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| 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 10, 2020Good morning from Salt Lake CityLet's Friday!TICK TOCK116 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)194 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)199 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Gov. Gary Herbert says Utah's K-12 schools will require masks, but he did not make face coverings mandatory for the rest of the state. Utah pulled the plug on the contact tracing part of the multi-million dollar Healthy Utah app. The Supreme Court ruled President Trump cannot block the release of his financial records.FRIDAY TRIVIAThis week's question comes from reader Doublas DeVore: From statehood to 1940, Utah had seven governors. One particular fact distinguishes John C. Cutler and Charles R. Mabey from the others. What is it? Think you know the answer? Send your guesses to me via email at mailbag@utahpolicy.com. Good luck! 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 PolicyTechnological boondoggle? Utah's multi-million dollar coronavirus app will no longer provide contact tracingBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor In a stunning announcement, Utah health officials said Thursday the state's much-hyped, multi-million dollar coronavirus contact tracing app would no longer collect location information from users.Herbert mandates masks for K-12 schools, but declines to issue statewide requirement By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Gov. Gary Hebert announced Wednesday the state would require masks in Utah's K-12 schools, but he declined to make face-coverings mandatory for the rest of the state. Bob Bernick's notebook: Losing an election is tough By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Congratulations to the Utah primary election winners, especially Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox who held on for a tight win over former GOP Gov. Jon Huntsman. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News A. Scott Anderson: Balanced bonding program can boost Utah's economy Editorial: Supreme Court strengthens religion's freedom from government intrusion Jobless claims in Utah remain at high level despite 3% drop in new applicants Romney, McAdams urging sanctions against China over alleged forced sterilization of ethnic minorities Students will 'rise to our expectations' on mask wearing, superintendent says Salt Lake police legally justified in high-profile killing of fleeing man, D.A. says Utah's Republican governor faces 'fine line' politically on face masks Police and protesters clash after D.A. declares police shooting justifiedSalt Lake Tribune Protesters smash windows and riot police respond with force after officers who killed Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal avoid criminal charges Police killing of Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal won't lead to charges, a decision that infuriates his family Worried about effects on recreation economy, Moab, Grand County urge feds to cancel energy lease sale Supreme Court's exception to federal bias laws could impact teachers at BYU, other religious schools Utah to end postcard reminders to renew vehicle registration Utah kids who qualified for free or reduced fee lunches will now get $308 from a federal program Darren Parry wins Democratic nomination in 1st Congressional District Gov. Gary Herbert requires masks for all in K-12 schools this fall, but does not impose statewide mandateNATIONAL HEADLINESScotusThe Supreme Court ruled President Trump cannot block the release of his financial records. The ruling cleared the way for prosecutors in New York to obtain his financial records, but Congress has been stopped from obtaining his tax returns for now [NYT]. The Justices also ruled that a large part of eastern Oklahoma is a Native American reservation belonging to the Creek Nation [NPR]. CoronavirusThe U.S. hit another new single-day record for new cases of coronavirus with 60,646 instances. It's the third time this week the country has set a single-day record [NYT]. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the states hit hardest by the coronavirus should consider shutting down again to control the spread of the virus [CNN]. The World Health Organization says the coronavirus may become airborne and may spread through particles in the air in indoor crowded spaces [CNBC]. FEMA says 56 hospitals in Florida are out of ICU beds. Another 35 medical centers have less than 10 percent capacity available [ABC News]. School openingThe CDC said Thursday they would not revise their guidelines for schools to open safely despite criticism from President Trump [AP]. CDC Director Robert Redfield said Thursday that the health risks of keeping schools closed in the fall is great than opening classrooms to students [The Hill]. 2020 electionPresumptive Democratic Nominee Joe Biden released his economic plan which includes $700 billion for the development of new technologies [NYT]. Republicans are exploring holding their convention in Florida outdoors [WaPo]. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is discouraging donors from giving money to stage the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville next month because of a feud with his former campaign manager who is advising convention organizers [NYT]. Stimulus round fourWhen the Senate returns from recess on July 20th, lawmakers will begin working on another coronavirus stimulus bill which could include another round of direct payments for Americans [Forbes]. Justice DepartmentGeoffrey Berman, the ousted top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, told the House Judiciary Committee that Attorney General William Barr repeatedly pressured him to resign so the Trump administration could install a candidate they preferred in the post [Politico]. Hmmm...President Trump implied in a pair of interviews Thursday that he was preparing to grant clemency to longtime ally Roger Stone who was convicted of lying to Congress and is set to go to prison later this month [CNN]. EconomyAbout 1.3 million people filed for first time unemployment benefits last week, the 14th straight week the number of new claims has declined [NBC News]. Wells Fargo is readying to cut thousands of jobs [Bloomberg]. Starbucks will require customers to wear masks in all their stores [CNN]. Sportsball The Big 10 Conference announced their teams will only play games within the conference this fall [ESPN]. BUSINESS HEADLINESVivint Solar swallowed by competitor in $3.2 billion deal (Deseret News) From Everest to the Mighty 5, Utah trek firm pivots amid COVID-19 pandemic (Deseret News) Nearly 51,000 Utah businesses shared more than $5 billion in paycheck loans (Salt Lake Tribune) Emergency COVID-19 business loans kept paychecks going to 800,000 Utahns (Deseret News)Policy NewsReport looks at challenges facing homeless service providersUtah Foundation releases Keeping Open the Doors of Hope: How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Affecting Homeless Services in Salt Lake County. The report presents findings from a survey of homeless service providers in Salt Lake County exploring the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. It is the first in a series of reports on homelessness.Casual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report 7-10-20 Outdoors Report-- Salt Lake Tribune: Fire swept over Utah rock art but this preserve avoided any catastrophic damage More National Headlines'Cancel Hamilton' Trends As Leftists Demand Disney Pull Musical That 'Glorifies Slave Trader' (Daily Wire) 'Stifling Atmosphere' of Cancel Culture Will Harm 'the Most Vital Causes of Our Time,' Liberals Warn (PJ Media) Georgia Governor Declares State of Emergency, Deploys National Guard after July 4 Weekend Violence (National Review) The Fierce Fight Over America's Ideals and History (RealClearPolitics) Diversity Is Not Our Strength: An Example (American Conservative) NFL Star Posts Fake Hitler Quote Claiming 'White Jews' Will 'Extort America' in a 'Plan for World Domination' (PJ Media) So, Kaepernick Lied (Commentary) Ilhan Omar Calls for 'Dismantling' America's 'Economy and Political System' to Root Out 'Oppression' (PJ Media) Former warden at Ghislaine Maxwell's NYC jail says she should be on suicide watch (New York Post) Oregon School Districts Say White People Should Vote Democrat To Be Less Racist, May Have Broken the Law (PJ Media) Kanye West and the uncancellables (Spectator)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1540 - King Henry VIII of England annuls his marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. 1776 - General George Washington orders the Declaration of Independence to be read out to members of the Continental Army in Manhattan, while thousands of British troops on Staten Island prepare for the Battle of Long Island. 1850 - President Zachary Taylor dies of cholera after eating raw fruit and iced milk; he is succeeded in office by Vice President Millard Fillmore. 1877 - The first Wimbledon tennis tournament is held in England. 1868 - The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law. 1893 - Chicago surgeon Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the first successful open-heart surgery. 1896 - William Jennings Bryan delivers his Cross of Gold speech advocating bimetallism at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. 2004 - A report by the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence accused the CIA and other intelligence agencies of producing false and misleading pre-war information about Iraq's weapons program. Wise WordsKeep All Your Friends"I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." Thomas Jefferson: to William Hamilton, April 22, 1800 Lighter SideJimmy, Keep on Showing Up"Yeah, Trump gave a speech at a church, and the biggest part of that speech is where he showed everyone how he can drink communion wine out of one hand." - JIMMY FALLON Listen to us on_Apple Podcasts Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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