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Situational Analysis | May 6, 2022 Happy Friday! It's National Crepe Suzette Day and this weekend is Mother's Day, so perhaps make crepes for mom. And, a very happy 100th birthday to KSL Radio - that's a good long while. ð Be in the Know Funeral services for Senator Orrin Hatch will be held today at 1:00 pm at the Institute of Religion on the University of Utah campus. The services will be live-streamed on KSL and KUTV. The US economy added 428,000 jobs in April for the 12th straight month of gains. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. In other news, the stock market had its worst day in nearly two years yesterday, one day after it had its best day in nearly two years. | | |
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Utah Headlines General Orrin Hatch's longest staffer tells the story of the man behind the title (Deseret News) Orrin Hatchâs finest hour. In all his 42 years in the Senate, Orrin Hatchâs greatest achievement was his last-minute rescue of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (Politico) Lunar eclipse to turn moon dark red over Utah on Sunday, May 15 (Fox13) Michelle Goldberg: Antisemitism increased under Trump. Then it got even worse. (Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City forming safety task force, UDOT pledges new funds amid spike in deadly crashes (KSL) Longtime federal prosecutor confirmed, sworn in as Utah's US Attorney (KSL) Politics Sen. Mike Lee says leaked Supreme Court opinion meant to âintimidateâ conservative justices (Deseret News) Why Mitt Romney says itâs time for Homeland Security secretary to go (Deseret News) Make the late Sen. Orrin Hatchâs dream come true. Sen. Hatch believed that children who were brought to the U.S. as children deserve a chance to stay (Deseret News) 'Hell no!' Emotions flare at San Juan County meeting over attorney drama (KUTV) Utah County Commission approve registry for people with special needs (Daily Herald) Davis County GOP focused on elections as Lee-Handy flap simmers (Standard-Examiner) Mayor Trent Staggs honored by U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (Riverton Journal) Education A decade of perfect grades has Taylorsville High and now U of U graduate Aija Moore dreaming of serving on the U.S. Supreme Court (Taylorsville City Journal) South Jordan science teacher earns praise for greenhouse learning (Fox13) Workforce Services to offer $4M in scholarships for degrees in early childhood education (Fox13) Principal of Heritage Elementary to be awarded Outstanding Administrator of the Year (Herald Journal) Are culture war concerns over schools overblown? A Utah parent survey offers clues (KUER) Murray teen named 2022 Utah State Youth of the Year (Murray Journal) Susan Madsen: Honoring Our Mothers by Seeking Higher Education (Cottonwood Heights Journal) Environment Utah's drought conditions keep worsening (Fox13) West Valley City legalizes artificial turf in Utah's drought emergency (Fox13) How shared stewardship aims to save lives, forests and water in Utah (Deseret News) Evidence shows Utah drought stacks up to Dust Bowl (ABC4) Ogden woman gets conservation head start on new water guidelines (KUTV)
US Dept. of Energy awards Delta hydrogen project $504 million loan guarantee (Millard County Chronicle Progress) Family Treating parents equally shortchanges mothers. Pregnancy, childbirth and recovery are not gender-neutral processes. Leave policies shouldnât be either (Deseret News) Housing Mortgage rates up: Hereâs how much more homebuyers will pay per month (Deseret News) Whatâs the âbiggest obstacleâ to solving housing crisis? Itâs us, Utah expert says (Deseret News) Tiny home village coming to SLC to serve homeless (ABC4) Utah/Ukraine Connection Sandy families donate bake sale funds to Ukraine (Sandy Journal) COVID Corner 3226 new weekly cases, 13 new deaths Despite cases nearly doubling, some good news for Utah's COVID status (Fox13) The total COVID-19 death toll is estimated at nearly 15 million (Deseret News) How should Utahns react to 1 million U.S. deaths from COVID-19? (Deseret News) Utah COVID-19 case counts have increased, but virus rates in wastewater are leveling, state reports (Salt Lake Tribune) National Headlines General Stop freaking out about Elon Musk buying Twitter. We have no clue what will happen. (Yahoo News) The success of investments in broadband equity depends on pinpointing where gaps exist. New maps from Utah State Universityâs Center for Growth and Opportunity aim to bring them into better focus. (Governing) Americaâs love affair with the lawn is getting messy (AP) Americans are moving out of major cities and opting for southeastern states, data show (The Hill) Politics GOP works to get out the vote after calling elections rigged (AP) Karine Jean-Pierre will become the 1st Black White House press secretary (NPR) Louisiana legislators advance bill classifying abortion as homicide (Reuters) U.S. elections may thwart Democratic effort to cap insulin cost (Reuters) Bipartisan climate talks pick up steam (The Hill) Texas governor ready to challenge schooling of migrant children Gov. Greg Abbott may target a 1982 Supreme Court ruling that requires schools to educate all children. (New York Times) Madison Cawthorn 'won't back down' after naked tape leak (BBC) Ukraine ðºð¦ Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit this weekend (AP) Ukraine says more civilians rescued from Mariupol steelworks (AP) Russians wreak havoc on Ukrainian farms, mining fields and stealing equipment (NPR) Mass graves in Ukraine reveal mounting death toll. Analysis of satellite imagery indicates expanding mass burial sites outside Kyiv and Mariupol (Wall Street Journal) To resettle Ukrainian refugees, U.S. depends on kindness of strangers. Volunteers and private organizations extend a warm welcome, in a potential model for the future (Wall Street Journal) Video shows Russian âfiltration camp,â Mariupol mayorâs office says (Washington Post) Ukraine is on heightened alert ahead of Russiaâs Victory Day celebrations. (New York Times) NASA satellites meant to detect wildfires offer a peek at Ukraineâs front lines. (New York Times) How millions of Russians are tearing holes in the Digital Iron Curtain (Washington Post) | | |
News Releases Senate unanimously passes Lee, Romney resolution honoring Late Sen. Hatch The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) honoring the late Sen. Orrin Hatch who died on April 23. The resolution highlights Hatchâs service in the Senate and his dedication to Utah and the United States. The resolution reads in part, âThe Honorable Orrin G. Hatch was elected to the Senate in 1976 and served Utah in the Senate with devotion and distinction for 42 years, which is the ninth longest term of service in the history of the Senate; âOrrin G. Hatch dedicated his time in the Senate to strengthening the economy of the United States, protecting individual liberty, and safeguarding the system of limited government of the United States; âthe Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Orrin G. Hatch, former United States Senator for the State of Utah; â[the Senate] honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch for his unwavering dedication to Utah as a Senator and a public servant; and accomplishments in legislating with principle and dedication for the good of the people of the United States.â Business community releases industry-specific toolkits for workplace mental fitness Utah Community Builders, the social impact foundation of the Salt Lake Chamber, along with business and community leaders debuted three new resource guides today for the construction, legal and hospitality industries. Each guide contains industry-specific data, best practices, and actionable steps for businesses to improve the mental and emotional wellness of their employees. âWe all recognize the impact of mental health on the individual and their loved ones is paramount,â said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance. âAs business leaders, we have a responsibility to promote mental and emotional well-being in the workplace and should never underestimate the role we play in our employeesâ mental health. By making a plan and taking a stand against stigma, businesses can save countless lives and ensure Utahâs workforce is resilient, mentally and emotionally fit, and ready for the challenges and opportunities of the future.â (Read More) Number of the Day | | |
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On This Day In History 1856 - Sigmund Freud is born. 1862 - Henry David Thoreau, American writer (Walden Pond), dies of tuberculosis at 44 1922 - KSL launches. 1935 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs an executive order creating the Works Progress Administration (WPA). 1937 - German airship Hindenburg explodes in flames at Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 35 of the 97 on board and 1 on the ground and ends the age of zeppelins. 1947 - Martha Craven Nussbaum, one of the foremost American philosophers, was born today. 1954 - Roger Bannister becomes first to run a sub-4 minute mile at 3:59:4 1960 - President Eisenhower signs the Civil Rights Act of 1960. 1981 - Architecture student Maya Lin wins a national competition for the design of the Vietnam Veteranâs Memorial to be built in Washington, D.C. 1987 - William J. Casey, American head of the CIA during the Iran-contra scandal (1981-87), dies of aspiration pneumonia at 73 1994 - The âChunnelâ officially opens, linking England and France through an underwater tunnel. Wise Words "To me, the American Dream is being able to follow your own personal calling. To be able to do what you want to do is incredible freedom." â Maya Lin Lighter Side âHappy Cinco de Mayo. Yeah, itâs that one day when people are excited to hear someone say, âIâve got Corona!ââ â JIMMY FALLON | | |
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