 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 - March 19, 2020Good Thursday morning from Salt Lake CityToday is the deadline for candidates to file for the 2020 electionTICK TOCK37 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)103 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)229 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)307 days to inauguration day [01/20/2021)312 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 emails. Today At Utah Policy Some rural lawmakers say the state is overreacting to the coronavirus outbreakBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor 18 rural Utah lawmakers sent a letter to Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox that essentially accused them of overreacting to the threat posed by the COVID-19 outbreak and warning of irreparable harm to the state's economy.  Joe Jarvis dropping bid for Congress to be Jan Garbett's running mateBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Republican Jan Garbett will name physician Joe Jarvis as her running mate UtahPolicy.com has learned.  McAdams tests positive for coronavirusBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Rep. Ben McAdams is the second member of Congress to test positive for the COVID-19 virus.  Sen. Deidre Henderson won't run for re-electionBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor In a surprise move, state Sen. Deidre Henderson, R-Spanish Fork, announced Wednesday morning that she won't run for re-election this year, retiring from the Senate after eight years, just two terms.  2020 Utah candidate tracker - Statewide and congressional racesBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Keep up to date with the latest candidate filings in the race for governor and Utah's four seats in Congress.  2020 Utah candidate tracker - Utah SenateBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor 2020 means another election cycle is upon us. Half of the Utah Senate seats are up for election this year. Here's a running list of declared candidates.  2020 Utah candidate tracker - Utah HouseBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor All 75 Utah House seats are up for election this year. Here's our running list of who has declared to run so far this year. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESCoronavirus latestThe Chinese city of Wuhan reported no new infections from COVID-19 for the first time since the outbreak. However, Italy is set to surpass China's death toll from the virus [AP]. Younger adults are falling seriously ill from the coronavirus, but the risk of dying is much higher in older people [New York Times]. Nobody knows how long Americans will have their lives upended by the virus [AP]. The government moves to shore up the economyPresident Donald Trump signed the first coronavirus aid bill, a sweeping multi-billion dollar package that provides paid sick leave for Americans affected by COVID-19 [USA Today]. President Trump is pushing hard for a $1 trillion fiscal stimulus package [Washington Post]. Congress is considering a massive bailout package unlike anything the nation has ever seen as entire sectors of the economy are threatened with shutdown from the virus [New York Times]. Democrats are demanding that any taxpayer bailout to major industries include restrictions on corporate bonuses and stock buybacks [Huffington Post]. The Federal Reserve is moving to shore up the $3.8 trillion mutual fund industry [Reuters]. President Trump said Wednesday he may invoke the Defense Production Act, which gives him the power to direct civilian businesses to meet orders for products necessary for the national defense [ABC News]. Dow plummetsThe Dow finished below 20,000 for the first time since February 2017. The new low has effectively wiped out all of the gains made since President Trump took office [CNBC]. BacklashCelebrities, politicians and professional athletes and the wealthy are facing allegations of favoritism as they seemingly have easier access to coronavirus tests than the general public [AP]. 2020Bernie Sanders' campaign signals he may be open to dropping out of the Democratic presidential race [Washington Post]. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden is benefitting from the coronavirus outbreak as President Trump's re-election campaign is taking a break from attacking him [Politico]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy News WTC Utah webinar series: Force majeure with Parsons Behle & LatimerJoin World Trade Center Utah, in partnership with Parsons Behle & Latimer, for a webinar about whether the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shock may excuse a party's performance under a contract. Central Wasatch Commission opens a call for project ideas and will accept idea submissions now through April 3rd The Central Wasatch Commission is pleased to announce the launch of a Call for Ideas for new projects specific to the project area of the Central Wasatch Commission, which includes Millcreek Canyon, Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, and the Wasatch Back. State orders restaurants, bars to suspend dine-in services to slow spread of COVID-19 The Utah Department of Health, in coordination with the Governor's Office and Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force, issued an order to all restaurants, bars, and food service establishments in the state of Utah to suspend dine-in operations for a period of two weeks. Smith's offering special hours for senior citizen shopping Starting Wednesday, March 18, Smith's Food & Drug Stores will dedicate the first hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, solely to the shopping needs of senior citizens until further notice. This group is the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 coronavirus. United Ways of Utah to provide support with COVID-19 community response fund United Ways of Utah announced the COVID-19 Community Response Fund, in a collective effort to alleviate some of the economic impact many Utah families are facing as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus. Utah Food Industry Association urges calm and responsible shopping in the wake of the emergence of the coronavirus The coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting retailers, our customers and employees nationwide. Our members operate grocery, pharmacy, home improvement and convenience stores throughout the state. Utah retailers' first priority is always the health and safety of our customers and employees. We urge consumers to shop responsibly during this public health event. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1918 - Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time. 1931 - Gambling is legalized in Nevada. 1941 - The 99th Pursuit Squadron also known as the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-black unit of the U.S. Army Air Corps, is activated. 1942 - With World War II underway, all U.S. men between the ages of 45 and 64 were ordered to register with draft boards in what was sometimes called the "old man's draft." 1962 - Bob Dylan releases his first album. 1966 - Texas Western becomes the first college basketball team to win the NCAA championship with an all-black starting lineup. 1979 - The House of Representatives begins broadcasting its day-to-day business via C-SPAN. 1987 - Televangelist Jim Bakker resigns as head of the PTL Club due to a brewing sex scandal; he hands over control to Jerry Falwell. Wise WordsGood Better Best "Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."John D. Rockefeller Lighter SideGood Choices All Around "Last night was a pivotal moment for Democrats. Who would they choose to return America to stability, steadiness, and calm? The overwhelming answer: the old man who threatened to slap an autoworker."- STEPHEN COLBERT Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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