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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 lwebb@utahpolicy.com,. Situational Analysis - September 28, 2020Happy Monday morning. It's debate day eve. Biden's prepping like crazy. Trump will wing it. TICK TOCK1 day to the Utah gubernatorial debate (9/29/2020) Monday Trivia Quiz Today At Utah PolicyGuest opinion: America needs Barrett on the Supreme CourtBy Corey Astill America is about to learn the name of Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court. Barrett's colleagues and former students, many of whom do not share her conservative views, describe her as a brilliant lawyer and a generous human being. Every full-time Notre Dame Law School faculty member endorsed her prior nomination to become a federal judge, stating that she "possesses in abundance" the qualities that make an extraordinary jurist, including "discipline, intellect, wisdom, impeccable temperament, and above all, fundamental decency and humanity." Utah Sen. Mike Lee has called her "exactly the kind of person we need."Webb's Wrap: Country will survive, no matter what happens on election day . . . Reader says I'm naive By LaVarr Webb I know it's hard to believe for some folks, but no matter who wins on election day, the world won't end. That's right. The country's going to be OK. If Biden wins, we'll be fine. If Trump wins, we'll be fine.One outcome might certainly be less fine than the other, but neither outcome will be a death knell. The coronavirus will eventually be tamed. The economy will strengthen. Babies will be born. Life will go on.Poll: Most Utahns want a statewide mask mandate By Staff Almost two-thirds of all Utahns support a mandate, statewide, requiring wearing of virus-protecting face masks for all those out in public, a new UtahPolicy.com/KUTV 2News poll shows. So far, despite increasing COVID-19 cases, the Herbert administration has not imposed a statewide mask mandate. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Pignanelli & Webb: An election to match the craziest year in memory Op-ed: Fixing Utah's elections starts with fixing SB54 Inside the newsroom: Is the media really trying to drive Utah's governor and lieutenant governor apart? Cox: I was joking about having 'no choice' but to agree with governor on no statewide mask mandate V.P. debate plans at University of Utah not changing as COVID-19 cases spike Why critics dislike Amendment G, say it could affect education funds Mayor censures suspended Salt Lake police K-9 program to correct 'pattern of abuse' Davis teachers, families rally for hybrid schedule through December for all students Bernardo Palacios family files lawsuit, saying he didn't pose threat before he was killed by police Utah senators call Supreme Court nominee highly respected Rural counties vying for a bite of Utah's global trade apple Rooftop solar: What's its value and what is fair? Much at stake in Utah rate case Nearly 3% of Utah County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 Utah's new medical marijuana program more popular than officials expectedSalt Lake Tribune A little reservoir behind the University of Utah is helping save an endangered fish Coronavirus in Utah: State above 1,000 new cases for fourth straight day; five new deaths reported Mitt Romney wants to punish Russia for poisoning of opposition leader Spencer Cox says media seeks to drive wedge between him and governor on COVID-19 response League of Women Voters opposes change to Utah Constitution as possible $600M hit to schoolsOther Group behind Provo mask referendum sets sights on Utah County (Daily Herald) Voters in Weber, Davis counties face ballot questions on new city, fiber, parks (Standard-Examiner) Weber County voters to sound off in two Senate, seven House contests (Standard-Examiner) Davis County voters to sound off in two Senate, 10 House races (Standard-Examiner) Possible regional transit solutions revealed - including possible Brighton-PCMR connection (Park Record) After six states threaten to sue over Lake Powell Pipeline, Utah asks to slow the project (St. George Spectrum) House Committee Democrats send letter voicing concerns over Northern Corridor to Department of the Interior (St. George News)National HeadlinesSunday Talk Show Roundup (The Hill) Amy Coney Barrett is the ultimate Walmart soccer mom (Spectator) The Middle East's New Map (National Interest) For College Students, Due Process Is on the Ballot (RealClearPolitics) Trump Surging With Hispanic and Black Voters In Critical States (American Greatness) Why should anyone believe James Comey? (Washington Examiner) I Disagree with Barrett, but She Deserves to Be on the Supreme Court (Bloomberg) Sheriff from Kenosha County: President Donald Trump was with us when we needed him (USA Today) Newt Gingrich: Amy Coney Barrett and Democrats' big dilemma (FOX News) If Democrats attack Barrett over People of Praise membership, they'll regret it (USA Today) The Stubborn Persistence of the Russia Bogeyman (National Interest) Biden Has Upper Hand Over Trump in Debate Expectations Game (Bloomberg) When will 'Basement Biden' get in the game? (The Hill) Trump's legacy is now the Supreme Court (POLITICO) Amy Coney Barrett: A New Feminist Icon (POLITICO) The four Democratic overreaches that got us here (Washington Examiner) American Airlines CEO 'confident' Congress will reach deal on federal aid for carriers (FOX Business) 'Bond King' billionaire suggests he might follow Joe Rogan's lead and get out of California (MarketWatch)Policy NewsRomney statement on nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme CourtWASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) released the following statement regarding the President's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court:Salt Lake Chamber Utah attorney general virtual forum The Salt Lake Chamber invites you to join a Meet the Candidates Virtual Forum with Utah's Attorney General candidates. The discussion will focus on the role of the Attorney General in Utah and the regulatory and legal issues facing the state and business community.Curtis, Scanlon introduce legislation to renew anti-human trafficking council Washington, DC- Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-NY) released the following statements after introducing their bipartisan bill to renew authorization for the Public-Private Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking. The council provides a direct line to federal government agencies that will streamline unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles by empowering nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations in the fight against human trafficking. BUSINESS HEADLINESRural counties vying for a bite of Utah's global trade apple (Deseret News) Rooftop solar: What's its value and what is fair? Much at stake in Utah rate case (Deseret News) 'It all works together': Progress continues on Tech Ridge (St. George News)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1066 - William the Conqueror, the duke of Normandy, invades England on the southeast coast. He defeats King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. Wise WordsAnswers: "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right." Ronald Reagan Lighter SideQuarantine Jokes "Dad, can I unplug your phone? It's almost full and mine is dying?" Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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