|  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 3, 2020Good morning and happy Super Tuesday from Salt Lake City!TICK TOCKThere are 8 working days remaining in the 2020 Utah LegislatureThe Utah presidential primary election is today (3/3/2020)9 days to the final day of the 2020 Utah Legislature (3/12/2020)21 days to the statewide neighborhood caucus meetings (3/24/2020)53 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)119 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)245 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)328 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
MUST-SEE TV!I'll be joining KUTV 2 News tonight from 4:30 to 8:30 to provide commentary and analysis for Super Tuesday. I'd appreciate it if you tune in. MARCH POLITICAL MADNESSIt's almost time for our third-annual "Utah political bracket" contest where we pit the 64 top Utah politicos against each other in our own version of March madness. Will last year's winner, Greg Hughes, triumph again, or will another claim the championship belt? If you would like to be part of our selection committee to set the field of 64, send me an email at bschott@utahpolicy.com. 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 House Republicans lobbying to pass Arent's straight-ticket voting banBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Some Republican House members are pushing hard to get a Democratic-sponsored bill to eliminate the straight-party vote option on Utah's ballots over the finish line this year.  Utah would study the use of a drug to help minors transition genders under proposed legislationBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor Should the Utah state government study the use of a hormonal drug now used to help minors "transition" to the opposite sex?  Lawmakers eyeing up to $16 million to fight coronavirus outbreakBy Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor A state representative wants to allocate $14 million to $16 million now in preparation for a possible coronavirus outbreak in Utah. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESSuper TuesdayThe biggest day of the 2020 primary is here as voters in 14 states hit the polls [New York Times]. Biden gets a boostBoth Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar dropped their presidential bids and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden [New York Times]. CoronavirusThe virus has now claimed six lives in the U.S. as 15 states have reported cases [Washington Post]. Congressional leaders are close to reaching a deal to fund the response to coronavirus [Politico]. After several days of losses, the stock market rallied on Monday [Bloomberg]. President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to boost the economy [Washington Post]. Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court said Monday it would take up a legal challenge to Obamacare. They will hear the case when the new term begins in October, meaning there will be no decision on the healthcare law prior to the 2020 election [NBC News]. The Court will not hear a case from gun rights activists challenging a federal ban on bump stocks [BuzzFeed]. MediaLongtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews resigned abruptly on Monday following allegations he made multiple inappropriate comments to women and a spate of controversial on-air statements [New York Times]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy NewsCommunity partners announce initiative aimed at preserving Utah's existing affordable housingThe Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation, Intermountain Healthcare, Utah Nonprofit Housing Corporation and Zions Bank announced today, the new Utah Housing Preservation Fund, aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage and affordability. Why talking politics is America's most feared pastime In 2020, we may gain a new president, but we'll also lose more friends. A new survey by VitalSmarts, home of Crucial Conversations Training, shows an alarming and increasing trend of hurtful trash-talking politics among coworkers and friends. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1820 - Congress passes the Missouri Compromise. 1845 - Florida is admitted as the 27th state. 1931 - President Herbert Hoover signed into law a bill making "The Star-Spangled Banner" the national anthem. 1991 - Motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police in a scene captured on amateur video. 2005 - Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly an airplane non-stop around the world solo without refueling. Wise WordsLiberty "There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism."Alexander Hamilton Lighter SideConversion Camp "So Pence actually has an interesting plan to fight the coronavirus. He's going to send the virus to a conversion camp where it can pray itself into the common cold."- JIMMY FALLON Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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