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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 13, 2020Welcome to Tuesday. Trump is out there somewhere saying something outrageous. Biden is out there somewhere reading carefully from a teleprompter. Typical day. TICK TOCKMail-in ballots start to be sent out today (10/13/2020) Today At Utah PolicyOn the Nov. 3 ballot: What to know about Amendment GBy Staff In a few short weeks citizens across the state will go to the polls to vote their consciences. In addition to selecting their favorite candidates, Utah voters will also have the opportunity to answer this ballot question:Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to expand the uses of money the state receives from income taxes and intangible property taxes to include supporting children and supporting people with a disability?This is Constitutional Amendment G, and if the majority of voters say "Yes" it will expand the allowable uses of monies the state receives from income taxes or from a tax on intangible property in order to support two populaces: children, and people with disabilities. The state does not currently tax intangible property, which includes property such as stocks, bonds, patents, and copyrights.Webb's Wrap: Lee at SCOTUS confirmation hearings . . . wild turkey problem By LaVarr Webb Sen. Mike Lee got the spotlight Monday in the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings, not necessarily because his opening statement (view it HERE) was brilliant (I thought it was very good), but because he didn't wear a mask 11 days after testing positive for COVID-19. The news media and social media erupted with outraged comments and stories about the maskless Lee.4th District debate didn't change the race By LaVarr Webb Democratic Congressman Ben McAdams clearly won the 4th District debate Monday evening, at least on points. He was smoother and much more on the attack than his Republican opponent Burgess Owens. I don't have any recent polling numbers on the race, but the fact that McAdams felt the need to attack as aggressively as he did indicates that the race is close. That's surprising, given the fact that McAdams has dramatically more money to spend than Owens, and enjoys far greater visibility and name ID. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Editorial: This election belongs to you, not to social media Amendment G would 'protect, stabilize' education funding over the long term, backers say Utah hospital officials warn state in 'precarious' situation with record COVID-19 hospitalizations What Sen. Mike Lee told Amy Coney Barrett in Supreme Court confirmation hearing What's his name? Joe Biden has trouble recalling 'Mormon' who ran for president in 2012 Ballots will begin hitting Utah mailboxes this week. Clerks urge voters not to wait Health care, racism divide Rep. Ben McAdams, Burgess Owens in only debateSalt Lake Tribune Who is Levi Sap Nei Thang and why is she buying up hundreds of oil and gas leases in Utah and across the West? Some Utahns refuse to get tested for COVID-19 - including a state lawmaker. Health officials are worried. Sen. Mike Lee, back from quarantine, defends Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett As Utah ballots arrive in mailboxes this week, officials urge returning them early Ben McAdams and Burgess Owens each strive to define his opponent as an extremist in the only 4th Congressional District debate Hideout Town Council listens to dozens of angry comments about cross-county expansion effortNational HeadlinesWhy has Google censored the Great Barrington Declaration? (Spiked) The better Sweden does on the coronavirus, the angrier they get (Washington Examiner) China and Iran Want You to Vote for Biden (Epoch Times) These 6 swing states are pivotal in the White House race (USA Today) Trump relishes return to large rallies following COVID-19 diagnosis (The Hill) Pelosi stays firm on coronavirus relief as a few Democrats urge compromise (Roll Call) If you sup with the Devil (First Things) Old grudges hang over first day of Barrett hearings (POLITICO) Keep Your Emotions In Check. Market-Boosting Certainty Is Coming (RealClearMarkets) Happy Columbus Day - say it loud, say it proud (New York Post) Whitmer's Ridiculous Lie About Trump (PowerLine) Trump takes his Covid misinformation machine back on the road (CNN) Trump's chances (Washington Examiner) Trump's 'Thread the Needle' Reelection Strategy (Cook Political Report) Why Trump could win Michigan again (CNN) No, Joe Biden, it is not packing the Court for the president and Senate to fill vacancies (FOX News) We Know Exactly How Amy Coney Barrett Will Unravel Roe (Slate) Democrats have no case against Amy Coney Barrett - but that won't stop them (The Hill)Policy NewsUtah Economic & Energy Summit is Oct 26Join us for the 2020 Utah Economic & Energy Summit, presented by the Governor's Office of Economic Development, Governor's Office of Energy Development, World Trade Center Utah and Salt Lake Chamber, on October 26, 2020 at The Grand America Hotel. The Summit will include plenary sessions, awards presentations, the first-ever Economic Summit Startup Pitch, and breakout sessions in three tracks: economic development, energy, and global trade. Additionally, during the Summit Governor Herbert will be recognized for his economic accomplishments since 2009.Guest opinion: Is the United States a democracy? Republicans are desperate to distract from the raging dumpster fire of the Trump Administration. Having indelibly yoked themselves to their 2016 standard bearer, they are eager to talk about anything but him. Some of them, like Utah Senator Mike Lee, have made a cottage industry out of pretending they know more about the Constitution than everyone else. Lee's alleged expertise has long been the only line on his one-note resume, and so as the Trump campaign sinks below the waves, Lee's return to dodgy constitutional analysis forms his lifeboat. BUSINESS HEADLINESOp-ed: How the recent Middle East agreement reinforces partnerships with Utah (Deseret News) Big Utah potash project collapses for lack of investors (Salt Lake Tribune) Busting the mythbusters: Young, 'digital natives' ready to take business world by storm (Deseret News) Utah County accepting 2nd round of COVID-19 business grant applications (Daily Herald) CARES Act funding still flowing to St. George businesses, but some remains untapped (St. George News)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1792 - The cornerstone is laid for a presidential residence in the newly designated capital city of Washington, D.C. It becomes known as the "White House" and John Adams in 1800 becomes the first president to live in it. Wise WordsResponsibility: "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today." Abraham Lincoln Lighter SideObjection "You seem to be in some distress," said the kindly judge to the witness. "Is anything the matter?" 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