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Situational Analysis | Oct. 24, 2022 It's Monday and Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Also remember that after the first snow in Utah everyone else (not you) forgets how to drive in it. Be in the Know The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday temporarily blocked the Biden administrationâs student debt cancellation plan while it considers a motion from six Republican-led states to scrap the program. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu this weekend called defense leaders from several NATO countriesâincluding U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, their second conversation in three daysâto warn without evidence that Ukraine might detonate a radioactive âdirty bomb.â Russian forces have stepped up attacks on Ukraineâs power infrastructure in recent days, triggering blackouts. "Total darkness and cold are coming," said Kira Rudik, Ukrainian parliamentary deputy. Rapid Roundup Jazz win again; have butter boards gone too far??; BYU was clobbered by Liberty, Utah State lost to Wyoming and Utah had a bye week; deer season opened Saturday; we've already had our first human-triggered avalanche of the season. | | |
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Utah Headlines General Jason Olson, the author of âThe Burning Bookâ discusses the unique relationship between Judaism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Deseret News) At what age to Utahns reach peak life satisfaction? (KSL) Utah Highway Patrol responds to over 180 accidents due to winter storm (Fox13) The Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert is back â with a Disney princess and live audiences. Lea Salonga â the singing voice of Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan â will be the guest artist for the 2022 Christmas concerts. Hereâs how to sign up for tickets (Deseret News) Utah Tech, Dove Center shine âlight in the darknessâ at domestic violence awareness event (St. George News) Cedar City in the top 10 of the nationâs most dynamic âmicropolitansâ for âtremendous growthâ (St. George News) Elections The IUP Panel on the race for U.S. Senate (ABC4) Utah Senate race: Referendum on direction Trump has led GOP (KUTV/AP) Utah Senate race: Mike Lee acknowledges Evan McMullin poses threat to reelection (CBS News) Darlene McDonald accepts invitation to debate Rep. Burgess Owens (ABC4) On Message with Marty Carpenter: Mano a mano (UTPOL Underground) Politics Pilot project encouraging dignity in local politics (ABC4) Former Aggie hired as VP of public policy for Utah Farm Bureau (Cache Valley Daily) Ballots hit mailboxes, contentious Senate debate (Hinckley Report) Business Practicing the subtle art of the quiet calling. âQuiet quittingâ has been in circulation recently, but what about its near opposite, the quiet calling? (Deseret News) Why is everyone in Utah so short-staffed? Companies are struggling to hire as Utah has the second-lowest unemployment rate in the country. (Salt Lake Tribune) Meet the Utah âfinancial feministâ on a mission to change the stateâs statistics around women. Jacki Zehner, once a partner at Goldman Sachs, is behind ShePlace, a network of women businesses. (Salt Lake Tribune) Economy The last hurrah? Holiday shoppers are ready to spend, but it may be a final gasp before U.S. economy heads south (Deseret News) Education New study: BYU has the most politically diverse student body in Utah (Are you surprised? I was.) (Deseret News) Test scores show historic COVID setbacks for kids across US (KSL TV) Hereâs how many Utah parent complaints have been filed â so far â about âpornographicâ books in schools: 280 in less than 6 months (Salt Lake Tribune) Environment Inside the faith-based argument against developing Little Cottonwood Canyon (Deseret News) Cultural sites are being revealed by a dwindling Lake Powell, presenting new challenges to land managers as well as opportunities for new archaeological research. (Salt Lake Tribune) Clean coal? South Ogden company envisions global transformation (Standard-Examiner) Family The five building blocks of a joyful family life: Sleep, work, eating, emotional expression and play are essential to a strong family foundation (Washington Post) Health Study: Stillbirth risk passed down genetically through males (Daily Herald) Housing Demonstrators ask Gov. Cox to fund housing for homeless babies in Utah as winter approaches (Fox13) National Headlines General Salman Rushdie has lost use of an eye and hand after knife attack (Deseret News) Rikers Island, New Yorkâs notorious jail complex, is reportedly the âscene of a humanitarian crisis (Deseret News) California baker wins case over same-sex wedding cake (The Hill) The big recession risk that no one is talking about (Politico) Elections A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida (AP) False election claims overwhelm local efforts to push back (AP) Sharp swing in momentum toward GOP sparks Democratic angst (The Hill) Trump calls DeSantis endorsement of Joe OâDea a âbig mistakeâ (The Hill) Politics Trump adviser Steve Bannon sentenced to prison (Deseret News) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukraine hospitalâs staff fight dark memories of occupation (AP) 9 months into war, Ukraine claims success in downing drones (AP) Russia hits Ukraine homes, evacuates Kherson, warns of escalation (Reuters) Winter's onset will change Russia's war in Ukraine (Wall Street Journal) World News Boris Johnson drops out of race to be next UK prime minister (KSL) Richer than the royals: Looming win puts Rishi Sunakâs wealth in the spotlight (Washington Post) France's nuclear reactors malfunction as energy crisis bites (Wall Street Journal) China's Xi claims third term as Communist Party leader (Wall Street Journal) | | |
Guest opinion: Utah's energy code needs to be a 'hot topic' in Utah by Liza Hart and Jarrett Capstick Few people talk about building codes, let alone building energy codes. Letâs face it, things like window efficiency and air ducts are not spicy topics. Talking about a set of regulations that governs the construction of our homes and commercial buildings will not get you invited to parties. But itâs a shame. After all, Utah is the fastest growing state in the nation, and with this growth comes a frenzy of new construction. Energy codes are exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes (or in this case, behind the walls) tools that can help manage this growth, save Utah families and businesses incredible amounts of money, and keep our energy rates low all while cleaning the air. If there was ever a time to make energy codes a hot topic, itâs now. For the first time in years, the Utah Legislature has the opportunity to update Utahâs energy codes for new homes and commercial buildings. Importantly, residential energy codes wonât come up for review again until 2027. The question remains, will our legislature seize this opportunity? Homes and buildings play a role in our local air quality challenges. Updating energy code as a tactic to reduce pollution from energy waste has been called out as a pragmatic solution to improve Utahâs air quality by multiple groups including The Utah Foundation and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. As long-time Utah residents that love our homes, and as business representatives that want to serve our community, we urge the Utah legislature to adopt the newest energy code for Utah. (Read More) News Releases Dignity Index releases ratings of campaign fundraising emails The Dignity Index has released ratings of campaign fundraising emails from Utahâs Senate race between incumbent, Senator Mike Lee and challenger, Evan McMullin. The Index can measure contempt or dignity in a passage from a speech or a debate. It canât measure contempt or dignity in a full debate or in a campaign. And so it canât work as a tool for comparing two candidates on the dignity scale. (Read More) Salt Lake County public comment letter to UDOT on Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS In response to UDOTâs âFinal Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement,â Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson and five Salt Lake County Council members have submitted their public comment letter to UDOT. Read the full comment letter here. This letter details the framework for a Common-Sense Solutions Approach for Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) and fundamental issues with the gondola and UDOTâs final EIS recommendation. (Read More) Gov. Cox, state leaders and the Colorado River Authority of Utah applaud Washington Countyâs aggressive conservation plan to meet growing water demand After meeting with representatives of the Washington County Water Conservancy District, Gov. Spencer Cox commended the district for its move toward long-term conservation measures in the face of mounting growth and severe drought. âResponsible, sustainable growth will only occur if Utahns work together to conserve water,â said Gov. Cox. âWe need to be smarter stewards of this precious resource, and this begins with conservation.â (Read More) Number of the Day | | |
Upcoming Effecting Societal Change for Child Sexual Abuse â Oct. 26, 8:00am-11:30am; Virtual and in-person at Saprea in Lehi, UT, Register here "Love your enemies": An Evening with Arthur Brooks â Oct 27, 6:00 pm, UVU, Register here General election â Nov 8 Hacks to Help Women Maximize Income and Minimize Expenses âNov. 9, Noon-1:00pm; Virtual, Register here UWLP Book Club: How Women Rise By Sally Helgesen & Marshall Goldsmith â Nov. 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm or 7:30pm-8:30pm; Virtual, Register here Advancing Religious Freedom in a Divided America with Judge Thomas Griffith, hosted by Sutherland Institute and the Int'l Center for Law and Religion Studiesâ Nov. 15, 9:30 am - noon, More info here Biases, Barriers, & Barricades for Utah Women: A Solutions-Based Workshop with UWLP and the Policy Project, Nov. 15, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Sandy, Register here Utah Foundationâs 2022 Annual Luncheon â Nov. 16, noon, Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, Register here Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit with the Salt Lake Chamber â Jan. 12, 2023, Salt Lake City Marriott, 8 am - noon, Register here | | |
On This Day In History 1830 - Belva Lockwood is born. An attorney, politician, educator, and author, she was the first woman admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court, and ran for U.S. President in 1884 and 1888. 1861 - First transcontinental telegraph sent 1901 - Annie Edson Taylor celebrates her 63rd birthday by becoming the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. 1915 - Letitia Woods Brown is born. A pioneer in researching and teaching African-American history, she completed her Ph.D. at Harvard in 1966, and was the primary consultant for the Schlesinger Libraryâs Black Women Oral History Project. 1938 - With the passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the 40-hour workweek went into effect in the United States. 1945 - The United Nations is born. (The Charter goes into effect.) 1956 - Reverend Margaret Towner is the first woman ordained a minister in the Presbyterian Church 1972 - Jackie Robinson dies at age 53. 2003 - The Concorde makes its final flight. 2007 - Rosa Parks dies at age 92 2022 - US Mint issues first US currency featuring an Asian-American, silent film actress Anna May Wong Wise Words âPeople always say that I didnât give up my seat because I was tired, but that isnât true. I was not tired physically ⦠No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.â âRosa Parks The Punny Side How did one ghost know the other ghost was lying? He could see right through him. | | |
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