 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 - January 23, 2020Good Thursday morning from Salt Lake CityThanks 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.Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
TICK TOCKDays to the first day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 4 (1/27/2020) Days to the 2020 Iowa Caucuses: 11 (2/3/2020) Days to the New Hampshire primaries: 19 (2/11/2020) Days to the Utah presidential primaries: 40 (3/3/2020) Days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature: 49 (3/12/2020) Days to the 2020 Utah primary elections: 159 (6/30/2020) Days to the 2020 election: 285 (11/3/2020) Today At Utah Policy Poll shows Huntsman and Cox tied in GOP governor's raceBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Former Gov. Jon Huntsman has pulled into a virtual tie with Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox among likely Republican primary voters according to a new poll.  Analysis: A handful of Republican 'no' votes on tax reform paved the way for the referendum effortBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Sometimes history and political movements are changed by just a few votes.  Podcast: House Speaker Brad Wilson previews the 2020 Utah LegislatureBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor The 2020 Utah Legislature begins on Monday.House Speaker Brad Wilson joins UtahPolicy.com Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick to discuss the pressing issues ahead of the session.  Reyes signs on to letter urging the Senate to reject impeachmentBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes is one of 21 Republican attorneys general who sent a letter to the U.S. Senate urging them to reject the impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying it would establish "a dangerous historical precedent."  Lee says House impeachment managers were 'rude' and 'insulting'By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Sen. Mike Lee said he was disappointed in the behavior displayed by the House impeachment managers during the first day of President Donald Trump's trial in the Senate.  Guest opinion: The problem with citizen votes on land use decisionsBy Wilf Sommerkorn The 2018 election in Utah saw a couple of significant local referenda on the ballot that most will remember the rescinding of the Holladay City approval for the redevelopment of the old Cottonwood Mall site, and the acceptance of a rezone in Orem for an apartment development adjacent to Utah Valley University. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESDemocrats come out swingingHouse impeachment managers made their case for President Donald Trump's removal during day two of the Senate impeachment trial. Rep. Adam Schiff accused Trump of trying "to cheat" in the 2020 election [New York Times]. Senate Republicans slammed the Democrats' case against Trump saying they are presenting no new evidence [Politico]. President Trump set a single-day record for tweeting during day two of the impeachment trial, firing off 141 messages [NY Post]. A new poll finds 51% of Americans say the Senate should vote to remove President Trump from office [Pew]. ContagionChina quarantined multiple cities to prevent the spread of a coronavirus that has sickened hundreds of people [Washington Post]. AbortionPresident Trump plans to speak to the annual anti-abortion March for Life on Friday. He will be the first sitting president to attend the event [Bloomberg]. Inauguration investigationThe District of Columbia is suing President Trump's inaugural committee, accusing them of throwing parties using nonprofit funds and overpaying for event space at the Trump Hotel [ABC News]. EconomyPresident Trump claimed that U.S. economic growth would be closer to 4% if it weren't for rate hikes from the Federal Reserve [CNBC]. EnvironmentThe Trump administration plans to strip away environmental protections for streams and wetlands, a move cheered by farmers and developers [New York Times]. Look out below!Temperatures are so cold in Florida that iguanas are falling out of trees [Twitter]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy News Trade wars or truce? Join WTC Utah for a seminar to learn moreJoin the World Trade Center Utah and Harris Bricken to learn what to expect while doing business in China under phase 1 of the newly signed trade deals. Learn from international attorneys Dan Harris, Rob Lamb and Jonathan Bench as they discuss how the legal landscape is changing how business is done in China. Lunch will be provided. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1845 - Congress decided that all national elections would take place on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. 1964 - The 24th Amendment to the Constitution, eliminating the poll tax in federal elections, was ratified. 1973 - President Richard Nixon announced an accord had been reached to end the Vietnam War. 1980 - President Jimmy Carter reinstated the Selective Service System. Wise WordsChoose Your Own Course "The man who lets a leader prescribe his course is a wreck being towed to the scrap heap."Ayn Rand Lighter SideStand "The last time this happened, no one had phones. So this time, senators will not be allowed to use their phones during the trial, and they will have to stand when they cast votes, which is a big deal because, well, for a lot of these senators, this will be the first time they've ever stood for anything."- JIMMY KIMMEL Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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