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| 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 May 11, 2020Good Monday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK50 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)176 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)254 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)259 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:White House warns unemployment could go above 20 percent. More than 137,000 Americans could die by early August from COVID-19. Political betting markets favor Huntsman over Cox.TRIVIA WINNERLots and lots (and lots) of readers correctly identified Martha Hughes Cannon as the Utah Senator who sponsored the bill that created a State Board of Health. Congratulations to Jen Ball, who was randomly selected from all of our correct answers as the winner. She gets the privilege of asking the next trivia question on Friday. 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 newsletter.Today At Utah PolicyPolitical betting markets favor Huntsman to win GOP nomination over CoxBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor The polls suggest the race for the GOP nomination for governor is a two-person race right now, with either Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox or former Gov. Jon Huntsman leading the pack. But on the popular political betting site PredictIt, Huntsman is the clear favorite right now.Former Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman dies By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Former Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman passed away this week at the age of 79.Bernick and Schott on politics podcast - 'My vote is for sale!' By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the hot political topics in the Friday edition of our podcast. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Pignanelli & Webb: Will balanced federalism be the pandemic's next victim? Gayle Ruzicka: Government precautions to fight COVID-19 must not infringe upon personal liberty Are reporters asking the right questions? Newt Gingrich says no UTA looks to rebuild community confidence with ridership down amid pandemic COVID-19 disrupts global supply of critical minerals Huntsman sick during GOP gubernatorial candidate event, but had tested negative for COVID-19 Nancy Workman, Salt Lake County's first mayor, dies at 79 Utah Rep. Ben McAdams ranked 10th-most vulnerable House member in this year's elections Racial minority legislators launch testing effort in underserved communities Nearly 1 in 4 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Utah has diabetes, data shows These new Utah laws start Tuesday: How will they affect you?Salt Lake Tribune Did you order a grocery pickup? Don't expect that six-pack to be in your bag. In Utah, you have to buy beer inside. Acting National Park Service director talks about what to expect in Utah and why it will vary from park to park Utah governor pressured to extend rent deferrals and eviction moratorium to July 15 Here's where all Utah's hospitals and health departments get PPE Only one new coronavirus death reported Sunday, but Utah saw its deadliest week since the pandemic began How would Utah's gubernatorial candidates lead the state out of COVID-19? Another Utah congressional candidate runs in a district where he does not live Former Operation Rio Grande collaborators now face off in governor's raceOther Confidentiality questioned: Health Dept. socially distances from releasing business names (Daily Herald) Ogden woman's fight for spot on ballot in Utah House race may be settled next week (Standard-Examiner) COVID-19 guidelines spur Ogden reps to rethink how to prod census participation (Standard-Examiner)NATIONAL HEADLINESJobsTwo of President Donald Trump's top economic advisers warned Sunday that unemployment could jump to 20 percent by next month [Washington Post]. Death toll continues to riseAs states begin to open up businesses and Americans start moving around, a leading model is now projecting more than 137,000 Americans will die by early August [CNN]. China hackingThe FBI and Department of Homeland Security are preparing to accuse China of hacking to steal information about American research to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 [New York Times]. White House exposureVice President Mike Pence won't self-isolate after one of his aides was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday [Reuters]. Dr. Anthony Fauci is beginning a "modified quarantine" after a "low risk"contact with a White House staffer who tested positive [CNN]. Secret Service agents have reportedly been told to wear masks near President Trump [ABC News]. Another round of stimulus?House Democrats are floating a plan to give most Americans $2,000 monthly relief checks amid the COVID-19 crisis [The Hill]. The White House has begun talks with Congressional Republicans and Democrats about what to include in another round of coronavirus relief [Reuters]. Disinformation leads to funding cutsThe Trump administration cut funding for a scientist who is searching for a cure for the novel coronavirus after a member of Congress made a false claim on Fox News [60 Minutes]. Welp!A Texas medical supply company told the federal government it could produce 1.7 million N95 masks per week during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, but were turned down [Washington Post]. Lockdown fightRepublicans are ramping up their attacks against stay-at-home orders [Politico]. A Sioux Tribe in South Dakota is refusing to remove coronavirus checkpoints that the state's governor has declared illegal [CNN]. Happy Mother's Day?President Trump unleashed more than 100 tweets and retweets on Sunday, railing against former President Barack Obama and other targets [Washington Post]. Meat shortage?Even though US meat plants are in danger of shutting down as workers get sick, America is still exporting meat to China [Reuters]. 2020Sen. Kamala Harris is reportedly emerging as the early leader in Joe Biden's search for a running mate [Politico]. Joe Biden's polling lead over Donald Trump is holding steady at 6 points [CNN]. Despite Biden's lead in the polls, most big investors believe Trump will win the 2020 election [Axios]. Republicans are growing increasingly worried about losing control of the Senate [Washington Post]. BUSINESS HEADLINESUtah farmers and ranchers impacted by COVID-19 crisis now eligible for SBA loans (Deseret News) Shoppers return to City Creek mall for the first time since March (Deseret News) What economic recovery looks like from the view of a business owner (Deseret News) Boyer wants to expand BDO, but first needs approval to nearly double building heights (Standard-Examiner)Policy NewsEconomic Response Task Force shares resources so businesses can stay safe to stay openMoving to the Orange - Moderate Risk level outlined in the Utah Leads Together plan allows for smart re-engagement between consumers and businesses. To ensure companies have the information they need to reactivate, fact sheets and targeted actions have been taken around personal protective equipment (PPE), COVID-19 business compliance information, phased business guidelines, protecting high-risk individuals, screening and testing employees, as well as other state resources. Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission adopts plan to protect high-risk populations On May 7, the Public Health and Economic Emergency Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended the governor move forward with a plan to address high-risk populations developed by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget.Governor suspends statute requiring certain retail licensees serving alcoholic beverages to notify the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control before closing Gov. Gary R. Herbert suspended a portion of statute today that requires certain retail licensees that serve alcoholic beverages to notify and receive approval from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC) prior to closing or ceasing operation. Utah State Fair 'Go Pig or Go Home' September 10-20, 2020 The 165th annual Utah State Fair intends to open this September 10, with events for everyone including The Day of "Wreck"oning Demolition Derby, The Bullfrog Spas Concert Series and Utah's Own PRCA Rodeo. More National HeadlinesJonathan Turley Rips Apart Obama's 'Leaked' Statement About the DOJ and Flynn, and It's Glorious (RedState) German Intelligence: China's Xi Asked the WHO to Cover Up Coronavirus (PJ Media) Trump Didn't Ruin The Media. Obama Did (Investor's Business Daily) The Left Is at War With the Little Sisters of the Poor (Bloomberg) Gun-Control Activist Deploys Fake Photo in Attack on Virginia Republican (Free Beacon) New York has mismanaged COVID-19 from top to bottom (Spectator) Willie Brown: This can't go on. California has to figure a way out (San Francisco Chronicle) The Glory-and Risk-of Cities (City-Journal) Givers and Takers (City-Journal) China has near-total control of the world's antibiotic supply. Is America at risk as a result? (STAT) Nearly 3 in 4 Americans Blame the Chinese Government for America's High Death Rate (Morning Consult)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1846 - President James K. Polk asks for a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican-American War. It is approved on May 13. 1858 - Minnesota is admitted as the 32nd state. 1910 - An act of Congress establishes Glacier National Park in Montana. 1973 - Citing government misconduct, Daniel Ellsberg's charges for his involvement in releasing the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times are dismissed. 1997 - World chess champion Gary Kasparov was defeated by a computer, IBM's Deep Blue, in a six-game match. Wise WordsMothers"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life."Abraham Lincoln Lighter SideLight of Day"The report was supposed to come out last Friday, but then the White House told the C.D.C. scientists that the guidance 'would never see the light of day.'[imitating Trump]'No, because it's damaging to me politically. Plus, if you want to fight coronavirus, we all know that light of day has to go inside of you.'"- STEPHEN COLBERT Listen to us on_Apple Podcasts Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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