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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 8, 2020Good morning from Salt Lake CityLet's Wednesday!TICK TOCK118 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)196 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)201 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:Huntsman may be exploring a write-in campaign for governor. The U.S. has seen more than 3 million coronavirus cases. Trump pressures schools to open in the fall.PODCAST"Bernick and Schott on politics" is Utah's longest-running, and highest-rated, political podcast. We break down the big Utah political news twice a week, plus bring you interviews with newsmakers and interesting people. You can subscribe at this link, or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 PolicySome of Jon Huntsman's supporters are exploring a possible write-in campaignBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor UtahPolicy.com has learned supporters of Jon Huntsman are testing the waters for a potential write-in candidacy by Huntsman in November. Bernick and Schott on politics podcast: 'Primary election aftermath' By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor The primary elections in Utah are (mostly) over. Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick break down the results in our Tuesday podcast.Lee rips 'woke orthodoxy' and 'cancel culture' By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Sen. Mike Lee condemned "woke orthodoxy" that he said is fueling mass protests and "cancel culture" in the U.S., blaming them on liberal politicians and discrimination against conservative viewpoints at American colleges and universities. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Editorial: States' rights win big at the Supreme Court What will back to school look like in Utah? A blend of classroom, distance learning or solely remote learning, if parents desire Why does Sen. Mike Lee have issues with conservative Supreme Court justices? Mitt Romney sponsors bill to prepare country for future pandemics Salt Lake County to resume free drive-thru COVID-19 testing this week Gov. Herbert considering statewide mask mandate after hospital officials say they are 'alarmed' by growing COVID-19 caseload What went wrong with former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr.'s third run for Utah governor?Salt Lake Tribune Utah oil field leaves a mixed legacy for members of the Navajo Nation Nearly 51,000 Utah businesses shared more than $5 billion in paycheck loans National GOP group uses questionable claims to label attorney general candidate as 'lawless liberal Greg Skordas' Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox takes a victory lap the day after his win in the Republican primaryOther Utah officials react to Spencer Cox's GOP primary victory in governor's race (Daily Herald) Northern Utah water year good, but statewide drought deepens (Standard-Examiner) Western Weber County development plans spark water concerns from neighbors (Standard-Examiner) Mask mandate in Weber, Davis counties appears to have little traction (Standard-Examiner)NATIONAL HEADLINESGrim milestoneThe U.S. has seen more than 3 million coronavirus cases [NBC News]. Heading to the exitThe Trump administration formally notified the World Health Organization that the U.S. is withdrawing from the organization [NBC News]. SchoolsEducation Secretary Betsy DeVos and President Donald Trump are pressuring school districts to reopen in the fall [Politico]. CoronavirusBrazil's president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for the virus [CNBC]. The federal government awarded $2 billion to two drugmakers to help produce a vaccine for the coronavirus [WSJ]. SCOTUSChief Justice John Roberts was hospitalized overnight last month due to a head injury sustained during a fall [WaPo]. EconomyNew data shows 40 percent of consumers plan to spend less due to the coronavirus, which could have a big impact on the economy [Bloomberg]. U.S. hiring surged to a record high in May, but that jump might be blunted by a resurgence in the coronavirus [Reuters]. 2020 ElectionPresident Trump's attacks on vote-by-mail are causing Republicans to shun absentee voting [WaPo]. Organizers for the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville will test attendees for coronavirus daily [CNN]. Roger StoneThe longtime Trump confidante has asked the president to either pardon him or commute his sentence before he begins his 40-month prison term next week because he fears being infected with the coronavirus [Bloomberg]. Social mediaCivil rights groups who are behind a boycott of Facebook say a meeting with the company's top executives did little to assuage their concerns about the company's policies [Politico]. SportsballThe MLS begins their "MLS is back" tournament today [CBS Sports]. TV networks are terrified the NFL will not play this fall [WaPo]. Major League Baseball released its schedule for the season which begins on July 23 [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 NewsIndia as a supply chain partner & alternative to ChinaWith the growing uncertainty of COVID-19's effect on global supply chains as well as increasing challenges of sourcing in China, it is vital for Utah companies to optimize their production and distribution of products by looking for new partners and opportunities. This session of our Virtual Trade Mission will focus on operations and supply chain solutions in India.Business community requests updated health guidelines and face mask requirement to combat Covid-19 The Salt Lake Chamber, along with the signatories below, has issued the following statement calling upon state leaders to update health guidelines to combat the coronavirus to include the requirement to wear a face mask in public places when social distancing is not feasible: 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 HISTORY1776 - The Declaration of Independence was read in public for the first time to people gathered at Philadelphia's Independence Square. 1835 - The Liberty Bell cracked while being run during the funeral of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall. 1889 - The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published. 1932 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, closing at 41.22. 1947 - Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico. 1969 - U.S. forces began withdrawing from Vietnam. Wise WordsCurrent Climate"To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead." Thomas Paine: The Crisis No. V - The American Crisis (1776 - 1783) Lighter SideGood Idea Jimmy"Yep, Trump celebrated the 200th mile of his wall, even though the border is 2,000 miles long. Instead of finishing the wall, Trump's going to keep people out with a giant banner that says, 'Home of the coronavirus.'" - 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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