 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 - April 1, 2020Good Wednesday morning from Salt Lake City and welcome to April2020 is officially 25 percent finished.TICK TOCK24 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)91 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)216 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)294 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)299 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
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NATIONAL HEADLINES"A painful two weeks"President Donald Trump warned that as many as 240,000 Americans could die from the coronavirus according to projections that assume measures to restrict the spread of the virus work. The virus could result in an even steeper death toll in the coming weeks [Bloomberg]. The number of coronavirus deaths in the U.S. passed 4,000 overnight, just one day after reaching the 3,000 mark [Fox News]. The United Nations is warning the virus will lead to "enhanced instability, enhanced unrest, and enhanced conflict" [UN News]. Devastating week for the economy ahead"The economy is cratering deeper than we have seen in our lifetimes. Layoffs are coming so quickly, the state unemployment offices can't keep up. Banks are flooded with calls about upcoming mortgage and loan payments. Downtowns are deserted, malls are closed, bars are empty, and airplanes are grounded" [CNN]. 47 million Americans could lose their jobs because of coronavirus, and the unemployment rate could hit 32 percent [CNBC]. Economists say the coronavirus is guaranteed to throw the world into a recession, but they're less confident that there will be a strong rebound in growth [Bloomberg]. The Dow had its worst first quarter in history [USA Today]. Fighting for suppliesGovernors across the nation are pleading for medical equipment from a national stockpile. Some states have received everything they've asked for while others have been wanting [Washington Post]. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says states are bidding against each other and the federal government for critical medical supplies [News and Guts]. The Pentagon still hasn't transferred about 2,000 ventilators in military stockpiles to FEMA because they don't know where to send them [CNN]. Infrastructure pushPresident Trump called for $2 trillion in spending on the nation's roads, bridges, and tunnels because of record-low interest rates [Bloomberg]. "It's hard to envision that"Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden raised doubts on Wednesday that the Democratic national convention will be held as planned in July [Washington Post]. Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.Hospitals are threatening to fire healthcare workers who talk to the press about their working conditions during the coronavirus outbreak [Bloomberg]. She keeps going and goingThe coronavirus outbreak isn't stopping Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg who is still working out twice a week at the court's private facility [Law 360]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsAttorney General Reyes announces partnership to monitor and combat coronavirus price gougingUtah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and online marketplaces KSL Classifieds, Amazon, eBay and Facebook are announcing a partnership aimed at monitoring and combating price gouging related to COVID-19. Sandy City to close in person services and facilities to the public In an effort to comply with social distancing direction provided by state leaders and to protect both residents and Sandy City employees, all in-person services will be closed starting April 1st until further notice. This includes Sandy City Hall, Parks and Recreation, Public Works and Public Utilities facilities. Sandy City Police and Fire Stations are closed to the public. All essential city services will continue to operate normally. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1789 - In New York City, the U.S. House of Representatives achieves its first quorum and elects Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as its first Speaker. 1826 - Samuel Morey was granted a patent on the internal combustion engine. 1954 - President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the creation of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. 1970 - President Richard Nixon signs the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law, requiring the Surgeon General's warnings on tobacco products and banning cigarette advertising on television and radio. 1976 - Apple Inc. is formed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in Cupertino, California. 2003 - U.S. Marines rescued Pfc. Jessica Lynch, who had been held prisoner in Iraq since March 23. 2004 - Google announces Gmail to the public. Wise WordsTrue Today "A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle."Benjamin Franklin Lighter SideCensoring "You know what we need to do with Donald Trump? The same way they bleep out curse words in rap videos, they need to start bleeping out Trump's misinformation at his press briefings." Trevor Noah Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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