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Situational Analysis | Mar. 27, 2025 It's Thursday and the last day the governor may sign or veto bills. Happy birthday to Rep. Jake Fitisemanu! ð ð ððï¸ What you need to know Pres. Trump unveiled new 25% tariffs on foreign made vehicles in prelude to âliberation dayâ decree. Trump says the move is permanent, will generate revenues to offset the national debt and boost U.S. auto manufacturing. Industry watchers say American customers will likely have to pay thousands more for cars. Rapid Relevance Former Congresswoman Mia Love will lie in state on April 6 and her public funeral will be April 7; stunning images of the northern lights; and the "tater tot king" plays tonight! | | |
Utah Headlines Political news Editorial Board: Mia Love was a true Utah original (Deseret News) Editorial Board: Mia Love embodied the American dream (Salt Lake Tribune) Mia Love, theater kids and the math lesson America needs (Deseret News) These closely watched bills have yet to be signed or vetoed by Gov. Cox (KSL) Adults engaging in sexual activity with children in virtual reality now illegal in Utah (KSL) Utah Gov. Cox signs away the stateâs popular universal vote-by-mail election system, requiring opting in (Salt Lake Tribune) Sen. John Curtis asks Mike Huckabee to clarify feelings about Church of Jesus Christ in Senate hearing (Deseret News) John Curtis: Itâs time to reimagine what a town hall could be (Salt Lake Tribune) Ballot initiatives in Utah now have more requirements after Gov. Cox signs bill (Daily Herald) Cache County Council informally decides to organize a county governance study committee (Cache Valley Daily) Utah Capitol paychecks: Why top government staffers make more than big state counterparts (Deseret News) Park City mayor wonât seek second term (Salt Lake Tribune) Poll shows Utah GOP factions and fractions, but Trump, Cox, Lee and Curtis still popular (Fox13) Utah âHoly cowâ: Salt Lake Bees have a new hive. Hereâs a look at their new ballpark (Deseret News) Former Utah coach Ron McBride hospitalized for precautionary lung, heart treatment (KUTV) UTAâs new Daybreak TRAX stop has entered the station. The new Bees stadium wonât be ridersâ only destination. (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah counties are spending opioid settlement cash on policing. Is that the best use? (KUER) Biz/Tech Two dozen Kohlâs stores to shutter this weekend, including one in Utah (ABC4) Crime/Courts Persons of interest identified in southern Utah vacation home death (Fox13) Ex-counselor, Scout leader sent to prison after admitting to sexual abuse of children (KSL) Culture Dallas Jenkins responds to concerns âThe Chosenâ is not biblically accurate (Deseret News) 28% of U.S. adults have switched religions since childhood. Hereâs how other countries compare (Deseret News) Education - K-12 Utah County Commission sets new boundaries, board seats ahead of Alpine School District split (Daily Herald) Education - Higher How to heal a divided nation: retired judge calls for unity through the Constitution at USU Forum (Cache Valley Daily) Trump admin cuts University of Utah funding that institute used to research health disparities, citing DEI (Salt Lake Tribune) Environment Hereâs how much the feds put into Utahâs national parks (Deseret News) Church strives for energy independence on North Shore Oahu, Hawaii (Deseret News) Feds unfreeze $50M grant for Great Salt Lake projects ahead of uncertain runoff (KSL) Family Medicaid cuts would hurt Utah families, children (Deseret News) Housing U.S. home prices accelerated in January (Deseret News) | | |
National Headlines General Child slips through fencing at White House and is intercepted by Secret Service (AP) New dinosaur species with foot-long claws discovered in Mongolia (Washington Post) Trump administration detains Turkish student at Tufts, revokes visa (Reuters) Political news Senators call for a full investigation into Signal group chat on strikes against Houthis (Deseret News) Public broadcasting finds itself at center of partisan war as GOP pushes to defund NPR, PBS (Deseret News) Opinion: Trump and the federal employment issue (Deseret News) The Supreme Court just ruled in favor of gun restrictions. Here's why (Deseret News) Pentagon's Hegseth texted start time of planned killing of Yemeni militant (Reuters) Trump calls Signal leak fallout a âwitch huntâ (New York Times) Trump changes his tune on Signalgate: âI always thought it was Mikeâ (Politico) âOwn it, fire Waltz, move onâ: White House allies fume as group chat scandal grows (Politico) Trump says he may give China reduction in tariffs to get TikTok deal done (Reuters) US appeals court upholds block on Trump deportation of some Venezuelans (Reuters) Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits the El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans are held (AP) Trump officials ask Supreme Court to allow canceling of teacher grants (Washington Post) Vaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism (Washington Post) German outlet reportedly finds Trump officialsâ private contact info online (The Hill) DHS suspends green card processing for refugees, asylees (The Hill) How clean energy tax credits could pose make-or-break moment for GOP reconciliation package (Deseret News) DOGE/Musk Top Republicans say they're out of the loop as DOGE downsizes Social Security Administration (NBC News) DOGEâs next target: NPR and PBS (Politico) Ukraine/Russia Macron says a proposed European force for Ukraine could ârespondâ if attacked by Russia (AP) As Trump cuts funding, Ukrainians wonder who will answer for kids abducted in war (Reuters) How Trumpâs policies have helped Russia and furthered Putinâs goals (Washington Post) Russia remands billionaire Moshkovich in custody for two months (Reuters) Israel, Gaza, Syria Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes (Reuters) World news How Europeans are reacting to the Yemen war plans group chat (NPR) This Chinese city grew its birth rate. It wonât be easy to copy. (Washington Post) South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27 (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases Owens to lead House in moment of silence for Mia Love Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04), who represents the district once served by former Congresswoman Mia Love, will lead the Utah delegation and the entire House of Representatives in a moment of silence in her honor. Owens will also host a âSpecial Orderâ next week, featuring remarks from the Utah delegation and other members of the House. Precise details are forthcoming. What: Rep. Owens Leads Moment of Silence In Honor of Former Congresswoman Mia Love When: 10:45 AM ET on Thursday, March 27. Please note that the start time is approximate and may be adjusted based on the timing of votes. Watch live here at 10:45 AM ET. Curtis, Lee introduce bill to advance Bonneville Shoreline development U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Feasibility Study Act, legislation to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate whether the Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) qualifies to become a National Scenic Trail or another designation under the National Trails System. The study marks the first formal step to unlocking statutory authorities for preservation, maintenance, and public access under the designation. (Read More) Utah-federal government nexus on travel/tourism States and the federal government share a vital economic relationship. This data summary, the sixth in a series on state and federal economic linkages from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, presents the Utah-federal government nexus for Utahâs travel and tourism industry. The federal government allocates over $100 million to Utahâs national park areas and airports annually, supporting over 1,200 jobs. (Read More) Sutherland releases working paper on parent-driven education Today, Sutherland Institute released new research on parent-driven education in America from education policy fellow Christine Cooke Fairbanks. The paper finds that America has a long-history of parent-driven education, and its benefits for students are not new. The research also shows a revival of this principle is taking place throughout the country, and identifies relevant policy reforms. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Apr 7 â Funeral for Mia Love, 10:00 am, Institute Building at the University of Utah Apr 7 â Pillars of the Valley Elder Matthew S. and Paige Holland, with the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, 7:00-9:00 pm, Register here Apr 24 â Giant in Our City with the Salt Lake Chamber, 6:00-9:00 pm, Register here May 1 â High school writing contest deadline with The Rostra: Applying the wisdom of the past to the problems of today. More info here Aug 7 â Titan of Public Service, Sen. Tom Cotton, with the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, Grand America Hotel | | |
On This Day In History 1866 - US President Andrew Johnson vetoes civil rights bill; it later becomes the 14th amendment. 1868 - Patty Hill is born. The American educator composed songs for children with her sister Mildred Hill. They would publish Song Stories for Kindergarten. The melody for one composition, âGood Morning to Allâ gained worldwide fame. We know it by the name âHappy Birthday to You.â 1884 - Branch managers of the American Bell Telephone Company in Boston, MA made the first long-distance telephone call when they called the branch managers in New York. 1897 - Effa Manley is born. She became part-owner of the Negro League team the Brooklyn Eagles and grew it into a successful business. Effa was also known for her fierce stance on equal rights, often hosting Anti-lynching Days at games. Later known as the Newark Eagles they would win the 1946 Negro League World Series. 1905 - Elsie MacGill is born. She became the worldâs first female aeronautical engineer. Her pioneering work to help perfect the Hurricane Hawker, a fighter plane that helped ensure the Alliesâ air dominance during WWII earned her the title âQueen of the Hurricanes.â 1912 - Japanese cherry trees are planted along the Potomac in Washington, D.C. 1944 - The Coca-Cola Company officially submits Coke as a registered trademark. 1980 - Mount St. Helens erupts. 2014 - UN General Assembly condemns Russia's âannexationâ of Crimea 2020 - $2.2 trillion stimulus package, largest in US history, signed into law by President Donald Trump 2022 - Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during Oscars telecast Quote of the Day "It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes." âAndrew Jackson On the Punny Side I went down to the paint store to get thinner.
It didn't work.
I'm still fat. | | |
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