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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 - August 25, 2020Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK30 days to the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020)35 days to the Utah gubernatorial debate (9/28/2020)43 days to the Vice Presidential debate at the University of Utah (10/07/2020)48 days to the 4th Congressional District debate (10/12/2020)51 days to the 3rd Congressional District debate (10/15/2020)55 days to the 2nd Congressional District debate (10/19/2020)57 days to the Utah Attorney General debate (10/21/2020)70 days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)148 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)153 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
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 Policy Jon Huntsman's decision on a write-in campaign expected this weekBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Former Gov. Jon Huntsman met in person with a group of supporters hoping to convince him to launch a write-in campaign last week UtahPolicy.com has learned. The Friday afternoon meeting lasted almost four hours, but Huntsman has not yet made a final decision.  Deseret News is purchasing Utah PolicyBy Utah Policy Staff After 16 years of being published by LaVarr Webb, Utah Policy is being purchased by The Deseret News. The sale is expected to be finalized by the end of the month. The Deseret News has asked Webb to continue managing the newsletter and driving key content and relationships. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESRNC night #1Republicans officially renominated Donald Trump for a second term on Monday. Speakers at the RNC on Monday night spent much of the evening defending his response to the coronavirus and attacking Democratic nominee Joe Biden [USA Today]. Fact-checkers say speakers at Monday night's Republican convention told more mistruths than the entire four nights of the Democratic National Convention [CNN]. Trump Inc.The New York Attorney General is investigating whether President Trump's company misled lenders and cheated on property taxes by improperly stating the value of his assets [WaPo]. Postal servicePostmaster General Louis DeJoy faced grilling by members of the House Oversight Committee about changes that have slowed down mail delivery, but the hearing devolved into partisan bickering [ABC News]. CoronavirusScientists say the FDA "grossly misrepresented" data showing blood plasma treatment for coronavirus reduced deaths by 35 percent [NYT]. President Trump, without evidence, accused the head of the FDA of delaying research into a coronavirus vaccine [CNN]. Scientists in Hong Kong are reporting what appears to be the first confirmed case of the reinfection of a coronavirus patient [NBC News]. Jerry FalwellA business partner of evangelical leader Jerry Fallwell Jr. says he had a sexual relationship with Falwell and his wife that lasted 7 years [Reuters]. Liberty University said Monday that Falwell had resigned from the school's leadership, but Falwell denied the reports [NYT]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsMayor Mendenhall announces expanded digital equity efforts in Rose Park, GlendaleSalt Lake City's digital equity efforts are continuing to grow in the city's west side neighborhoods as Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the expansion of City Connect Wi-Fi to the Sorenson Unity Center, and the extension of the Rose Park Connect. Department of Commerce announces sanctions against broker for unauthorized use of client trust money The Utah Department of Commerce announced a settlement involving disciplinary action against Bruce Armstrong, a licensed real estate principal broker, for taking tens of thousands of dollars from trust funds he held on behalf of his clients. Deadline for Salt Lake County property tax relief quickly approaching Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Treasurers' office has been limited in its efforts to promote the tax relief programs available to the residents of the County. Staff usually visits senior centers and participates in senior expos and conventions to get the word out. Countywide Council Member Shireen Ghorbani and Treasurer K. Wayne Cushing want to emphasize this worthy cause. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1814 - On the second day of the burning of Washington, British troops torched the Library of Congress, United States Secretary, Department of War, and other buildings. 1916 - The National Park Service is created. 1944 - Paris is liberated by the Allies. 1948 - The House Un-American Activities Committee holds first-ever televised congressional hearing. 1950 - President Harry Truman orders the U.S. Army to seize control of the nation's railroads to prevent a strike. 2012 - Voyager 1 spacecraft enters interstellar space becoming the first man-made object to do so. Wise WordsGood "Not only must we be good, but we must also be good for something." Henry David Thoreau Lighter SideYacht Guilty "And everything about this story is insane. First of all, Bannon was arrested on a 150-foot yacht. And I know everyone is innocent until proven guilty, but I mean, let's be real: anyone arrested on a yacht, I mean, you're guilty." - 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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