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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 24, 2020Happy Thursday morning. Lotsa debates in next few weeks. There really must be an election. TICK TOCKToday is the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020)
Today At Utah PolicyHow to reduce public lands tensions: Boost PILTBy LaVarr Webb Contention over public lands has a long and storied history in Utah. Monumental battles have been fought over wilderness designation, RS2477 roads, restrictions on grazing and mineral extraction, designation of national monuments, and even control and ownership of the land itself. Today, many Utahns enjoy the use of public lands for recreation, and not many people in urban Utah believe the federal government will or should relinquish ownership of any large portions of the millions of acres of land it controls. The days of the Sagebrush Rebellion are long over.Webb's Wrap: Statewide Dem candidates face big hurdle: too many Republicans . . . The Democratic agenda? . . . School choice By LaVarr Webb I watched some of the Hinckley Institute interviews conducted Wednesday by Jason Perry with the two gubernatorial candidates. Both Democrat Chris Peterson and Republican Spencer Cox are smart, articulate, and well-spoken. Cox, given his years as lieutenant governor and as a legislator, clearly has the advantage of much experience and familiarity with state issues. But Peterson also has done his homework and had good, sensible answers to Perry's questions. He's obviously more liberal than Cox, but he's certainly not pushing a leftist agenda.EDCUtah reports FY2020 economic development successes & honors leaders By Press Release During its annual meeting held virtually September 22, the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) celebrated significant successes of the past fiscal year and delineated COVID-related support it provided the state. In addition, the organization recognized community members Jay Francis, Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell, and the Salt Lake City International Airport for their outstanding leadership in economic development. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Derek Miller: Utah's economic recovery has already begun. Let's not slow it down Mike Lee expects Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court Romney, other senators told COVID-19 vaccine will be free to all Americans Merits, problems of Endangered Species Act debated in Senate hearing Should Utah's governor issue a mask mandate? Cox, Peterson differ With cases still spiking, Utah County starts implementing more restrictions Utah County mask mandate: 'A paper tiger with no teeth'? Salt Lake City, county leaders urge Utahns to tap into rent-help money Davis District elementary students to return to school 4 days a week; junior highs, high schools stay on hybrid until NovemberSalt Lake Tribune Grand County fights resurrected Book Cliffs highway proposal What led to Utah's K-12 enrollment dropping for the first time in 20 years Two more Utah high schools - Granger and Olympus - close because of COVID-19 outbreaks Utah County, long resistant to mask mandates, reacts with resignation and frustration to new requirements Utah State Prison under lockdown due to potential spread of COVID-19 Sen. Mike Lee pushes for nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Romney questions reveal that even if COVID vaccine comes before election, few may get it for months Spencer Cox says he has 'no choice but to agree' with Gov. Gary Herbert on mask mandatesOther Utah governor candidates disagree about a statewide mask mandate (Daily Herald) New West Haven official managing city's growth, helping create vision (Standard-Examiner) 'Keep ag land ag land': Proposed ordinance would allow wineries in county (Logan Herald Journal) Summit County accuses Hideout of contempt of court in latest legal attempt to stop annexation (Park Record) House District 28 race pits prominent Democrat against political newcomer (Park Record) DSU State of the University address: 'No secret plan' to change Dixie's name (St. George Spectrum)National HeadlinesVernon Jones: Trump Did More for Blacks in 4 Years Than Biden Has in 40 (National Pulse) Senate report slams Bidens for conflicts of interest, flags possible criminal activity (Just the News) California moves to end sales of gas-powered cars by 2035 (Roll Call) Some Coronavirus Facts Democrats And The Media Want To Keep Buried (Issues & Insights) As Joe Rogan Grows, So Does Liberal Backlash. Why? (Intercept) The Election That Could Break America (Atlantic) Five Things Biden and His Allies Should Be Worried About (New York Times) Supreme Court Fights Are What Republican Majorities Are For (National Review) A 'Circus' Senate Hearing? GOP Sees Gain if Dems Act Up (RealClearPolitics) Why September's selloff has these savvy traders convinced that stock prices are going up (MarketWatch) The Moral Case for Reopening Schools-Without Masks (City-Journal) Coronavirus lockdowns work (The Hill) How to Rebalance the Supreme Court (American Prospect) Blue Truth Matters (American Mind) The financial case for defunding the police (Vox) Ginsburg's Death Puts Rule of Law and the Constitution on November Ballot (Chicago Tribune) Trump and McConnell's marriage of convenience seeks its ultimate prize (CNN) Companies shed workers, paid dividends after getting Fed aid, panel finds (POLITICO)Policy NewsState Senate District 8 debate this eveningBetter Utah Institute and League of Women Voters of Utah will hold a debate between the candidates for Senate District 8, Senator Kathleen Riebe and Dr. Brian Zehnder, via Zoom on Thursday, September 24, 6:30 p.m. It is open to the general public and press. More information about debates, including RSVP information, can be found HERE.Members of the public are invited to submit questions for consideration by the debate moderator.Curtis champions bipartisan resolution on clean energy Rep. John Curtis (R-UT), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, spoke on the House floor Wednesday to advocate for National Clean Energy Week. National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) is an annual awareness campaign to recognize the value of clean energy, which includes good-paying jobs, economic growth, energy independence, consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment, with a goal of advancing bipartisan support of our nation's clean energy sector. Earlier this week, the Congressman led 71 other bipartisan members of the House of Representatives in a resolution to declare this week as "National Clean Energy Week."FreedomWorks endorses Burgess Owens in Utah 4th District WASHINGTON, D.C. -- FreedomWorks for America is proud to endorse Republican Burgess Owens in Utah's fourth congressional district. Noah Wall, FreedomWorks for America Executive Director, said:Romney presses health officials for status update on vaccine progress WASHINGTON - During a Senate Health Committee hearing Wednesday, U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) pressed health officials for a status update on the progress for a COVID-19 vaccine. Here is his exchange with Dr. Fauci: https://youtu.be/JNygFXDKF9Q BUSINESS HEADLINESUtah gets $5 million from Pentagon to boost already thriving aerospace and defense industry (Standard-Examiner) Utah's economy on a 'Road to Recovery,' but plenty of pain remains, economist notes (Deseret News) 'We've helped each other out': St. George Chamber of Commerce leadership bullish on the future (St. George News)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 622 - The prophet Muhammad completes his Hegira, or "flight" from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution. Muhammad then builds the followers of his Islam religion into an organized community and Arabian power. Wise WordsCitizen Perspective: "Loyalty to the Nation all the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it." Mark Twain Lighter SidePower of Assumption A chemist, a physicist, and a chemical engineer are rafting down a river. They crash the raft onto the bank. They have a supply of canned goods but no can opener. The chemist tries to erode the can. That doesn't work. The physicist uses his glasses to focus the sunlight to burn a hole in the can. That doesn't work either. The chemical engineer stands up and proclaims: "I've got it! Assume the can is open!" Engineering.com Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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