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Situational Analysis | March 31, 2022 It's Thursday and National Tater Day. Boil them, mash them, stick 'em in a stew... It's also the last day to switch political parties before this year's primary elections. Be in the Know The International Red Cross says Russia will allow an aid convoy of 45 buses into Mariupol to try and bring in supplies and evacuate people. Imagine the bravery displayed here, as Russia has a distinct pattern of breaking its cease-fire agreements. Ukrainian officials estimate up to 100,000 civilians are still trapped. Meanwhile, Russia drafted 134,500 new conscripts, but the defense ministry says it had "nothing to do" with the war in Ukraine. Mmm hmm. Former Congressman Rob Bishop has made an endorsement in the race for his former seat - and it's not incumbent Blake Moore. Rather, he endorsed Tina Cannon, saying, "I have no doubt that every vote Tina will cast in Washington will reflect a solid, conservative position that will well represent the position of the overwhelming majority of the 1st District in Northern Utah." Moore has the advantage of incumbency but the first re-election bid is typically the most vulnerable. | | |
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Utah Headlines General Logan recognized as Best-Performing small city in America (Cache Valley Daily) County unemployment rates shows drastic differences across Utah (Fox13) Is a housing bubble brewing? Not in Utah, expert says (KUTV) Blanding approves Westwater water project (San Juan Record) Growth vs. quality of life: Is harmony possible? Cache Valley is searching for answers (Deseret News) Should Utahns worry about Russian cyberattacks? Hereâs what an expert told us (KUER) Slow down, buckaroo. Over 100 cars caught speeding through West Valley City crosswalk (Fox13) Jay Evensen: Utahns are highly taxed and not stressed. How is that even possible? (Deseret News) Politics Cache County Council votes to take over lobbying contract from County Executive David Zook (Cache Valley Daily) Rob Bishop: Five reasons why I endorse Tina Cannon for my former seat (Deseret News) Education Should full-day kindergarten be an option in Utah schools? Nearly three-fourths of Utahns support optional full-day program (Deseret News) SLCC hopes improved campus jobs will help it hold onto students (KUER) Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation donates $3.6 M to SUUâs entrepreneurship program (St. George Utah) Environment 'Not the best case scenario': Early melt offers 'bleak' water outlook in Salt Lake County (KSL) National parks saw 60 million more visitors in 2021. Could reservation system help overcrowding? (Deseret News)
How Utah Lake once sustained tribes and Mormon pioneers and why it needs help (Salt Lake Tribune) Before water runs out, Utah high schoolers debate solutions for their future (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah to receive over $1M from 2 companies involved in EPA air quality settlements (Salt Lake Tribune) Hereâs one way Park City is charging toward an ambitious climate goal: electric buses (Salt Lake Tribune) Family Utah's longest living married couple celebrates 80th anniversary (Fox13) Child labor laws crackdown ahead of summer hiring season (Fox13)
French family stranded in Utah for months finally going home (KUTV) Utah/Ukraine Connection Utah family at Ukraine border rescuing refugees (KSL TV) COVID Corner 133 new cases, 3 new deaths Last of the military medical teams wrap up COVID mission at U of U Hospital (KUER) Utah moves into âsteady stateâ of pandemic, many testing options are going away (KSL TV) Ivermectin failed as a Covid treatment, a large clinical trial found. The drug surged in popularity despite no strong evidence that it worked. (New York Times) CDC to lift order restricting immigration during the pandemic (New York Times) Pregnant people at much higher risk of breakthrough covid, study shows (Washington Post) National Headlines General A nurse's death raises the alarm about the profession's mental health crisis (NPR) A key inflation gauge sets 40-year high as gas and food soar (AP) Politics Citing more than 4,600 oil and gas permits he says are languishing under the purview of the Interior Department, Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, introduced legislation to hold the agency accountable. (KSL) Facing new political reality, Murkowski considers a vote for Jackson (Washington Post) FEC fines DNC, Clinton for violating rules in funding Steele dossier (Washington Post) 'He's an embarrassment': Republicans threaten to primary Cawthorn over controversial antics (CNN) 4 in 10 Americans blame Biden administration policies for gas prices: poll (The Hill) Justice Dept. Widens Jan. 6 Inquiry to Range of Pro-Trump Figures (New York Times) Pence releases lengthy policy agenda ahead of midterms and amid 2024 speculation (The Hill) Ukraine Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Vladimir Putin a note seeking peace. Putin responded, âI will thrash themâ (Deseret News) NATO: Russia repositioning, not scaling back (AP) 'Immense battles' continue around Kyiv despite Russia's promise to scale back, mayor says (USA Today) Ukraine war: The Syrians signing up to fight for Russia (BBC) In bloodied front-line town, Ukrainian forces push Russians back (Washington Post) Putin targets 'enemies' at home as his missiles strike Ukraine (Reuters) Why Russian troops are using tree branches for camouflage in Ukraine (Washington Post) | | |
News Releases Single mom on mission to make college dream a reality As a single mother of two young daughters with a full-time job, Andrea Viteri felt overwhelmed at the idea of going back to schoolâshe could not see a possible path until she discovered the Pete Suazo Business Center and was awarded a scholarship. She is now on her way to becoming the first person in her family to be a college graduate. Viteri credits Silvia Castro, executive director of the Suazo Business Center, as the reason she found the resource, which is committed to the development and empowerment of the Latino/Hispanic and other underserved communities. The center provides assistance to help existing and potential minority entrepreneurs succeed and build wealth. In Andersonâs case, it was a $5,000 scholarship to Western Governors University (WGU). (Read More) Romney: We will be in a heap of trouble if we donât tackle the national debt During a Budget Committee hearing on President Bidenâs $5.8 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 budget, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) raised the urgent need to tackle our long-term deficits. Using examples of collapsed economies around the world, like Greece and Italy, Romney warned of economic calamities that the U.S. would face if Washington continues to ignore its out-of-control spending. Romneyâs statement on the Presidentâs budget can be found here. (Read/Watch More) Romney joins western Senators in urging Secretary of Interior to fund sagebrush ecosystem restoration and conservation efforts U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) joined his colleagues, led by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), in urging Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to allocate a significant portion of the Departmentâs recent funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act toward sagebrush ecosystem restoration in the American West, which would boost wildfire mitigation efforts, create jobs, and support the regional economy. The full text of the letter can be found here. âAs Senators representing Western states, we urge you to allocate a significant portion of these funds to address the restoration needs of the vast sagebrush ecosystems of the American West,â the senators wrote. âSagebrush restoration will help a critical landscape in the Western United States â one that supports vast biodiversity, contributes to the regional economy, and is vulnerable to destructive wildfires if not managed properly.â (Read More) Congressman Blake Moore introduces the Protecting Energy Independence and Transparency Act to hold Biden Administration accountable for delays in energy permitting and leasing process Today, Congressman Blake Moore introduced the Protecting Energy Independence and Transparency Act to hold the Biden Administration accountable for their consequential delays in the domestic energy permitting and leasing process. Despite a statutory requirement to issue permits within 30 days, there are currently over 4,600 permits to drill still pending at the Department of the Interior. The Promoting Energy Independence and Transparency Act will require issuance of Applications for Permits to Drill (APDs) that have successfully completed environmental review and hold the Biden Administration accountable for the delays in permit issuances at a time when America desperately needs to lessen our dependence on foreign energy sources. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming United Utah Party State Convention - April 16, 10 am, West High, SLC 2022 Midyear Conference, Utah League of Cities and Towns - April 20-22, St. George Register here Ballots are mailed â June 7 Primary election day â June 28 General election â Nov 8 | | |
On This Day In History 1776 - Abigail Adams writes to her husband John who is helping to frame the Declaration of Independence and cautions, âRemember the ladiesâ¦â 1888 - The National Council of Women of the U.S. is organized by Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Julia Ward Howe, and Sojourner Truth, among others, the oldest non-sectarian womenâs organization in the U.S. 1889 - Eiffel Tower is completed. Parisians did not love it. 1918 - The first daylight saving time begins in the United States. This is when the madness started 1927 - Cesar Chavez is born. A former migrant farmworker, Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association. The organization would later become the United Farm Workers of America and under Chavezâs guidance, it would gain higher wages and benefits for workers. 1980 - Jesse Owens, four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, dies of lung cancer at age 66. 1998 - American politician Bella Abzug dies, the same day that Toni Morrison wins the Pulitzer prize for her novel, Beloved. Wise Words "We are coming down from our pedestal and up from the laundry room." âBella Abzug Lighter Side âItâs generally frowned upon for U.S. presidents, current or former, to solicit our murderous, mortal enemies for dirt on their political rivals.â â STEPHEN COLBERT | | |
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