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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 - October 5, 2020Happy Monday morning. It's debate week for SLC. Pence vs. Harris on Wednesday. TICK TOCK2 days to the vice presidential debate at the University of Utah (10/07/2020) Monday Trivia QuizDouglas Devore asks: Savvy Utah politicos know there are 29 counties in the state, but that hasn't always been the case. How many counties did Utah have when it became a state in 1896? Bonus question: When were the additional counties created and by whom? (Hint: it wasn't the Legislature.) Today At Utah PolicyAnalysis: Utah's Legislature looks to the future - but has to bring citizens along for the rideBy LaVarr Webb Legislative branches of government, by their very nature, are usually more reactionary than visionary. Most legislation responds to current problems or crises, rather than establishing a foundation for a bright future.Webb's Wrap: Trump vs. the virus . . . Pence vs. Harris . . . Hall wins union endorsements By LaVarr Webb Trump & the virus. Pres. Trump contracting COVID-19 is a cautionary tale, obviously. After projecting a cavalier attitude about the virus, it is ironic that Trump is infected himself. Will it change him? If his symptoms are mild, probably not. In fact, it may reinforce his devil-may-care mindset. I have agreed with Trump, in general, that shutting down the economy is almost as dangerous and hurtful as the health impacts of the coronavirus. But it's all in the way the message is delivered.Guest opinion: Eliminating filibuster would enable sweeping policy changes - for good or ill By Corey Astill We may well look back on 2021 as the year Democrats in Congress finally achieved the large, sweeping policy changes in areas such as health care and climate change that they have long desired. That's because a victory in the 2020 election could open the way for them to eliminate the Senate filibuster.The term filibuster comes from a Dutch word meaning "pirate," and it refers to a senator who attempts to prevent a vote on the Senate floor. It emerged as a check on majority rule by giving certain rights to the minority party. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Pignanelli & Webb: Will October's early surprises overshadow the debates? First-of-its-kind Utah study uses trees to measure gunk in the air Lawmakers push to end Utah's COVID-19 emergency declaration Herriman terminates City Manager Brett Wood 'Let's put our shoulders to the wheel,' Sen. Kamala Harris says after arriving in Utah for VP debate State law moving Utah further away from use of cash bail takes effect Expect 'more reality, less rhetoric' from VP debate in Utah Are there government policies that will help the American family? We asked the expertsSalt Lake Tribune Can gravel mining and world-class cherry orchards coexist in Utah? Spencer Cox, Sean Reyes report big fundraising advantage over their Democratic challengers Ben McAdams bucks party on COVID-19 relief bill, as GOP ads complain he follows Dems in lockstep Utah politicians wish Trump a safe recovery Kaysville residents to vote on plan to create a $22 million fiber optic network Sen. Kamala Harris, in Utah early ahead of vice president debate, visits This Is the Place monument Several senators are in quarantine after being near Utah's Mike LeeOther Utah 4th Congressional district candidate says kids aren't taught to respect police (Daily Herald) Utah Rep. Kyle Andersen wants the government 'to tell us the truth' (Standard-Examiner) Weber County incorporation question sparks strong feeling, debate, division (Standard-Examiner)National HeadlinesSunday Shows Roundup (The Hill) After Republican COVID-19 positives, Senate to remain out until Oct. 19 (Roll Call) The NBA's Finger-Wagging, Self-Righteous Moralizing (Outkick) Trump did condemn white supremacists, too bad so many people won't listen (USA Today) Preventing a foreign 'October surprise' while the president is quarantined (The Hill) The left's sickening lack of decency on ailing President Trump (New York Post) California Is a Cautionary Tale for America (Reason) Jaime Harrison's Best Debate Weapon Against Lindsey Graham Was Lindsey Graham (Slate) Presidential Illnesses Have Changed the Course of World History (New Yorker) Media continue to cover up Joe Biden's mental decline (Boston Herald) The Reckless Race to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett Justifies Court Packing (Atlantic) Democrats would destroy Supreme Court with scheme to pack justices (The Hill) Stats Hold a Surprise: Lockdowns May Have Had Little Effect on COVID-19 Spread (National Review) The Stock Market's Leaders Appear Most Vulnerable to Biden's Tax Plan (Wall Street Journal) Oil market has not priced in prospect of a Biden victory (Financial Times) Facebook says government breakup of Instagram, WhatsApp would be 'complete nonstarter' (FOX Business) Amazon's Jeff Bezos And His Beverly Hills Mansion Targeted For Protest March On Worker Rights (Deadline) Stock futures rise after Trump motorcade appearance (The Hill)Policy NewsLabor Commission announces quarantined employee grant programThe Utah Labor Commission has announced the launch of the Small Business Quarantined Employee Grant program to help small businesses (less than 50 employees) continue to pay employees who are required to quarantine or isolate due to a positive COVID-19 test or exposure to someone who has tested positive.Economic report: Jobs growth slows in September The US labor market recovery continues to slow, with 661,000 jobs added in September and the unemployment rate dropping to 7.9%. The economy has now added back 11.4 million of the 22 million jobs lost in March and April. The final jobs report before the November election shows an economy that is recovering but remains constrained by impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. BUSINESS HEADLINESMammoth Facebook data center in Eagle Mountain still chugging toward go-time (Deseret News) Utah unemployment claims still high, report says (Deseret News) Public health campaign teams up with businesses statewide to keep Utah open (Deseret News) Weber State program helping would-be entrepreneurs one microgrant at a time (Standard-Examiner) Campaign connects Utahns to 'hot jobs' waiting to be filled right now (Deseret News)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1892 - The famous Dalton Gang attempts a daring daylight robbery of two Coffeyville, Kansas, banks at the same, but all but one are killed by quick-acting townspeople. Wise WordsViolence: "I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent." Mahatma Gandhi Lighter SideEngineer's Dream Salary Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Manager asked the young engineer fresh out of university, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The engineer said, "In the neighborhood of $100,000 a year, depending on the benefit's package."The HR Manager said, "Well, what would you say to a package of $200,000 a year, 5 weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every 2 years - say, a red Mercedes?" The engineer sat up straight and said, "Wow!!! Are you joking?" And the HR Manager said, "Of course, ...but you started it." Engineering Jokes Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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