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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 18, 2020Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake CitySUFFRAGE CENTENNIAL Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote. A well-written history of the fight for women's suffrage is available here. Take a few minutes to poke around the Better Days 2020 website to learn more about Utah's role in the fight for women's suffrage. TICK TOCK2 days to the 6th special session (8/20/2020)37 days to the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020)42 days to the Utah gubernatorial debate (9/28/2020)44 days to the Utah Attorney General debate (10/01/2020)50 days to the Vice Presidential debate at the University of Utah (10/07/2020)55 days to the 4th Congressional District debate (10/12/2020)58 days to the 3rd Congressional District debate (10/15/2020)62 days to the 2nd Congressional District debate (10/19/2020)77 days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)155 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)160 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 Lawmakers debating whether to extend coronavirus emergency declaration ahead of Thursday's special sessionBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor A debate over Governor Gary Herbert's declaration of a state of emergency is dominating behind the scenes discussions ahead of Thursday's special legislative session.  Burgess Owens praised a Republican candidate linked to white nationalism on TwitterBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Burgess Owens, the Republican nominee in Utah's 4th Congressional District, praised a North Carolina Republican candidate who has been criticized for what appears to be his support for white nationalism.  Kanye West qualifies for Utah presidential ballotBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Rapper Kanye West will appear as a candidate for president on Utah's ballot in November. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESDNC night oneThe first night of the virtual Democratic National Convention featured a slate of speakers who attacked President Donald Trump and said Joe Biden should be the next president [NYT]. Former First Lady Michelle Obama shredded Trump during her primetime address. "If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can and they will if we don't make a change in this election," she said [Politico]. Jill Biden will be the headliner for the second night of the convention on Tuesday [WaPo]. Getting grilledPostmaster General Louis DeJoy agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee on August 24 [Twitter]. House Democrats will vote on providing a $25 billion bailout for the Postal Service despite objections from the White House [CNN]. Uh ohPresident Trump's executive order extending unemployment benefits may only provide three weeks of relief for workers affected by the coronavirus [WaPo]. EconomySmall businesses are re-opening at a rapid clip according to a new analysis from Goldman Sachs [Bloomberg]. That didn't workThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is reverting to online-only classes after just one week due to an outbreak of coronavirus among students [News and Observer]. Republicans up nextThe St. Louis couple that waved guns at Black Lives Matter protesters will take part in next week's Republican National Convention, expressing their support for President Trump [WaPo]. 2020 campaignMike Bloomberg pledged $60 million to help House Democrats keep, and possibly expand, their majority in Washington [WaPo]. EnvironmentThe Trump administration finalized plans for opening the Alaska Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas exploration [AP]. Mystery guestPresident Trump teased Monday night that he plans to pardon a "very, very important" person on Tuesday, but told reporters it's not Edward Snowden or Micahel Flynn [Reuters]. Breaking ranksFormer Trump administration official Miles Taylor announced his support for Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Monday afternoon. Taylor served in the Department of Homeland Security between 2017 and 2019 [WaPo]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy News Salt Lake Chamber to honor outstanding community leadersUtah's business leaders will gather for the Salt Lake Chamber's 133rd Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast on September 10, 2020. The theme this year will be "Adventure Awaits!" as there is no one way to engage with the Chamber and it is a place for opportunity, networking, education, and professional growth for businesses and professionals throughout the state. UCAIR board names chair elect and ratifies executive committee to lead clean air pursuit UCAIR, the Utah Clean Air Partnership, ratified its incoming Board Chair, Executive Committee, and named a new Chair-Elect at its annual Board reorganization meeting. Filevine announces expansion to Salt Lake City's Sugarhouse business district Filevine announced plans to expand its operation to Salt Lake City. The company is now serving nearly 2,000 firms with over 20,000 users worldwide. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1227 - The Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan died. 1587 - Virginia Dare became the first child of English parents to be born on American soil in the Roanoke Colony. 1590 - John White, the governor of the Roanoke Colony, returns from a supply trip to England and finds his settlement deserted. 1920 - The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women's suffrage. 1963 - James Meredith becomes the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi. 1969 - The Woodstock Music and Art Fair concluded with a mid-morning set by Jimi Hendrix. 1991 - Soviet hardliners launched a coup aimed at toppling President Mikhail Gorbachev. Wise WordsTrue "Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect." Ralph Waldo Emerson Lighter SideTough "These guys love to joke about liberal tears, but they are the whiniest little babies in the world. Trump sounds like he's sniffling to his mom after getting home from the playground. [As Trump] 'She was the meanest, most horrible, most disrespectful bully. She gave me a wedgie.'" - SETH MEYERS Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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