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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 - May 4, 2020Good Monday morning from Salt Lake CityHappy Star Wars Day! TICK TOCK57 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)183 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)261 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)266 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:President Trump admits the death toll from the coronavirus will be much higher than he initially claimed. Utah lawmakers are readying for two more special sessions in May and June. Republicans Jeff Burningham and Jan Garbett lose their legal fights to get on the primary ballot.TRIVIA WINNERSeveral of our subscribers knew the answer to Friday's question was Alfred Cumming, who served as the legally appointed Territorial Governor of Utah Territory in 1857 and 1858. Congratulations to Tina Mathieu, who was randomly selected as our winner. As such, she gets to ask this weeks trivia question on Friday. 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 PolicyLegislative leaders eyeing two more special sessions in May and JuneBy Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott Sources tell UtahPolicy.com that the Utah Legislature will be called into at least two more special sessions before the end of the fiscal year, June 30.Garbett drops her lawsuit, but a GOP legislative candidate is also suing for a spot in the primary By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jan Garbett has dropped her bid to appear on the June primary ballot after the state said she only submitted 8,711 valid signatures to qualify for the June primary ballot. That paltry number is a major setback to her legal claim that she would have collected enough signatures to appear on the primary if not for the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, a Republican candidate for legislature joined the lawsuit also hoping to be added to the primary election.Federal judge denies Jeff Burningham's lawsuit seeking a spot in the June primary By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor A federal judge on Friday afternoon denied Republican Jeff Burningham's legal bid to secure a spot on the June primary ballot. Burningham tells UtahPolicy.com he will not appeal the decision.Bernick and Schott on politics podcast: 'The Fruit Stripe Gum of debating' By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Although time has no meaning anymore, Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick bring you the Friday edition of our Utah political news roundup. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Pignanelli & Webb: The pandemic has caused political processes to change. Will it be permanent? Editorial: COVID-19 may finally force an answer: 'Who's in charge of Utah's education?' Utah malls set to reopen as coronavirus restrictions ease Mike Lee says senators who don't want to return to D.C. should consider new line of work Mitt Romney proposes 'patriot pay' boost of $12 per hour for front-line workers 'They're back!' Utah businesses navigate reopening after COVID-19-imposed hiatus Utah auditor reviewing $800K buy of anti-malarial drugs, other COVID-19 purchases Up to $2 billion in state budget cuts coming The day everything changed: The Utah coronavirus storySalt Lake Tribune Utah national parks prepare to reopen, but don't expect a normal park experience Utah should expect 2nd wave of COVID-19 in Utah this fall, state epidemiologist says As 'closed' signs come down, Utah sees its COVID-19 cases continue to go up Salt Lake City is asking the public to help redesign its flag. Again. Sen. Mitt Romney proposes 'Patriot Pay' to give essential workers a $12 per hour raise Utah drops price gouging complaint against Nevada company that sold to police Experiment ends as only 1 of 13 arrivals in Utah bothered to fill out requested health forms A state investigator said Utah's plan for malaria drugs may violate the law, but then her supervisor stepped in 2010 census changed voting maps in San Juan County, but fears of an undercount loom for 2020Other Most Utah voters unhappy with Legislature's performance, survey finds (Daily Herald) South Ogden medical cannabis pharmacy opens, industry rollout in Utah edges ahead (Standard-Examiner) COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact transportation (Standard-Examiner)NATIONAL HEADLINESMoving goalpostsPresident Donald Trump said Sunday the death total from the coronavirus could go as high as 100,000. Just weeks ago, he predicted 60,000 deaths from the virus [New York Times]. Coronavirus responseWhite House economic adviser Larry Kudlow says Congress may need to provide a third round of small business stimulus loan funding because of overwhelming demand [CNBC]. The federal government will begin shipping "tens of thousands" of doses of remdesivir this week. The experimental drug was found to shorten the duration of coronavirus in patients with severe cases [CNN]. Reopening AmericaPresident Trump continued to push for states to lift restrictions in order to get the economy running again [Washington Post]. New Jersey's governor says the pace of his state reopening will be driven by how much "knucklehead" behavior emerges as restrictions are relaxed [Bloomberg]. Racing to find a vaccineScientists working to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus have identified 14 possible vaccines to focus on for development [CNN]. President Trump predicted Sunday that the U.S. would have a vaccine for the novel coronavirus by the end of the year [The Hill]. Getting Congress back to workHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy unveiled a four-point plan to reopen Congress and get lawmakers back to work in Washington [Medium]. Blaming ChinaPresident Trump said China made a "mistake" and tried to cover up the virus outbreak [CNBC]. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday there's "enormous evidence" to support the theory that the coronavirus originated in a lab, but acknowledged the virus was not man-made [Axios]. A Department of Homeland Security report says China hid the severity of the coronavirus in the early stages of its outbreak in order to hoard medical supplies [AP]. EconomyThe housing market is facing its next big crisis as May rents and mortgages are due [Washington Post]. J. Crew becomes the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy protection from the coronavirus pandemic [New York Times]. Economise Nouriel Roubini, who earned the nickname "Dr. Doom" during the last financial crisis, says he sees a weak economic recovery from the coronavirus, followed by inflation and then an economic depression [Bloomberg]. 2020Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden says his vice-presidential advisory committee is looking at more than a dozen women to be his running mate [CNN]. Murder hornets?Asian giant hornets have been spotted in the U.S. The insects use their giant mandibles to tear off the heads of bees, and can wipe out a hive in a matter of hours. Victims say their sting feels like hot metal driving into the skin [New York Times]. BUSINESS HEADLINESWeber County businesses prepare to reopen as looser COVID-19 rules take hold (Standard-Examiner) These small business owners feel like they're at the back of the line for paycheck protection program loans (Deseret News) Five Wives distillery opens massive production facility at West Ogden business park (Standard-Examiner) Kickstart ready to boost the next wave of stellar startups with new, $110 million fund (Deseret News) L3Harris nabs $500M Space Force contract, turbocharging work for Utah facility (Deseret News)Policy NewsWebinar: Resources for women-owned businesses to overcome COVID-19 economic challenges and engage globallyLocal business development experts provide resources to help women-owned businesses regain traction and succeed during the upcoming economic stabilization phase. Speakers will share insights and answer your questions live in order to make your business more resilient now and in the future. CYBER24 episode 80: Google pushes back on Zoom Some of us are old enough to remember the Cola Wars between Coke and Pepsi. The pandemic, work-from-home version of that is a Video Conference War. Zoom has become so widely adopted that it has become a verb but Google has now banned its use on company computers, citing security concerns. More National HeadlinesGallup: Trump surges to approval high, best ever OK from independents (Washington Examiner) The Flynn Case Is a Travesty (National Review) The FBI Set Flynn Up to Preserve the TrumpRussia Probe (National Review) Democrats Demanded Millions Of Kavanaugh Records, But Stay Mum On Biden's Senate Records (Federalist) Don't Let The Washington Post Get Away With Memory-Holing Its Anti-Kavanaugh Campaign (Federalist) Silicon vs. Viruses (City-Journal) Cancel Culture Comes For Michael Moore (Daily Wire) Boston Biogen conference was major early U.S. coronavirus event, CDC says (Boston Herald) Legacy news, social media giants converge in new era of censorship (Just the News) Whitmer, Who Rushed to Condemn Kavanaugh, Now Says, 'I Really Resent' Having to Talk About Biden (PJ Media)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1494 - On his second expedition to the New World, Columbus discovered Jamaica. 1776 - Rhode Island becomes the first American colony to renounce allegiance to King George III. 1886 - Haymarket affair: A bomb is thrown at policemen trying to break up a labor rally in Chicago, killing eight and wounding 60. The police open fire into the crowd. 1904 - The United States begins construction of the Panama Canal. 1942 - The Battle of the Coral Sea began. It was a turning point for the Allies in World War II, with Japan losing 39 ships and the United States one. 1953 - Ernest Hemingway wins the Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea. 1970 - The Ohio National Guard, sent to Kent State University, opens fire killing four unarmed students and wounding nine others. 1979 - Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 1989 - Iran-Contra Affair: Former White House aide Oliver North is convicted of three crimes and acquitted of nine other charges; the conventions are later overturned on appeal. 1998 - A federal judge sentences "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski to four life sentences plus 30 years after Kaczynski accepts a plea agreement sparing him from the death penalty. Wise WordsMake a Decision"Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen."Ralph Waldo Emerson Lighter SideFeeling It"No one wants eternal lockdowns. If I see another of my friends holding up a janky loaf of homemade bread on Instagram I'm going to run outside and lick a banister." - SETH MEYERS 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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