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Situational Analysis | Dec. 6, 2022 It's Monday and St. Nicholas Day. Also, a very happy birthday to former Congresswoman Mia Love. ð ð Be in the Know One last election as Georgia's Senate race is decided tonight with Sen. Warrnock facing off against Herschel Walker. Walker has a 52% unfavorability rating and in a poll released over the weekend, trails Warnock by 4%. Turnout, as always, will be key. As of Friday, more than 1.8 million people had already voted in the runoff. Both candidates are campaigning down to the wire, urging their supporters to "flood the polls" and vote "like it's an emergency." Rapid Roundup Kirstie Alley dies of cancer, age 71; âPhantom of the Operaâ star Quentin Oliver Lee has died of colon cancer at 34; Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year; gas prices are projected to fall to $3/gallon by the end of the year; check out Reuters 2022 pictures of the year; and Utahn, former BYU dancer stars in national tour of 'Moulin Rouge' Holiday Service Opportunities If you know of opportunities I've missed, please send them to me for inclusion here! Volunteers desperately needed to take kids in need Christmas shopping (KSL TV) Cache Valley nonprofits ask for help to fulfill holiday wishes for kids in need (Fox13) Ditch your Grinch this holiday season by volunteering locally (St. George News) 'Light the World' giving machines Meals on Wheels (year-round) Sub for Santa The Utah Food Bank braces for a challenging holiday season (UPR) Salt Lake County Giving Tree program provides gifts to isolated, homebound adults and now accepting donations (KSL) Making small donations at the store checkout helps Utah charities (KUTV) Looking to give back this holiday season? Here are some places you can donate (Deseret News) Volunteer opportunities available at Northern Utah organizations (Standard-Examiner) Veterans invite community to participate in multi-cultural drum event âTo Beat-Out Suicideâ on Dec. 21. | | |
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Utah Headlines General Antisemitism has been on the rise for several years. Kanye just made it viral (Deseret News) IOC leaders set to hear âvery precise reportâ on 2030 Winter Games bidders. Hereâs why their pick might still be months away (Deseret News) Trial begins in civil suit filed for accidental beheading death at Arches (KSL) How mental health staffing shortages are delaying justice in Utahâs courts (KSL TV) The gift you shouldnât give car burglars this holiday season (KSL TV) Salt Lake County Sheriffâs Office trainer sexually assaulted recruit at police academy, lawsuit alleges. The trainer resigned amid an internal affairs investigation into this and at least one other cadetâs accusations of sexual abuse. (Salt Lake Tribune) Politics Donât throw snowballs and other weird Utah laws (ABC4) What do Utahns think about President Bidenâs handling of the economy? (Deseret News) Utah lieutenant governor joins other state leaders in support of Indian Child Welfare Act (KSL) By suggesting 'termination' of Constitution, Romney says Trump has gone from MAGA to RINO (Deseret News) Company appeals state rejection of Utah Lake islands project (Fox13) Cache County Clerk/Auditor to go part-time (UPR) Election results finalized, now a discussion on redistricted maps (Hinckley Report) Business Utahns fundraise to save local restaurant Hellâs Backbone Grill and Farm from closing (ABC4) Facebook's own oversight board slams its special program for VIPs (UPR) Culture Here are 12 religious holidays believers celebrate in December (Deseret News) Salt Lake City named Utahâs "most sinful city" (ABC4) Historically Black Utah church opens its doors to other cultures, becomes âa picture of heaven.' The Point congregation in Kearns is celebrating its 100th year. (Salt Lake Tribune) Education BYU game developers recognized with international award for video game (ABC4) National search begins for new USU president (Herald Journal) Utah Tech University earns national award for compliance innovation (St. George News) Midvale students are afterschool quilting for the Homeless Memorial Blanket Project (KUER) Many kids are struggling with mental health. Is special education the answer? (AP) Environment Utah's recent storms have already led to dozens of avalanches. Here's how to stay safe (KSL) New documentary looks at nuclear fallout hitting southern Utah and beyond. âDownwindâ is one of 34 movies selected for the Slamdance Film Festival, playing in January in Park City and Salt Lake City. (Salt Lake Tribune) DNR: Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative restores over 164K acres (Herald Journal) Environmental group says the BLM's methane flaring limit could go further (UPR) USU's Institute of Land, Water and Air presents latest research (UPR) Family How to navigate the dangers of dating app predators: Balancing trust and vulnerability with safety and security (Deseret News) Utah financial counselor breaks down managing emergency funds in case of unexpected layoff (KUTV) One big happy family: Aimee Winder Newton is Utah's new director of the Office of Families (UTPOL Underground) Health Poll: More than a third of Utahns are changing their holiday behavior because of COVID-19. Hereâs why virus is still a âbig dealâ for some (Deseret News) COVID hospitalizations climb; whatâs the outlook for Christmas? (Deseret News) Utah has the 6th highest rate of seasonal depression in America (Cache Valley Daily) Housing 'Project Warming Hands' aims to help Ogden homeless shelter with critical donations (Fox13) Homelessness is not easy to cure, but there are things we can do. The only real cure for homelessness is to build more housing. (Salt Lake Tribune) National Headlines General What the U.S. can learn from a recession in Britain. Britainâs recession may bottom out lower than projected. Hereâs why we should care (Deseret News) North Carolina blackouts caused by shootings could last days (AP) Lawyer Michael Avenatti, who rose to fame representing porn star Stormy Daniels against Donald Trump, was sentenced in California on Monday to 14 years in prison for cheating clients out of millions of dollars. (AP) A new writer tweeted about a low book signing turnoutâand famous authors commiserated (NPR) Ukrainians sing 'Carol of the Bells' at Carnegie Hall, 100 years after its U.S. debut (NPR) As fatal police shootings increase, more go unreported. Flawed FBI data has left thousands of deaths uncounted and complicates efforts to hold troubled police departments accountable (Washington Post) Politics Arizona certifies election results amid GOP opposition (Deseret News) Will the Supreme Court rule for a web designer who wonât work on same-sex weddings? (Deseret News) Supreme Court considers limiting judicial scrutiny in U.S. elections (Reuters) How the âindependent legislatureâ case before SCOTUS could upend elections (Politico) Trump digs deeper hole with Constitution comments (The Hill) Alito jokes about Black kids in KKK outfits during Supreme Court argument (The Hill) 5 key places to watch in Georgia's Senate runoff (Politico) GOP senators tune out House conservatives' impeachment calls (Politico) Ukraine ðºð¦ Nicholas D. Kristof: Ukrainian women fight for their own liberation. There are almost 60,000 women in the Ukrainian armed forces. "We need to defend our children," a female soldier said. "If not us, who?" (New York Times) Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia again (AP) Ukraine appears to expose Russian air defence gaps with long-range strikes (Reuters) In an ongoing race, Ukraine tries to repair faster than Russia bombs (NPR) World News First all-female referee team makes history at the World Cup (Deseret News) Rebels killed hundreds of villagers in Democratic Republic of Congo, officials say (Washington Post) Across vast Muslim world, LGBTQ people remain marginalized (AP) US says it will expand, extend temporary status for Haitians (AP) In Sweeping Legal Overhaul, Indonesia Outlaws Sex Outside Marriage
Parliament also approved a law that criminalizes criticism of the government (New York Times) | | |
News Releases Low unemployment and stable consumer confidence continue to power Utahâs economy The Salt Lake Chamberâs Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for November to help business leaders see where Utahâs economy stands. This tool provides data on the stateâs economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. âUtahâs consumer sentiment showed a modest rebound heading into the holiday season; however, inflation remains a persistent factor in spending,â said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. âA low unemployment rate remains a bright spot as labor force participation is strong, and those seeking jobs are able to find work. Our state remains stable and lacks the volatility others are facing from the rapid monetary tightening pursued by the federal reserve to lower inflation by slowing demand.â (Read More) Veterans invite community to participate in multi-cultural drum event âTo Beat-Out Suicideâ December 21st is the Winter Solstice: the longest night of the year. Sadly, it is also a peak time for suicide. Central Utah Veterans want to do something good about this. Thanks to the leadership of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Max De St Jeor post 8376 and the Provo Towne Centre in Provo, we invite everyone to bring out their drums, pans, and buckets and participate in a life altering suicide prevention happening. December 21, 2022 12 noon to 9 p.m., Provo Towne Centre, Town Centre Blvd. Provo, UT (Read More) Utah Log Cabin Republicans oppose proposed 2023 Salt Lake County budget The Utah Log Cabin Republicans encourages the Salt Lake County Council to oppose the Salt Lake County Mayorâs proposed 2023 budget for the following reasons: a huge increase in budget, duplicate deputy mayors, and the proposed contribution to the Utah AIDS Foundation. (Read More) | | |
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On This Day In History 343 - The traditional date for the death of Saint Nicholas 1865 - The 13th Amendment is ratified. âNeither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.â 1877 - Founded by Stilson Hutchins, The Washington Post published its first issue. 1884 - The Washington Monument is completed 1889 - Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America (1861-65), dies at 81 1917 - The Great Halifax explosion, the most devastating manmade explosion in the pre-atomic age occurs as a French munition ship blows up, killing more than 1800, wounding 9000. 1923 - First US Presidential address broadcast on radio by President Calvin Coolidge 1927 - Patsy Mink is born. She became the first Japanese-American Congresswoman (D-HI), she wrote the Womenâs Educational Equity Act and played a key role in the enactment of Title IX, which was renamed posthumously as the âPatsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Actâ 1941 - FDR, convinced on the basis of intelligence reports that the Japanese fleet is headed for Thailand, not the United Statesâtelegrams Emperor Hirohito with the request that the emperor intervene âto prevent further death and destruction in the world.â 1964 - "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" first airs on TV 1973 - Gerald Ford is sworn-in as the first unelected Vice President, succeeding Spiro Agnew who resigned over corruption allegations 1975 - Mia Love is born. 2017 - Time Magazine names their Person of the Year "The Silence Breakers", people who came forward to report sexual misconduct #MeToo 2017 - US President Donald Trump officially recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, announcing plans to move US embassy there
Wise Words "The America I know is great - not because government made it great but because ordinary citizens like me, like my father and like you are given the opportunity every day to do extraordinary things." âMia Love On the Punny Side I just got over my addiction to chocolate, marshmallows and nuts. I won't lie, it was a Rocky Road. | | |
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