 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 - March 25, 2020Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK31 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)97 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)223 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)301 days to inauguration day [01/20/2021)306 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
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NATIONAL HEADLINESDeal on massive coronavirus stimulus reachedThe Trump administration struck a deal with Senate Democrats and Republicans on more than $2 trillion in spending to bolster the economy and stem the spread of the coronavirus [Politico]. World markets soared on the news that Congress aims to inject nearly $2 trillion into the economy. Those gains follow an 11 percent jump in the Dow on Tuesday [AP]. Trump's magical thinkingPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants the U.S. economy "opened up and raring to go" by Easter [NBC News]. Health experts say easing coronavirus restrictions now could lead to disastrous results [Washington Post]. Connect the dots?Coronavirus restrictions forced the shut down of six of the top seven revenue-generating properties owned by President Trump. The Trump Organization closed hotels and golf clubs in Las Vegas, Florida, Ireland, Scotland and New York either because of local restrictions or recommendations from local officials. Those properties bring in about $174 million per year [Washington Post]. Hmmm...Any company owned by President Trump or his children are specifically barred from receiving any bailout money from the $2 trillion stimulus bill under consideration in Congress. The ban includes businesses owned by the president, vice president or members of Congress [Bloomberg]. Slow response takes a tollA private sector response to the virus to produce critical medical equipment like ventilators won't deliver results until June. Had the Trump administration responded to the threat quicker, say experts, those supplies would be available much earlier [New York Times]. Healthcare workers are fearful hospitals will become hotspots for the virus [Politico]. Polls! Polls! Polls!President Trump's job approval inches up to 49% [Gallup]. Most Americans say the nation's efforts to fight the coronavirus are going badly right now [CBS News]. Convention timeRepublicans and Democrats are forging ahead with planning for their national conventions this summer in Charlotte and Milwaukee, but Democrats are seemingly hedging their bets, saying they're exploring contingency options because of the coronavirus [Politico]. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.Radio host Glen Beck is urging the Trump administration to cut social distancing restrictions before they do too much damage to the economy. "I would rather die than kill the country," said Beck on Tuesday [Daily Beast]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsWTC Utah webinar series: Families First Coronavirus Response Act with Parsons Behle & LatimerJoin World Trade Center Utah, in partnership with Parsons Behle & Latimer, for a webinar on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. State restricts non-urgent medical procedures In order to preserve masks, gloves and other protective equipment for medical professionals assisting in the fight against COVID-19, the Utah Department of Health has announced restrictions on medical, dental, and veterinary procedures that are non-urgent. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1584 - Sir Walter Raleigh is granted a patent to colonize Virginia. 1807 - The English Parliament abolished the slave trade. 1911 - A fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City killed 146 people. The tragedy led to the eventual enactment of many state and national workplace safety laws. 1994 - U.S. forces completed a withdrawal from Mogadishu, Somalia, except for a small number of soldiers left behind to provide support for U.N. peacekeepers. Wise WordsFear "The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."Mark Twain Lighter SideTDS "[imitating Trump]Please remember, very important for all countries and businesses to know, nothing I say is true, pay no attention to the man behind the bronzer."- 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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