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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 - June 4, 2020Good Thursday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK26 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)152 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)230 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)235 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis rips President Trump as a threat to the Constitution. Trump denies he sheltered in the White House bunker, instead claiming he was there for an inspection. Utahns give Gov. Gary Herbert high job approval marks.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 PolicyNearly 7 in 10 Utahns approve of Gov. Gary Herbert's job performanceBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor GOP Gov. Gary Herbert's job approval ratings have shot through the roof, a new poll shows, no doubt because of his leadership in the state's fight against the coronavirus.The Republican National Convention is moving out of North Carolina, but Utah officials aren't angling to host By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Could the Republican National Convention be split between two cities this summer? Utah GOP Chairman Derek Brown says it's a distinct possibility. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Op-ed: Utah needs ranked choice voting in this year's crowded gubernatorial race Salt Lake County mayor seeks $77 million in budget cuts in COVID-19 shocked economy Report describes last moments of slain Ogden officer's life Commission recommends Utah move to green risk category, but health officials say not so fast Kaysville City Council issues censure letter for Mayor Katie Witt over her push for public concert amid pandemic 'It's everybody's problem': Thousands keep it peaceful in another night of protests against police brutality Poll: How comfortable are Utahns going back to church, school and sporting events?Salt Lake Tribune A gray wolf is in Utah for the first time in years. The state is setting traps. Utah's all-male slate of candidates for governor support state wage gap survey President Trump calls U.S. attorney for Utah a 'garbage disposal unit' for closing Hillary Clinton probe UTA ridership and fare revenue dropped more than two-thirds at height of virus restrictions Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is lifting curfew Three charged in flipping and torching of Salt Lake City police car Senate extends program to help small businesses after Utah's Sen. Mike Lee drops hold on bill Black Utahns offer ideas for policy changes in emergency meeting with Utah Gov. Gary Herbert Salt Lake City Council stays up late hearing from upset residents Twice-blocked coronavirus protest concert now headed to Cedar CityOther A GOP rift? Local primary field weighs in (Logan Herald Journal)NATIONAL HEADLINESWow!Former Defense Secretary Gen. James Mattis ripped President Trump on Wednesday evening, calling him a threat to the Constitution and someone who "does not try to unite the American people" [Atlantic]. President Trump responded to Mattis on Twitter, calling the retired general "overrated" [The Hill]. Martial law?In a stunning op-ed, Sen. Tom Cotton says America should use the military to quell violent protests across the country [NYT]. ProtestsPresident Trump denied he sheltered in the White House bunker on Friday amid violent protests in Washington, D.C. Instead he claimed he was there to "inspect" the facility [Politico]. Defense Secretary Mark Esper irked the White House when he broke with President Trump to state his opposition to using active-duty troops to respond to protests [Politico]. Splitting hairs. The White House is insisting that police didn't use tear gas and rubber bullets in the incident that cleared out protesters near the White House on Monday [Vox]. All four of the former police officers involved in George Floyd's killing now face charges [CNN]. The House Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on police brutality next week [Politico]. The Los Angeles Police Department's budget could be cut by $150 million, with that money going to programs designed to assist communities of color [Los Angeles Times]. CoronavirusDr. Anthony Fauci says it's time for some communities to start thinking about re-opening public schools in the fall [CNN]. The Senate passed a bill to make fixes to the Paycheck Protection Program to assist small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic [CNN]. 2020 electionPresident Trump's re-election team's private polling shows him losing badly to presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in several states key to Trump winning a second term [NYT]. President Trump tried to register to vote in Florida using his White House address [WaPo]. Snapchat says they will no longer promote President Trump's account on its "Discover" page [Axios]. Hmmm...The White House deleted a tweet that falsely claimed Antifa had placed bricks and stones on sidewalks to incite violence. The video actually showed a security barrier designed to protect against car attacks [Twitter]. Return to playThe NBA is considering returning to play at Disney World next month [SB Nation]. MLS players approved a plan to restart the 2020 season, beginning with a tournament in Orlando [CBS Sports]. BUSINESS HEADLINES$120 million in new LEED certified buildings coming to Wasatch Front (Deseret News) Unemployment claims high, but decline for 7th week in a row as Utah businesses reopen (Deseret News) Utah unemployment claims keep inching down, now reaching Great Recession levels (Salt Lake Tribune)Policy NewsPublic Health and Economic Emergency Commission recommends most of Utah transitions to a smart green risk levelOn June 2, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission unanimously voted to recommend, after reviewing current, real-time data, adopting modified yellow and a smart green risk phases in the state's phasedguidelines in the Utah Leads Together Plan. The new phases will allow nearly all Utah businesses the opportunity to activate a plan to open safely and help the economy move forward. More National HeadlinesPoll: 58 Percent of Americans Support Calling in Military to Assist Police (PJ Media) Obama's Blind Spot on Police Unions and Police Abuse (National Review) Former Obama Intelligence Official Helps Secure Bail for Molotov Cocktail-Throwing NYC Lawyer (Free Beacon) Thanks to tenured radicals, we are witnessing the retribalization of the world (Spectator) Doubt looms over hydroxychloroquine study that halted global trials (Ars Technica) As in the 1960s, violent rioting hurts the most disadvantaged (Washington Examiner) After telling GOP to downsize convention due to COVID-19, N.C. governor marches in crowded protest (Just the News) NJ governor admits COVID-19 double standard, says recent protests are different from business owners' complaints (The Blaze) De Blasio: Large Group Protests Are Acceptable, Religious Observances Are Not (Free Beacon) 'Did I miss the memo?': Hospital workers in full PPE applaud George Floyd protesters as they march past (Twitchy)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1784 - Elisabeth Thible becomes the first woman to fly an untethered hot air balloon. 1812 - The Louisiana Territory was renamed the Missouri Territory to avoid confusion with the recently admitted state of Louisiana. 1896 Henry Ford test-drives his "Quadricycle", the first automobile he designed or drove. 1912 - Massachusetts becomes the first state to set a minimum wage. 1919 Congress passes the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote and sends it to the states for ratification. 1942 Battle of Midway begins, one of the most decisive U.S. victories against Japan in WWII. 1989 The Tiananmen Square massacre takes place in Beijing, China. Chinese troops kill and arrest thousands of pro-democracy protestors. Wise WordsGood"Be not simply good - be good for something." Henry David Thoreau Lighter SideDerangement"Michigan isn't sending out ballots, they're sending out mail-in ballot applications, just like a bunch of Republican states are also doing. So clearly Trump is just looking for an excuse to avoid losing. As the election gets closer, Trump is going to get crazier. He's going to be like one of those second-graders playing sports. [imitating Trump] 'The results from Wisconsin don't count. I didn't say I was ready. Didn't say I was ready. OK, I'm ready now - Florida, I win!'" - TREVOR NOAH 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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