 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 - September 4, 2019**CORRECTING AN ERROR IN A PREVIOUS EDITION** Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake City. Thanks for reading Utah's must-read daily political news rundown. Please encourage your friends and colleagues to sign up for our emails.Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
TICK TOCKDays to the 2019 Utah municipal elections: 62 (11/5/2019) Days to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 145 (1/27/2020) Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 185 (3/3/2020) Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 294 (6/23/2020) Days to the 2020 election: 426 (11/3/2020) Today At Utah Policy Lawmakers discussing making changes, or even repealing, Prop. 4By Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott As you may recall, Utah lawmakers changed two voter-approved citizen initiatives in recent months, and now there may be an effort to change the third Prop. 4's independent redistricting commission, UtahPolicy.com has learned.  Sen. Lee receives visa to travel to Russia after several colleagues were deniedBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Sen. Mike Lee Sen. Mike Lee was issued a visa to travel to Russia this week. The approval comes after several of his colleagues were denied entry by the Kremlin.  Bob pitches a country music album - Bernick and Schott on politicsBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Should there be a citizenship question on the 2020 census? Our polling shows a slim majority of Utahns favor its inclusion, but there's a sharp partisan divide on the issue.  Salt Lake Chamber, DWS and EDCUtah announce new rural development initiativeBy Salt Lake Chamber The Salt Lake Chamber, Utah Department of Workforce Services and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) announced that they will be partnering on a new initiative called the Chamber Rural Workforce Network to help further Utah's rural development. The program was made official when partner officials signed a memorandum of understanding at the Utah Rural Summit held in Cedar City, UT.  Learn new strategies for navigating the U.S. - China trade warBy World Trade Center Utah World Trade Center Utah, the Utah State Bar, and Kirton McConkie invite you to join us for a luncheon and seminar on international trade law. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESEconomyPresident Donald Trump was so angry after China retaliated on trade he wanted to double tariffs. Aides enlisted several CEOs to warn Trump the move would have a devastating effect on the economy [CNBC]. Key data shows Trump's trade war with China is starting to affect the American companies he vowed to protect [New York Times]. The manufacturing sector in the U.S. contracted for the first time since 2016, boosting fears of a recession [Bloomberg]. Build the wallThe Trump administration is raiding $3.6 billion in funding for military construction projects for construction of Trump's long-promised border wall [Politico]. GunsWalmart ends all handgun ammunition sales and asks customers not to carry firearms into stores [CNN]. Kroeger also asks customers not to openly carry guns in their stores [CNN]. Hurricane DorianThe Bahamas begin the process of recovering from the "apocalyptic damage" after Hurricane Dorian pulverizes parts of that country [AP]. RedistrictingA North Carolina court ruled the state's legislative districts are unconstitutional as they overwhelmingly favor Republicans [WaPo]. BrexitBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson loses control of Parliament as opposition parties moved to block his plan for a "no-deal" Brexit. Johnson called for snap elections [New York Times]. Hong KongHong Kong's leader has withdrawn a bill allowing extradition to mainland China. The proposed measure sparked three months of protests [CNN]. Hmmm...President Trump "suggested" Vice President Mike Pence stay at Trump's Irish golf club during Pence's overseas visit [NBC News]. More than half of the country's state attorneys general are preparing to launch an antitrust investigation into Google's advertising practices [CNN]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsUtah State Fair to offer free admission to veterans, military and first responders on Sept. 11The Utah State Fair is offering free admission on Patriot Day, Sept. 11, in recognition of all those who serve or have served the state or country. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1609 - Navigator Henry Hudson discovered the island of Manhattan. 1781 - Los Angeles was founded by Spanish settlers. 1886 - Apache leader Geronimo surrenders in Arizona. 1888 - George Eastman registers the trademark Kodak and receives a patent for this camera that uses roll film. 1957 - Arkansas Gov. Orval Fabus called out the National Guard to prevent nine African-American students from entering Central High School in Little Rock. 1972 - American swimmer Mark Spitz became the first athlete to win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games. 1972 - The Price is Right premiers on CBS. It is the longest-running game show on American television. 1998 - Google is founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. 2006 - Steve Irwin, Australia's "Crocodile Hunter" TV star, was killed by a stingray barb to the heart while he was filming underwater. Wise WordsRoom to Live "If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Henry David Thoreau Lighter SideBetter Investment "I'm not saying the economy is in trouble, but right now, giving money to John Hickenlooper's presidential campaign is a better investment." - JIMMY FALLON Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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