AI child pornography is already here; pro-Palestine protesters at USU keep it peaceful; U of U promises safe graduation ceremonies today | | | The Utah Policy newsletter is your one-stop source for political and policy-minded news. We scour the news so you don't have to! Send news tips or feedback to Holly Richardson at editor@utahpolicy.com. If you're a candidate in 2024 and want to advertise on UtahPolicy.com, contact Suzanne Benitez. | | |
Situational Analysis | May 2, 2024 It's Thursday and National Brothers and Sisters Day! Happy birthday yesterday to Rep. Jordan Teuscher! ðð ð What you need to know Jimmer Fredette, Mikayla Cluff and Robbie Bosco endorse businessman Case Lawrence to replace Rep. John Curtis. As a former CEO, Lawrence previously told the Deseret News his ability to problem-solve his way out of multiple economic crises makes him perfectly suited for the nationâs current fiscal free-fall. But beyond balancing budget sheets, Lawrence said what really sets him apart is his message of optimism. âWe can restore the American dream by pursuing conservative principles,â he said. Rapid relevance AI child pornography is already here and itâs devastating; pro-Palestine protesters at USU say they aim to keep it peaceful; University of Utah promises safe, secure graduation ceremonies today despite unrest | | |
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Utah Headlines Political news Utah, several other states, sue Biden administration over new rules aimed at 'gun show loophole' (Reuters) Cox, other GOP governors express solidarity for Jewish American Heritage Month (KSL) Utah's new higher ed commissioner is quizzed on campus protests and tuition hikes (Fox13) Mitt Romney says thereâs no comparison between his past dog controversy and South Dakota governor shooting her puppy (Deseret News) Opinion: Iâm a young conservative, and I want my party to lead the fight against climate change (Salt Lake Tribune) Election news Editorial Board: What is the future of Utahâs caucus/convention system? (Deseret News) âI think itâs ridiculousâ: Donald Trump to headline Libertarian Party national convention (Deseret News) Democrat who blasted Joe Biden bows out of Utah congressional race â as promised (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah news Hill Air Force Base announces 2 fiery new acts for summer air show with Thunderbirds (KSL) Golden Spike replica comes to USU to promote new 'Golden Spike Park' (UPR) Business Slamdance says goodbye to Park City (Park Record) Pesky inflation pushes Fed to hold steady on interest rates (Deseret News) Major U.S. newspapers sue Microsoft, OpenAI over alleged copyright violations (Deseret News) Is A.I. taking our jobs? Speakers at X4 say donât panic. (Salt Lake Tribune) Crime/Courts Police search for suspects after diamonds stolen from St. George jewelry store (St. George News) Herriman woman charged with abusing foster child (KSL) Utah County woman accused of killing friend in planned 'suicide pact' (KUTV) Video shows former Senate candidate being detained after trespassing at USPS office (KSL TV) Utah prosecutors request execution of man on death row for 1998 murder (KSL) Culture Blessed are the peacemakers (Y Magazine) Springville Museum of Art celebrates 100 years of the Spring Salon Art Exhibition (Deseret News) Utah feels like home, âThe Chosenâ creator Dallas Jenkins says as the show films Season 5 (Deseret News) Education Hal Boyd hired as BYU president's Chief of Staff (BYU Communications) UHSAA board of trustees approves new transfer student, international student rules for athletics (Deseret News) Expect extra security and police presence if youâre attending graduation at the University of Utah (Deseret News) 'We truly want these educators': Utah officials reach out to immigrants to fill need for teachers (KSL) Teachersâ salaries are the highest in over a decade. Why itâs still not enough (KSL TV) Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout (AP) Alpine split maps: Leaders settle on 2 options to break up Utahâs largest school district (Salt Lake Tribune) âPlease donâtâ: Alpine special education students must switch schools this fall â and parents are furious (Salt Lake Tribune) Environment Southern Utahâs Gunlock State Park is growing in popularity (ABC4) How to go camping in national parks â tips and tricks for the best experience (Deseret News) Health Organic walnuts recalled after E. coli outbreak in 19 states, including Utah (Deseret News) Doctors say new âBEARâ procedure could be future of ACL reconstruction (KSL TV) Dan Liljenquist: A Proven Model to Combat U.S. Drug Shortages (Harvard Business Review) No need to fear menopause hormone drugs, finds major womenâs health study (Washington Post) Breast cancer screening should begin at age 40, US panel says (KSL) Housing Bluffdale creates accessory dwelling unit toolkit as one solution to help housing crisis (KUTV) Utah Protests Students hold pro-Palestine sit-in at Utah State University, pro-Israel attendees respond (ABC4) In their words: What the Free Palestine protests mean to two Utahns (KUER) Professor Leah Murray: To the students protesting injustice: Donât create more injustice (Standard-Examiner) | | |
National Headlines General Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York's Columbia (Reuters) Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed (AP) What makes a society more resilient? Frequent hardship. (New York Times) Tech CEO jokes about drone-striking rivals in MAGA-tinged Hill summit (Politico) Political news Congress voted to suspend imports of uranium from Russia. (Deseret News) House passes antisemitism bill over complaints from First Amendment advocates (Washington Post) Gaetz dubs House antisemitism bill a âridiculous hate speech billâ (The Hill) Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign (AP) Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson (AP) Trump calls judge âcrookedâ after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order (AP) Election news Biden holds 1 point lead over Trump, poll shows (KSL) During a rally, former President Trump acknowledged that he wanted to go to the Capitol on Jan. 6. (New York Times) Trump wants to prosecute Biden. He also thinks presidents deserve immunity. (New York Times) A huge gender gap is emerging among young voters (New York Times) RFK Jr. is all over conservative media. Trumpâs camp is concerned. (Politico) Ukraine ðºð¦ Russia using chemical choking agents in Ukraine, US says (BBC) No safety in retreat: Ukrainian soldiers say rear defensive lines barely exist amid Russian advance (AP) Israel and Gaza Israel's military chief of staff: We are 'preparing for an offensive in the north' (Reuters) World news U.K. police issue charges in mysterious vandalism of iconic Sycamore Gap tree (Washington Post) To Russiaâs south, huge protests as Georgians march against Moscow-inspired âForeign Agentsâ bill (Wall Street Journal) | | |
| | News Releases Romney, colleagues introduce bipartisan legislation to overturn Bidenâs recent EV mandates U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues, led by Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Representatives John James (R-MI) and Russ Fulcher (R-ID), in introducing Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation to block the Biden Administrationâs electric vehicle (EV) mandates. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized new emissions regulations which would require up to two-thirds of new cars and nearly 40% of trucks sold in the U.S. to be EVs in eight years. The lawmakers introduced two separate CRA resolutions: one for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles and the other for the heavy-duty vehicles. (Read More) Nominations for the Women Tech Awards open through May 31 Nominations are now open for the Annual Women Tech Awards! This program recognizes the technology-focused women in our tech ecosystem who are driving innovation, creating new technologies, impacting companies and inspiring the tech community. Help us find these amazing women! Nominate the women in tech youâre working with who are making an impact at all stages of their careers. All nominations are due by May 31, 2024. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming May 7 â Election Trust Forum, UVU, 8:00 am-11:30 am, Register here May 8 â BioHive Live conference, Hale Centre Theatre, Register here May 13-15 â Interim Days May 29 â Northern Utah Conference to End Violence, USU Logan campus, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Register here June 6 â Bolder Way Forward 2nd Annual Summit, Zions Technology Campus, 9:00 am-2:00 pm, Register here June 18-19 â Interim Days August 14 â Hatch Foundation "Titan of Public Service" recognizing Sen. John Thune, Grand America August 20-21 â Interim Days September 17-18 â Interim Days October 15-16 â Interim Day November 19-20 â Interim Days | | |
On This Day In History 1670 - King Charles II grants charter to Hudsonâs Bay Company 1865 - US President Andrew Johnson offers $100,000 reward for the capture of Jefferson Davis. 1915 - Clara Immerwahr, German chemist, commits suicide in protest of the âperversion of the ideals of scienceâ when chlorine gas was used to kill 5000 soldiers. It was her husband who initiated the release of the gas. 1933 - Loch Ness Monster "seen" for the first time, igniting the modern legend. 1957 - Senator Joseph McCarthy dies at age 48. 1963 - 2,543 Black and White civil rights demonstrators protesting segregation are arrested and jailed in Birmingham, Alabama, including 600 children. 1972 - J. Edgar Hoover dies, ending a five-decade era at the FBI. 2000 - President Bill Clinton announces that accurate GPS access would no longer be restricted to the United States military Quote of the Day "This is what I know for sure. There will never be anything in your life as fulfilling as making a difference in somebody elseâs." âOprah Winfrey Commencement speech, 2023 On the Punny Side NASA is launching a satellite to say sorry to the aliens. They're calling it the Apollo G. | | |
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