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Utah Headlines Political news Following the money in Utahâs elections (Deseret News) Utah Sens. Mike Lee, Mitt Romney and Sen.-elect John Curtis comment on approving Donald Trumpâs Cabinet picks (Deseret News) John Curtis says Senate should confirm or reject Trumpâs nominees (KSL TV) Utah independents fell short this election. Will the movement fizzle â or grow? (Daily Herald) Counties in Utah conduct post-election audits as part of certification process (KSL Newsradio) Utah A.G. Sean Reyes fought to keep his calendar private. Hereâs what it shows. (Salt Lake Tribune) The second Trump presidency, cabinet picks, and federal regulations (UPR) Municipal news Midvale mayor resigns after 'extramarital affair' accusations, city says (KSL) Dozens of Cache County residents oppose proposed 20% tax hike (UPR) Plan in the works to bring Walmart Supercenter to Provoâs west side (Daily Herald) Washington County officials hold meeting on loss of 'really valuable' land if Northern Corridor is denied (St. George News) Utah Large need for food and money donations to give families Thanksgiving meals (KSL TV) Love letters from war: Utah woman finds parentsâ letters nearly 7 decades later (ABC4) Utahâs food banks still see high demand. Housing costs are a contributing factor (KUER) 'Very grateful': 2 years later, Clinton 12-year-old recounts heart transplant experience (KSL) Biz/Tech Salt Lake City International Airport decks the halls and terminals for the holidays (KSL) Crime/Courts Utah task force convenes to combat dramatic increase in fentanyl seizures (KSL) Utah State volleyball co-captain, others sue Mountain West for allowing transgender athlete (Salt Lake Tribune) Culture Guest opinion: Viewers beware of the new 'Heretic' movie (Daily Herald) Education Voices: As a student at the University of Utah, Iâve seen how violence prevention efforts fail (Salt Lake Tribune) West Valley City elementary students walk to honor famed civil rights pioneer (Fox13) BYU nursing school error sends both acceptance and rejection letters to all applicants (KSL Newsradio) Environment Opinion: We donât need to sacrifice the Wasatch to meet our need for gravel (Deseret News) Health Understanding and avoiding health risks on cruise ships (Deseret News) Families invited to explore pediatric rehab support and adaptive recreation at Logan Regional Hospital (Cache Valley Daily) Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on (Reuters) Surge in worldwide measles cases driven by lack of vaccine coverage, WHO says (Washington Post) Housing âNot why we elected youâ: Davis County secured 3 emergency homeless shelters after a church backed out. Residents are furious. (Salt Lake Tribune) | | |
National Headlines General Lunchables yanked off the school cafeteria menu (Deseret News) A woman who refused a COVID-19 vaccine was awarded nearly $13 million (Deseret News) Harriet Tubman: Celebrated freedom fighter and now a general (Deseret News) The Onion buys Alex Jonesâ Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook familiesâ backing (AP) Political news Will Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy really be able to slash the size of the federal government? (Deseret News) The strange saga of secret UFO evidence continues without resolution (Deseret News) Trump nominates RFK Jr. to lead Health and Human Services (Deseret News) Advocates ask lame-duck Congress to extend downwinder compensation before end of year (KSL) Spy world vexed by Trump choice of Gabbard as US intelligence chief (Reuters) Trump picks North Dakota Governor Burgum for interior secretary (Reuters) What to know about Doug Collins, Trumpâs pick to oversee veterans affairs (AP) Trump picks his lawyer, Todd Blanche, as deputy attorney general (NPR) Trump names former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as his pick to lead the VA (NPR) Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has âsteepâ climb to nomination (Washington Post) Elon Musk Met With Iranâs U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say (New York Times) Republicans Float Lara Trump to Fill Rubioâs Senate Seat (New York Times) Ukraine ðºð¦ Russia pushes forward in Ukraine amid talk of negotiations (Washington Post) In echo of Soviet era, Russians are informing on each other over Ukraine (Reuters) Born into war, Ukraine toddlers adjust as conflict nears 1,000 days (Reuters) Israel and Gaza Israelâs West Bank settlers hope Trumpâs return will pave the way for major settlement expansion (AP) Families of Israeli hostages still in Gaza call on Trump, Biden to work together (Reuters) World news New Zealanders are marching, performing haka to protest divisive bill (Washington Post) Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say (Reuters) | | |
| | News Releases KAVA Talks UP launches at Utah State Prison Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR) is proud to announce the launch of KAVA Talks UP (Knowledge Above Violence Always) in the Bear Unit of the Utah State Prison. This culturally relevant peer support group for Pacific Islander men and others interested will begin weekly sessions on Friday, November 22, 2024. Each session will run for two hours, fostering connection, accountability, and education rooted in Pacific Island cultural values. (Read More) Salt Lake Chamber hosts 48th annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards today Join the Salt Lake Chamber at the 48th annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon today. During the luncheon, the Salt Lake Chamber will present the ATHENA Leadership Award to Dr. Donna Milavetz, Chief Medical Officer of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah. The award recognizes an active member of the Chamber who demonstrates creativity and initiative in business, provides valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and assists women in reaching their full leadership potential. (Read More) Curtis responds to agreement reached on Emery County land bill Representative John Curtis (R-UT) issued a statement following the agreement between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) on the final completion of the Emery County Land Bill of 2018: âThe Emery County Land Bill represents the largest transfer of federal land back to the state in Utahâs history,â said Rep. Curtis. âThis bipartisan legislation embodies the principle that local communities know best how to manage their own lands, and how good policy is delivered. This legislation demonstrates what happens when we reject the fake fights and false choices presented by the extremes. Working across the aisle and in concert with local leaders and federal agencies we can achieve results that solve real problems. and Iâm pleased weâre a step closer to seeing this bipartisan legislation fully realized.â (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Nov. 15 â Women & Business Conference & ATHENA Awards Luncheon with the Salt Lake Chamber, Grand America Hotel. Register here Nov. 19-20 â Interim Days Dec. 3 â Promoting Civility and Dignity in Utah, with UWLP, 12:00-1:15 pm, 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 1777 - Articles of Confederation adopted by the Continental Congress 1806 - Zebulon Pike spots an imposing mountain in what is now Colorado 1864 - Union General Shermanâs scorched-earth March to the Sea campaign begins 1867 - First stock ticker debuts 1886 - Ensign College opens as Salt Lake Academy 1919 - US Senate first invokes the Cloture Rule to end a filibuster, passes Versailles Treaty 1930 - Olene Walker is born. She became Utahâs first female Lt. Governor and then first female governor. She left office in 2005 with an 87% approval rating. 1939 - FDR lays cornerstone of Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. 1943 - Himmler orders Roma to concentration camps 1957 - Nikita Khrushchev challenges the United States to a missile âshooting match.â 1969 - An estimated 2 million people take part in the Vietnam War Moratorium demonstration across the United States 1969 - Dave Thomas opened his first Wendyâs Old Fashioned Hamburger Restaurant in downtown Columbus, OH, and their Frosty was only 35¢. 1977- President Carter hosts Shah of Iran 1979 - Iran cancels all contracts with US oil companies 1990 - US President George H. W. Bush signs Clean Air Act of 1990 2001 - Microsoft releases the first Xbox game console in the US 2020 - US President Donald Trump tweets [Biden] "won because the election was rigged,â while refusing to concede the election Quote of the Day âEvery city in America should have clean air. With this legislation I firmly believe we will.â âPresident George H. W. Bush, 1990 On the Punny Side Salons always have hair on the floor. Garages always have oil on the floor. Banks, what is your problem? | | |
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