 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 13, 2020Good Monday morning from Salt Lake CityTICK TOCK12 days to the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions (4/25/2020)78 days to the 2020 Utah primary elections (6/30/2020)204 Days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)282 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)287 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:
TRIVIA WINNERLots of subscribers knew that the village of Llandudno in Wales is the birthplace of Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female State Senator elected in the United States, and that the town plans to unveil a commemorative plaque honoring Cannon near her last known address on the same day her statue is unveiled in the U.S. Capitol building. Congratulations to Katherine Kitterman, who was randomly selected from the correct answers as our winner. 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: Trump leads Biden by just 5 points in UtahBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor President Donald Trump leads presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden by just 5 percentage points according to a new Utah Political Trends survey.  Lawmakers may consider expanding state's 'right to try' law and how to reopen businesses during this week's special sessionBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Utah lawmakers are gearing up for a special, online-only, legislative session later this week. The agenda may include measures allowing Utahns to access experimental treatments for coronavirus and the best way to re-open businesses in the state amid the current pandemic.  Bernick and Schott on politics podcast - 'Packs of feral Mike Lee's roaming the neighborhood'By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick wrap up the week's Utah political headlines. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News
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NATIONAL HEADLINESBotched responsePresident Donald Trump was warned about the potential for a pandemic from the coronavirus, but he waited six weeks before taking aggressive action against the spread of the illness [New York Times]. When will the economy re-open?President Trump wants to re-open the economy next month, but the ultimate decision will lie with the nation's governors [New York Times]. Dr. Anthony Fauci says it's possible that parts of the country could start relaxing stay-at-home orders sometime next month [Politico]. The U.S. may face 18 months of rolling shutdowns because of the coronavirus [Bloomberg]. Oil pricesPresident Trump reached a deal with oil-producing nations to cut production in order to stabilize oil prices, but it's unclear how much of an impact the cuts will have [CNN]. Government responseCongress is under pressure to pump out more stimulus funding as the economic toll from the virus continues to grow [Bloomberg]. The White House rejected a bailout for the U.S. Postal Service in the last fiscal stimulus bill [Washington Post]. States are still unclear on how to get supplies from the federal government for responding to the coronavirus pandemic [Politico]. Brewing crisisThe next economic crisis will hit states and towns as tax revenue begins to fall [Axios]. Tracking the virusGoogle and Apple announced they are developing a smartphone platform to track the spread of the coronavirus while protecting the privacy of those who opt into it [Ars Technica]. Medication study haltedA small study about the use of chloroquine to treat the coronavirus was halted because patients developed irregular heart rates [New York Times]. Investigating claims against BidenA probe into claims by a California woman who said Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in his Senate office in 1993 found no corroborating evidence or any other staffers in the office who were aware of the alleged assault [Washington Post]. EnvironmentA massive hole in the ozone three times the size of Greenland has opened over the North Pole [Space.com]. BUSINESS HEADLINES
Policy News Save the date: April 27-28, 2020 Virtual trade mission to the U.A.E. Connect directly with businesses and government leaders from the United Arab Emirates in a virtual trade mission hosted by World Trade Center Utah and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council.  Utah Thrives podcast: A new census brings a new round of redistrictingIn this episode of Utah Thrives, Utah Foundation Research Analyst Christopher Collard and President Peter Reichard discuss the new Utah redistricting statute and the challenges of redistricting in our state. The conversation follows Utah Foundation's release of a new brief on redistricting and an interactive citizen redistricting tool.  CYBER24 episode 77: Easing the transition to remote workOver the past couple of weeks, a large portion of the workforce has faced a quick transition from office life to working remotely. Some organizations were well prepared to make that change, many employees had already been working remotely, but some faced significant challenges. Utah Treasurer encourages teachers, parents to celebrate Financial Literacy Month by incorporating financial education into remote learning April is Financial Literacy Month, and Utah schools are under a soft closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time of remote learning, Utah State Treasurer David Damschen encourages teachers and parents to incorporate financial education into students' daily learning. More National Headlines
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1742 - George Frideric Handel's Messiah makes its world-premier in Dublin, Ireland. 1861 - Fort Sumter surrenders to Confederate forces. 1870 - The New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art is founded. 1932 - Democrats accused the Hoover administration of wrecking the economy, plunging millions into misery and engulfing the government in debt due to extravagance. 1943 - The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. on the 200th anniversary of President Thomas Jefferson's birth. 1970 - An oxygen tank aboard the Apollo 13 explodes, putting the crew in danger while in route to the moon. 1976 - The U.S. Treasury reintroduces the two-dollar bill. 1997 - Tiger Woods becomes the youngest golfer to ever win the Master Tournament. Wise WordsEaster "A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act."Mahatma Gandhi Lighter SideShake Hands "Yesterday Dr. Fauci said he doesn't think that we should ever shake hands again, which will be weird when every job interview starts with an awkward chest bump."- 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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