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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 - March 2, 2020Good Monday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCKThere are 9 working days remaining in the 2020 Utah LegislatureThe Utah presidential primary election is tomorrow (3/3/2020)10 days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature (3/12/2020)22 days to the statewide neighborhood caucus meetings (3/24/2020)54 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)120 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)246 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)329 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Hopes for a tax cut begin to fade among lawmakers. Where do the Republican candidates for governor stand on SB54? Another Republican is eyeing a challenge to Ben McAdams. Pete Buttigieg drops out of the Democratic presidential race.TRIVIAThat's more like it! Several readers knew Tyrone Medley was the first African American district court judge in Utah. He was appointed by Gov. Scott Matheson. Congratulations to Camille Anthony, who was randomly selected as this week's winner. As such, he gets the honor of being our quizmaster this coming Friday. MARCH POLITICAL MADNESSIt's almost time for our third-annual "Utah political bracket" contest where we pit the 64 top Utah politicos against each other in our own version of March madness. Will last year's winner, Greg Hughes, triumph again, or will another claim the championship belt? If you would like to be part of our selection committee to set the field of 64, send me an email at bschott@utahpolicy.com. 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 emails.Today At Utah PolicySpooked by economic instability, Utah lawmakers turn their attention away from tax cutsBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Chances of a tax cut this year are fading as lawmakers are getting skittish because of recent instability in the financial markets.Repeal or reform? Where do the GOP candidates for governor stand on the SB54 compromise? By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Five of the six major GOP candidates for governor don't like SB54 as it now stands -- the law that allows candidates to decide whether to gather voter signatures to make their primary ballot, or go to the traditional delegate convention, or take both routes at the same time.Another Republican candidate considering jumping into race against Ben McAdams By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Another Republican is throwing his hat into the ring to challenge Democrat Ben McAdams in Utah's 4th Congressional District.Hygiene tips for political junkies - Bernick and Schott on politics podcast By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick give you the ins and outs from a wild week in Utah politics.Guest opinion: Mental health is important for America's farmers By Ron Gibson, President, Utah Farm Bureau During Agricultural Safety Awareness Week (March 1-7), Utah Farm Bureau encourages everyone to end the stigma around mental health. Recent studies have shown stress and depressive symptoms are prevalent in the agricultural community, with as many as 35% of farmers and ranchers experiencing symptoms of depression. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Pignanelli & Webb: Why the 2020 legislative session may go down as the strangest in modern history Stuart Adams: Early childhood development matters to Utah leaders Daggett County best county to save in Utah, study says Senate panel voices support for Utah hosting future Olympic Games Utah abortion prohibition bill clears first Senate vote Utah governor signs off on changes to medical marijuana program Many Utah Republicans crossing over to vote in Democratic primary Bill targeting Salt Lake County gun show background checks clears House Legislators give final approval to tighten personal license plate restrictions Utah Senate approves bill to require regents to study campus safety, report to Legislature Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar coming to Utah Utah County residents say traffic, poor air and crowding are bringing them down, but are ready to support a better way forward Pete Buttigieg's decision to step down could reshape Utah's Super Tuesday primarySalt Lake Tribune David and Ashley Spatafore: Utah faces an affordable housing crisis Salt Lake City teachers walk out to demand more funding, support for students Coronavirus poses challenge for Catholics, Latter-day Saints, other believers: How do you 'have church' when you can't go to church? Sen. Mitt Romney jeered at conservative gathering Utah Legislature votes to decriminalize polygamy Bernie Sanders is front-runner in Utah primary race, say polls, predictions Flap over conservative ALEC turns some Utah House Democrats against federalism resolution Legislature OKs bill to tighten ban on offensive Utah vanity license plates Utah Senate rejects anti-masturbation amendment to proposed abortion ban Senate approves 56% tax on vaping Klobuchar coming to Utah ahead of Super Tuesday Utah Republican Party opts not to censure Mitt Romney, and instead praise Trump's acquittal Presidential primary gives Utah Democrats a turn in the national spotlightOther How lawmakers are addressing Utah's high suicide rates (Daily Herald) Summit County's state senators vote for bill that would ban almost all abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned (Park Record) Summit County Democratic leader projects Pete Buttigieg or Elizabeth Warren will win locally (Park Record)NATIONAL HEADLINES2020 shakeupPete Buttigieg ended his presidential bid on Sunday after a disappointing finish in Saturday's South Carolina primary [New York Times]. Joe Biden won big in South Carolina on Saturday, boosting his campaign ahead of Super Tuesday [USA Today]. Billionaire Tom Steyer also ended his presidential campaign [Bloomberg]. Next up - Super TuesdayBernie Sanders is hoping a big win in California and Texas on Tuesday will put him on a path to the Democratic nomination [New York Times]. Barack Obama told Joe Biden he won't endorse any Democratic candidate yet [CNN]. CoronavirusThere have been two confirmed deaths from the virus in the United States as of Sunday night [New York Times]. There are now an estimated 89 cases in the U.S. [Twitter]. A new study concludes the virus may have been circulating undetected for weeks in a suburb of Seattle [Washington Post]. The global economy is showing signs it could slip into contraction for the first time since 2009 because of the virus [Bloomberg]. A top adviser to Iran's Supreme leader died from the virus [Fox News]. The NCAA is getting pressure to hold "March Madness" tournament games without a crowd to fight the spread of the virus [CNBC]. AbortionThe Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this week over a Louisiana law requiring doctors who perform abortions to be able to admit patients to a local hospital [The Hill]. North KoreaThe country launched at least one unidentified projectile on Monday, the first launch of 2020 [Fox News]. Campaign cashBernie Sanders' campaign raised a record $46.5 million last month [CNN]. President Donald Trump's campaign has so much money, they're spending it on blimps [Politico]. BUSINESS HEADLINESA. Scott Anderson: Utah's rural communities need more business opportunities (Deseret News) Business loan innovator Lendio nabs $55 million in fresh funding (Deseret News) Utah economy shows few signs of slowing despite coronavirus scare, analyst says (Deseret News) Is Utah tech too successful? New report celebrates victories, but highlights concerns (Deseret News)Policy NewsCYBER24 Episode 71: Protecting business from employees with itchy clicker fingersWe know internet users love to click on links, often with too little regard for how trustworthy the source may be. And that can have bad results for everyone.Utah House Bill 158 moves to the House floor: Proposes protection for companies from national and international data privacy regulations Parsons Behle & Latimer attorney Tsutomu Johnson successfully argued House Bill 158 - Data Privacy Amendments before the House Judiciary Committee. The bill will now move to the House floor. More National HeadlinesThe Coronavirus Isn't Partisan (Wall Street Journal) NIH's Dr. Fauci: 'I've Never Been Muzzled' By The Trump Administration; 'A Real Misrepresentation' By Media (RealClearPolitics) GOP voters, 2-1, want Romney punished for impeachment vote: Poll (Washington Examiner) China officials knew of coronavirus in December, ordered cover-up, report says (New York Post) California and federal politicians want to destroy millions of freelance jobs We can't let them win (FOX Business) Elizabeth Warren Now Has The Largest Super PAC In The Democratic Field (Huffington Post) Facebook Fact-Checkers Admit Trump Never Said Coronavirus Was 'a Hoax' (PJ Media) Churchgoers in Selma turn their backs on Bloomberg during service (CBS News) Pete Buttigieg ending his race for Democratic presidential nomination (Associated Press) Coronavirus Could Be The End Of China As Global Manufacturing Hub (Forbes) Trump calls for lower rates amid coronavirus fallout: 'Fed should start being a leader' (CNBC)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1807 - Congress passes the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, disallowing the importation of new slaves into the country. 1836 - Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico. 1867 - Congress passes the first Reconstruction Act. 1877 - Just two days before the inauguration, Congress declares Rutheford B. Hayes the winner of the presidential election even though Samuel J. Tilden won the popular vote. 1903 - In New York City the Martha Washington Hotel opens, becoming the first hotel exclusively for women. 1933 - The film King Kong opens at New York's Radio City Music Hall. 1962 - Wilt Chamberlain sets the single-game scoring record in the NBA by scoring 100 points. 1965 - The US and Republic of Vietnam Air Force begin Operation Rolling Thunder, a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam. 1995 - Yahoo! is incorporated. Wise WordsAccomplishments"Well done is better than well said."Benjamin Franklin Lighter SideVirus Crisis"This is the greatest crisis of Trump's presidency, and his first response is, 'Mike, you're up. You take it.'"- STEPHEN COLBERT 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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