 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 18, 2020Good Thursday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK12 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)138 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)216 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)221 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
Thanks 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 Policy Coronavirus tests from Utah National Guard troops who went to D.C. were unaccounted for over several days last weekBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor When the 200 Utah National Guard troops dispatched to Washington, D.C. to help with that city's response to violent protests returned to Utah, the soldiers were tested for exposure to the coronavirus. UtahPolicy.com has learned that at least half of those tests went unaccounted for over several days.  Herbert rolls out latest version of Utah's coronavirus economic recovery planBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Gov. Gary Herbert unveiled the latest iteration of the state's plan to economically recover from the coronavirus downturn Wednesday, which he says will position Utah to rebound quicker than other states.  Legislative leaders set the table for big budget cuts ahead of Thursday's special sessionBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Utah's top legislative bosses on Wednesday cut nearly all of the new money that was put into the $20 billion fiscal 2021 budget, getting ready for a special session starting Thursday morning aimed at balancing next year's spending plan, which starts July 1. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESBOMBSHELL!Parts of former national security adviser John Bolton's forthcoming book started to see the light of day, and it's a doozy! Among Bolton's shocking claims:
Lots of reports/excerpts available: NYT, WaPo, Bloomberg, WSJ, CNN In an interview, Bolton says he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks "he can play Trump like a fiddle" [ABC News]. The Justice Department is seeking an emergency court order to prevent the release of Bolton's book [WaPo]. On Wednesday Trump called Bolton a "liar" and said his book "broke the law," but did not refute any specific allegations from Bolton's book [The Hill]. CoronavirusPresident Trump said the coronavirus is "dying out," but medical experts vehemently disagree [CNN]. The Trump White House says there are no plans to cancel the president's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma and said attendees "assume a personal risk" when it comes to the coronavirus [Politico]. Scientists are worried that the Trump Administration's focus on finding a vaccine for the coronavirus is overlooking other available therapies that could work [CNN]. Police reformThe ex-Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks is facing a felony murder charge. Prosecutors say the former officer also kicked Brooks after he fell to the ground [CNN]. The House Judiciary Committee advanced a Democratic-backed police reform bill after an emotional debate [Politico]. Senate Democrats are mulling stopping a Republican police reform bill because it doesn't go far enough in their opinion [Politico]. Los Angeles city officials are moving to replace some LAPD officers with unarmed crisis responders [CNN]. 2020 electionSome of President Trump's advisers are worried he's spending too much time wallowing in self-pity about negative news coverage about the botched response to the coronavirus and nationwide protests, and they fear he is not interested in winning a second term [NYT]. EconomyThe global economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic could erase more wealth than the 2008 financial crisis, which wiped out $10 trillion [Bloomberg]. Target is raising its minimum wage for workers to $15 an hour in July, which is four months earlier than they planned [CNN]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsWeber Housing Authority announces rental assistance programWeber Housing Authority has announced the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help households with maintaining current living situations and avoiding evictions due to financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. The assistance will be available to households that have experienced financial hardship and have applied for and been denied Unemployment Benefits.  Global logistics in a COVID world: Building resilience with supply chains Join World Trade Center Utah, Utah Inland Port Authority and Air & Sea International for a webinar discussing global logistics in a COVID world. Attendees will learn about COVID-19's impact on logistics and shipping, as well as what Utah companies can do to work around those changes and build resilience in their supply chains. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1778 - American Revolutionary War: British troops abandon Philadelphia. 1812 - The U.S. declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. 1815 - The Battle of Waterloo results in the defeat in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Gebhard von Blucher, forcing him to abdicate the throne of France for the second and last time. 1873 - Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election. 1940 - The "Finest Hour" speech is delivered by Winston Churchill. 1979 - SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. 1983 - Astronaut Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space. Wise WordsGood Example "Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." Mark Twain Lighter SideA Little Flat "NASCAR's getting more progressive. I guess I shouldn't be surprised - all they do is turn left." - STEPHEN COLBERT Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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