The plan to transform area of SLC into MLB stadium is racing against deadlines; historic Union Pacific Depot in SLC has been transformed | | | The Utah Policy newsletter is your one-stop source for political and policy-minded news. We scour the news so you don't have to! Send news tips or feedback to Holly Richardson at editor@utahpolicy.com. | | |
Situational Analysis | Dec. 10, 2024 It's Tuesday and Human Rights Day. What you need to know A suspect has been charged in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. When Luigi Mangione was arrested in a McDonald's, police say they found a gun and silencer, a fraudulent ID and a handwritten manifesto. The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family is a cousin of a current Maryland state legislator. âOur family is shocked and devastated by Luigiâs arrest,â Mangioneâs family said in a statement. Rapid Relevance The plan to transform area of Salt Lake City into MLB stadium is racing against deadlines; historic Union Pacific Depot in SLC has been transformed into a hotel; and Utah-based insurance company SelectHealth has ended its contract with CVS Pharmacy. | | |
| | How do we help more Utah families achieve the American Dream? Utah has the best upward mobility in the nation, but some families still feel stuck â hungry for opportunities to work and earn their way out of poverty. On Thursday, December 12, from 9 am-3 pm, join a group of policymakers, practitioners, and state and national experts to examine challenges these families face and explore how to improve the social safety net in ways that strengthen the American Dream. Get more info and register here. | | |
Utah Headlines Political news Jay Evensen: Why eliminating Utahâs tax on Social Security is a big deal (Deseret News) It looks like 2 dead Utahns cast ballots and 3 people voted twice. House Speaker Mike Schultz questions whether mail-in voting is secure enough. (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Salt Lake City narrows down 3 options for future of Smith's Ballpark (KSL) Why St. George won't go the distance with world-renowned IRONMAN endurance race (Fox13) Holiday season âThere are no awkward people, only awkward situationsâ â How this theory may help at your next holiday party (Deseret News) Photo gallery: A Christmas shopping spree for students (Deseret News) Red Cross, Salt Lake firefighters warn of Christmas present and tree dangers (KSL) Switchpoint asks for holiday help to support the homeless (KSL TV) How to save money on shopping during, after the holiday season (KUTV) Crime/Courts Samuel Bateman gets 50 years in prison after admitting he sexually abused his child âwivesâ in FLDS offshoot (Salt Lake Tribune) Federal agents in Utah under investigation after FBI raid (ABC4) Culture âThe Voiceâ is about to crown a new winner â hereâs how to cast your vote (Deseret News) Education Utah's 'underperforming' students require timely interventions (Deseret News) South Jordanâs Strider Technologies fostering next generation of Utahâs tech security pros (Deseret News) Utah colleges will require fewer general education prerequisite classes in major cut. The reduction is intended to help students graduate faster and be able to transfer schools seamlessly. But it adds to growing fears that the state is targeting liberal arts programs. (Salt Lake Tribune) Environment Energy production rises to the top in Western states (Deseret News) Rocky Mountain Power customers rally against 18% proposed rate increase, commitment to coal (KSL) Experts weigh in on sluggish start to Northern Utahâs snow season (KSL TV) Health Research points to rising rates of alcohol consumption, especially by women (Daily Herald) Housing Why the 'silver tsunami' won't fix the housing crisis (Deseret News) | | |
National Headlines General Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate (Reuters)
The fall of Syria's Assad has renewed hope for the release of U.S. journalist Austin Tice (NPR)
Political news Andrew Jacksonâs finest hour (Deseret News) Liz Cheney responds to Trump saying Jan. 6 committee members should face jail time (Deseret News) The Supreme Courtâs internal battle over gender-related laws (Deseret News) Lara Trump leaves RNC, eyes Senate seat (Deseret News) Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trumpâs way â or his (AP) Trump allies' playbook for confirming Hegseth: Bully the skeptics (Politico) Homan tells Democrats to âget the hell out of the wayâ on immigration (Politico) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains (AP) Israel and Gaza Israel pounds Syrian army bases, denies deeper incursion (Reuters) World news Thousands scour Syriaâs most horrific prison but find no sign of their loved ones (AP) In aid-starved Afghanistan, relief workers fight a forgotten hunger crisis (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases USBE launches program to address shortage of teachers The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is pleased to announce the launch of the Utah Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers (U-RAPT), a groundbreaking initiative designed to address the stateâs teacher shortage by providing a competency-based pathway for individuals to enter the teaching profession without a bachelorâs degree. The launch follows the passage of Board Rule R277-333, Registered Apprenticeship Program, which authorizes the establishment of U-RAPT and promotes a competency-based licensing program for aspiring educators across Utah. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Dec. 11 â Martha Hughes Cannon Statuary Hall Installation, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm MST, Utah State Capitol open house and livestream Dec. 12 â UpwardMobility and Benefit Cliffs Summit with Sutherland Institute, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Weber State University, Register here Jan. 9 â Whatâs Up Down South Economic Summit. St. George. Register here Jan. 10 â Rural Utah Data Symposium. St. George. Register here Jan 14 â Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Outlook Conference, 9 am - 12:00 pm, Little America Hotel, Register here Jan. 21 â Utah legislative session begins Mar. 7 â Utah legislative session ends | | |
On This Day In History 1520 - Martin Luther publicly burns papal edict demanding he recant 1690 - First paper currency is issued in the Colonies 1851 - Melvil Dewey is born. The librarian invented the Dewey Decimal system of library classification. 1869 - Wyoming becomes the first state to grant women the right to vote, - but Utah was the first state where a woman actually cast a vote. 1896 - Alfred Nobel, Swedish chemist who invented dynamite and founded the Nobel Prize ceremony on this date, dies at 63 1898 - Treaty of Paris ends Spanish-American War 1901 - First Nobel Prizes awarded 1903 - Marie Curie is awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics 1936 - Edward VIII signs Instrument of Abdication, giving up the British throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson 1948 - UN General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1950 - American diplomat Ralph Bunche receives Nobel Peace Prize for his peace mediation during the first Arab-Israeli war. Hee was the first African American to win the prestigious award. 1964 - Nobel Peace Prize presented to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Oslo, Norway 1977 - Soviets arrest dissidents on United Nations Human Rights Day Quote of the Day âTo deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.â
âNelson Mandela, On the Punny Side I love jokes about eyes. The cornea the better. | | |
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