico)
Election news - Trump quietly prepares pitch to Latter-day Saint voters (Deseret News)
- Harris promises tax breaks, investments for U.S. manufacturers (Reuters)
- 5 takeaways from Harrisâs MSNBC interview with Stephanie Ruhle (The Hill)
Ukraine ðºð¦ - Trump says Ukraine is âdemolishedâ and dismisses its defense against Russiaâs invasion (AP)
- Russian missiles and drones target Kyiv for 5 hours and hit Ukraineâs power grid (AP)
Israel and Gaza - US and allies call for 21-day ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border after UN talks (Reuters)
- Israelâs Netanyahu appears to downplay hopes for a cease-fire as deadly strikes continue in Lebanon (AP)
World news - Jay Evensen: Are we on the brink of World War III? (Deseret News)
- More countries are involved in violent conflicts than any time since World War II (Deseret News)
- 'All must be beheaded': Revelations of atrocities at French energy giant's African stronghold (Politico)
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 | Guest opinion: Advocating for Utahâs future by Derek Miller In todayâs fast-changing economic landscape, ensuring Utah remains a leader in business growth and innovation is no easy feat. The Salt Lake Chamber, as the voice of Utahâs business community, takes this responsibility seriously and strategically. As part of this stewardship, the Chamber annually establishes federal priorities to address the most pressing issues impacting businesses and communities statewide. These priorities guide the Chamberâs advocacy efforts, ensuring that Utahâs voice is heard locally and nationally and that smart policies are enacted to support continued growth and prosperity for all Utahns. This week, the Salt Lake Chamber is in Washington, D.C., with a group of Utahâs business leaders to meet with the stateâs congressional delegation. The businesses and community leaders who joined us represent industries and organizations across Utah that are committed to ensuring our state continues to prosper. By meeting face-to-face with national leaders and engaging in critical policy discussions, we are making sure Utahâs voice is heard at the highest levels. This isnât just a trip for business leaders â itâs an effort to benefit all Utahns. The Chamberâs top three federal priorities for this year are housing affordability, regulatory overreach and trade policies. These priorities arenât just buzzwords; theyâre real concerns that affect Utahâs ability to remain competitive, grow our economy and maintain our quality of life. (Read More)
News Releases Curtis advances bipartisan legislation to protect Utahâs Great Salt Lake and boost geothermal energy Representative John Curtis (R-UT) passed two bills through the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act would incorporate the Great Salt Lake into ongoing conservation efforts under the Colorado River water conservation program. The Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act aims to expedite the approval process for geothermal projects. âI am thrilled to have unanimous support from my colleagues for this common-sense legislation,â said Rep. Curtis. âBoth of these bills benefit Utahns, who have already invested tremendous effort to innovate and address challenges.â (Read More) | | |
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Upcoming - Sept. 30 â Westside Candidate Forum, 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm, in person: Promontory Building, Utah State Fairpark or online
- Oct. 1 â Attorney General Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm
- Oct. 1 â Vice presidential debate, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
- Oct. 4 â Conservative Climate Summit, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, UVU, Register here
- Oct. 4 â Hatch Foundation hosts Civil Dialogue Symposium with Dana Perino, 2:00 pm, USU, Register here
- Oct. 7-9 â One Utah Summit, SUU, Register here
- Oct. 8 â CD1 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm
- Oct. 10 â US Senate Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm
- Oct. 14 â CD2 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm
- Oct. 15-16 â Interim Days
- Oct. 17 â CD3 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm
- Oct. 24 â CD4 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm
- Nov. 5 â Election Day!
- Nov. 15 â Women & Business Conference & ATHENA Awards Luncheon with the Salt Lake Chamber, Grand America Hotel, Register here
- Nov. 19-20 â Interim Days
- Jan. 9 â Whatâs Up Down South Economic Summit. St. George. Register here
- Jan. 10 â Rural Utah Data Symposium. St. George. Register here
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On This Day In History - 1181 - St. Francis of Assisi is born
- 1783 - Johnny Appleseed is born
- 1789 - Thomas Jefferson appointed 1st US Secretary of State; John Jay becomes 1st US Chief Justice
- 1856 - The first handcart pioneers enter the Salt Lake Valley
- 1955 - BYU-Hawaii opens
- 1957 - âWest Side Storyâ opens on Broadway
- 1960 - Nixon and JFK participate in the first nationally televised debate
- 1971 - Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-New York) announces she will enter the Democratic presidential primaries
- 1978 - NY District Court Judge Constance Baker Motley rules that women sportswriters cannot be banned from locker rooms
- 2020 - President Donald Trump nominates Judge Amy Coney Barrett for the US Supreme Court to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Quote of the Day "It's never appropriate for a judge to impose that judge's personal convictions - whether they derive from faith or anywhere else - on the law."
âAmy Coney Barrett
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