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Morning must reads for Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Good Tuesday morning and Happy Valentine's Day from Salt Lake City. Today is the 45th day of the year. There are 320 days remaining in 2017.
Herbert proposes a compromise on Bears Ears. Lawmakers seek a modest boost for education funding. Utah would be hit hard by a trade war with Mexico.
| Lawmakers consider free speech on Utah's college campuses By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor While the Berkeley student riot that denied an alt-right speaker on campus is not the reason, perhaps there couldn’t be a more timely debate over four of state Rep. Kim Coleman’s free speech at public colleges efforts.... |
| Utah would be big loser in trade war with Mexico By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Donald Trump's idea to impose a border tax on goods coming from Mexico would have a significant economic impact on Utah, and not in a positive way.... |
| 'I have questions with Bryan Schott' - Derek Miller (video) By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Derek Miller, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Utah, says a border tax on goods coming from Mexico would impact Utah's economy negatively.... |
| Lawmakers propose modest boost for education funding, want to eliminate teacher licensing fees By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Utah lawmakers unveiled their funding priorities for Utah public schools this year, recommending about $170 million in new spending.... |
| Herbert says a smaller Bears Ears National Monument would be a good compromise (with video) By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor GOP Gov. Gary Herbert floated a possible compromise on the controversial Bears Ears National Monument on Monday: A litter of little Cubby Ears.... |
| OFA encouraged by chaotic outcome of Chaffetz town hall By Golden Webb Last week, thenationalmedia provided glowing, wall-to-wallcoverage of the raucous results of Rep. Jason Chaffetz' town hallin Cottonwood Heights, apparently approving of the behavior of the angry leftists whopacked the meetingand shouted the congressman down. Now, Organizing... |
| Lawmaker wants private investment to fix Utah's infrastructure By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor One Utah lawmaker thinks private investment is the cure for funding Utah's infrastructure needs.... |
| Podcast: Derek Miller, President and CEO, World Trade Center Utah By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Managing Editor Bryan Schott speaks with Derek Miller, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Utah.... |
| Conflict of interest could hamper Reyes' bid for job in Trump administration By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Attorney General Sean Reyes is widely rumored to be the front-runner to become chairman of the Federal Trade Commission under President Donald Trump. However, a potential conflict of interest could hurt his prospects.... |
| Research department takes EDCUtah to new heights While working on a new economic development plan, community leaders in the City of South Ogden needed help with a location quotient analysis and an economic overview of the city, so they turned to EDCUtah's Research Department for assistance.... |
Salt Lake Tribune
Paul Mero: Here are women's issues conservative legislators should address
Editorial: Utah juvenile justice reforms should be approved
Senate reverses course on $20 marriage license fee
Rooftop solar tax credits will be phased out under bill OK'd by House
Free teacher licenses and 3% school spending bump in latest budget numbers
Rolly: Chaffetz's town-hall protesters have no voice. What's the NRA's excuse?
Mountain View Corridor could become 'Minuteman Highway'
Salt Lake City joins cities asking high court to uphold rights for detained immigrants
John Swallow's public corruption trial enters Week 2
Gehrke: Just when you thought sanity had been restored to the Utah GOP ...
Speaker: Lawmakers won't act on nonpartisan ed-board bill
Fifty percent hike in 911 fees sought to upgrade emergency system
Chaffetz's committee begins to overturn D.C. law legalizing assisted suicide
House committee approves bill to end Utah school grading
Sheriff urges lawmakers to again extend benefits for fallen Utah officers
Hughes, others decry 'state problem' of homelessness
There are 95 free social events paid for by groups seeking to influence Utah Legislature
Chaffetz's unsubstantiated claim of out-of-state professional agitators fuels more anger
Deseret News
Kerry Gibson: We need respectful communication from all sides
Deidre Henderson: The people of the 3rd Congressional District
Editorial: Legislature should provide funds for indigent legal defense
Bill would allow sunscreen use at public schools
Bill prohibiting abortion pill prescriptions via telemedicine on hold
Senate panel OKs resolution calling for Medicaid block grants
Bill providing protections in overdose reversals advances
Bill would change how courts look at parents' disabilities in child custody cases
Jay Evensen: Tax hike for schools? It's all in how you ask the question
Salt Lake among 20 cities opposing long detention for immigrants
Short-term rental bill advances in House committee
Bill would allow patients, doctors to request partial drug prescriptions
Lawmakers seeking 3 percent school spending increase, waving teacher license fees
House panel passes bill to prevent 'gamesmanship' in tax increase initiatives
Doug Robinson: The DJ on Capitol Hill marks 31st legislative session
Civic leaders encourage residents to support Salt Lake homeless sites
Official: No Utah dams currently a cause for concern
Other
Despite Facebook rumors, Jason Chaffetz does not yet have plans for another town hall (Daily Herald)
New York Times Reporter Reprimanded for 'Hooker' Comment About Melania Trump (Hollywood Reporter)
Republicans' Struggles to Replace Obamacare Feel Like Deja Vu All Over Again (Bloomberg)
20% of dams in populated areas lack emergency plan (USA Today)
Immigration authorities arrested 680 people in raids last week (Washington Post)
David Duke gives ringing endorsement to Rep. Keith Ellison for DNC chair (Washington Times)
Right set to fight back on town hall protests (The Hill)
Democrats' Quandary on Gorsuch: Appease the Base or Honor the Process (New York Times)
Senate confirms Mnuchin as treasury secretary (Washington Post)
Federal judge rejects request to block Dakota Access pipeline - for now (Washington Post)
Mexico ready to retaliate by hurting American corn farmers (CNNMoney)
The woman behind the boycott that is pressuring retailers to dump the Trumps (Washington Post)
Valentine's Day
"If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love." Maya Angelou
Attack Us!
"Nordstrom's stock went up after President Trump attacked them on Twitter for dropping Ivanka's clothing line. Then RadioShack said, "Would you mind attacking us?" Jimmy Fallon
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