 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 - April 7, 2020Good Tuesday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK18 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)84 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)210 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)288 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)293 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTSI'd like your opinion on something... I've heard dozens and dozens of pundits say the coronavirus will change American life for good, or we won't be able to go back to the way things were before the virus. Let me know how you think America will be changed forever because of this pandemic. Or, if you think we'll be able to return to the way of life we knew before the virus hit America. Send your thoughts to me at mailbag@utahpolicy.com. I'll collect them in a future story. 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 Poll: One in three Utahns don't believe COVID-19 is a serious threat to themselves or their familiesBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor By far, most Utahns believe the coronavirus is a serious threat to the world and to the United States, a new poll finds.  Special session to address economic impact from coronavirus could happen next weekBy Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick The timeframe for a special legislative session to deal with the coronavirus pandemic is accelerating. Legislative sources tell UtahPolicy.com that a special session, held entirely online, could come as early as next week.  House Democrats call on Gov. Herbert to issue statewide stay at home orderBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor On Monday, Utah House Democrats called on Gov. Gary Herbert to issue a mandatory stay-at-home order for the entire state as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. As of Monday, Utah remained one of eight states without a statewide order.  Podcast: Therapist Malissa Morrell on coping with coronavirusBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor As Utahns stay at home because of the coronavirus pandemic, many are finding it more and more difficult to cope with the isolation from social distancing.  Guest opinion: Utah Leads Together and the consent of the governedBy Derek Monson As I sat in my room working from home last week, I was heartened to hear that the state of Utah had released the forward-thinking Utah Leads Together plan to address the public health and economic crisis represented by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The release of this plan creates an opportunity to consider how it must work if it is to succeed. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESAnother warning ignoredPeter Navarro, President Donald Trump's trade adviser, warned the administration in January that the coronavirus could cost the U.S. trillions of dollars and put millions of Americans at risk of illness or death [New York Times]. EconomyCongress is already eyeing another $1 trillion stimulus bill, fearing the first two bills didn't go far enough to keep the economy afloat [Washington Post]. The Federal Reserve on Monday said they would provide financing for the federal government's small-business lending program so that banks aren't stuck holding the low-interest loans [Reuters]. Experts say the U.S. is nowhere close to reopening the economy [New York Times]. Michal Burry, the doctor turned investor profiled in "The Big Short" film, slammed the economic lockdown from the coronavirus, saying the costs of shutting down the economy are worse than the disease [Bloomberg]. Connecting dots?President Trump owns a financial stake in a company that produces an anti-malarial medicine he has been aggressively promoting as a possible treatment for the coronavirus [New York Times]. President Trump met with Fox News host Laura Ingraham to discuss the potential of the anti-malarial drug to treat coronavirus [Washington Post]. Some good newsPresident Trump announced an agreement with 3M for the delivery of 55.5 million face masks each month [CNN]. TerribleBritish PM Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care as he battles the coronavirus [BBC]. Wisconsin votesThe U.S. Supreme Court blocked the state's Democratic Governor from postponing the state's primary election to June 9 because of the coronavirus crisis. Voters will head to the polls today and will not get an extension on returning absentee ballots [NBC News]. Schools out...Teachers at some schools across the country say less than half of their students are participating in online learning [New York Times]. Oh, dearNew York City is considering a contingency plan to temporarily burying the dead on public land if the city's morgues are overwhelmed by the coronavirus [New York Times]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsUnited Utah Party to hold third annual state conventionThe United Utah Party will be holding its third annual state convention on Saturday, April 18 at 10 AM. Due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines still in place, the convention will not take place in any one physical location and will be held entirely online. Bruce Lindsay, former news anchor for KSL-TV, will be the keynote speaker at the convention. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1829 - Joseph Smith commences translation of the Book of Mormon, with Oliver Cowdery as his scribe. 1862 - Union forces led by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant defeated the Confederates at the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee. 1922 - Under the direction Secretary of the Interior Albert Bacon Fall, petroleum reserves at Wyoming's Teapot Dome Oil Field were leased without competitive bidding to private companies. A Senate investigation ensued, leading to a bribery case that would become known as the Teapot Dome scandal. 1969 - The Supreme Court unanimously struck down laws prohibiting private possession of obscene material. 1990 - Former national security adviser John M. Poindexter was convicted of five counts at his Iran-Contra trial. (A federal appeals court later reversed the convictions.) Wise WordsLooking for Strength "In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength."Robert E. Lee Lighter SideNoah being Noah "Last night, the building lit up like a siren to honor the medical workers serving on the front line of the epidemic. This might be a good idea when they first pitched it, but as someone who lives in New York, it was terrifying. The Empire State Building, the giant light flashing around - and can you imagine if someone was high in their living room? They must have freaked out. '[Expletive], dude! I think we're getting pulled over by that building!'"- TREVOR NOAH Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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