 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 - July 1, 2020Good morning from Salt Lake CityLet's Wednesday!TICK TOCK125 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)203 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)208 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 Cox leads Huntsman after first round of ballots. Owens grabs 4th District nod over Coleman. Republicans dump HillyardBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox forged a 2.77 percent lead over Jon Huntsman after the first wave of results in Tuesday's Utah primary elections, but the race is far from over, as election officials say there could be as many as 100,000 ballots outstanding. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESRussian bountiesIntercepted electronic data showed large financial transfers from a Russian bank to a Taliban-linked account was cited as evidence supporting the conclusion that Russia offered bounties for killing American troops in Afghanistan [NYT]. The White House was first informed about the Russian bounty operation in early 2019 [WaPo]. Coronavirus"Please, please, please wear a face-covering when you go out in public," said Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Tuesday [Bloomberg]. Dr. Anthony Fauci warned the U.S. could see 100,000 coronavirus cases per day if nothing is done to slow the spread of the virus [BBC]. Congressional leaders are now urging Americans to wear a mask in public [WaPo]. The number of Covid-19 cases in the U.S. jumped by 47,000 Tuesday, the biggest one-day spike during the pandemic [Reuters]. Goldman Sachs says if Americans were to wear masks in public, it would stop the economy from losing 5 percent GDP [MarketWatch]. Here's when the coronavirus outbreak could peak in each state [Bloomberg]. EconomyThe Senate passed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program to August 8 [CNN]. An economic data point the White House is watching carefully suggests the recovery from the coronavirus may be hitting a plateau [Axios]. Supreme CourtThe court ruled in favor of parents in Montana seeking to use a state scholarship program to send their children to religious schools [CNN]. Social mediaFacebook removed hundreds of pages and groups related to the far-right "boogaloo" movement [The Verge]. SportsballBaseball's minor leagues cancel the entire 2020 season. Many teams face financial ruin without some sort of government help [AP]. The NBA is warning a significant spread of the coronavirus would force the league to pause their season, which is scheduled to relaunch next month in Orlando [SI]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsUtah Industry Resource Alliance (UIRA) provides support & resources for Utah manufacturersThe Utah Industry Resource Alliance (UIRA) has announced its official launch. UIRA provides all Utah manufacturers with a one-stop source for expert resources to help them improve their bottom lines. UIRA delivers service and outreach to the manufacturing industry in the form of industry-specific training, mentoring and coaching, and becomes a trusted business advisor to its clients.  Equality and inclusion in opportunity: The Black experience in the corporate worldJoin us to learn about the experiences of Black professionals in Utah's business community. This is the first in a series of webinars, symposiums, and roundtables as part of the partnership between the Utah Black Chamber and the Salt Lake Chamber to focus on, discuss, and address issues of racism, equality, and inclusion in business. Wasatch Front Regional Council announces public comment period and open houses for draft 2021-2026 Transportation improvement program The Wasatch Front Regional Council, in conjunction with the Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Transit Authority, has identified hundreds of priority transportation projects totaling approximately $3.4 billion to enhance mobility, strengthen the economy, connect communities, increase access to opportunities, and improve health along the Wasatch Front. The public is now invited to provide input on the selected projects.  Save the date: Virtual trade mission to IsraelThe United States is Israel's single largest trading partner. Through World Trade Center (WTC) Utah's Virtual Trade Mission, you can connect directly with Israeli business and government leaders. Utah companies interested in learning about Israel, expanding into the area, or increasing their business in the market are encouraged to register for this Virtual Trade Mission. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1847 - The first U.S. postage stamps were issued. 1863 - The Battle of Gettysburg begins. 1867 - Canada was granted independence by Great Britain. 1870 - The United States Department of Justice formally comes into existence. 1881 - The world's first international telephone call is made between Canada and the United States 1898 - Spanish-American War: Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders led a charge up Cuba's heavily fortified San Juan Hill. 1931 - Wiley Post and Harold Gatty become the first people to circumnavigate the globe in a single-engined monoplane aircraft. 1946 - The U.s. conducted its first post-war test of the atomic bomb at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. 1963 - Zip codes are introduced for mail in the U.S. 1997 - Hong Kong was returned to China after 156 years as a British territory. Wise WordsThought Police "The most unpardonable sin in society is independence of thought." Emma Goldman Lighter SideTDS "Now look, having people believe crazy conspiracy theories and ignore facts - that's nothing new. What is new is that now one of those people lives in the White House." - TREVOR NOAH Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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