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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 29, 2020Happy Tuesday morning. It's debate day. Watch for non-sequiturs, strawmen (and women), logical fallacies, red herrings, false dilemmas, ad hominem attacks, hasty generalizations, and dangling participles (oops, that's grammar). TICK TOCKToday is the Utah gubernatorial debate (9/29/2020) Today At Utah Policy Here's proof that a nice guy can be successful in politicsBy LaVarr Webb Pres. Harry S. Truman famously said, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." Or, you could just become friends with Mike Mower. Mike Mower is living proof that it's possible to be a really nice guy and find success in politics. Mower is Utah's happy political warrior. He has friends everywhere, and if he disagrees with you on policy, it's never personal.  Webb's Wrap: Get some popcorn . . . time to watch some debatesBy LaVarr Webb If you're a political junkie, this evening's back-to-back candidate debates should provide a real high. At 6 p.m. we get to watch gubernatorial candidates Spencer Cox and Chris Peterson face off. And at 7 p.m. Donald Trump and Joe Biden clash in a highly-anticipated presidential debate.I expect the gubernatorial debate will get feisty. Cox has nothing to gain by criticizing Peterson, but Peterson needs to get aggressive to show a sharp contrast and give voters a reason to vote for him over the Republican. Guest opinion: Federalism still important, even in pandemic By Rep. Merrill Nelson, R-Grantsville Federalism-the division of powers between the federal and state governments, is vital to our Republic. The only check on federal power is state power. Of course, the Tenth Amendment reserves most powers to the states, but Congress typically ignores that.The Tenth Amendment should be required reading for all members of Congress-most do not understand the difference between Congress and state legislatures. Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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Policy NewsTreasurer Damschen announces record-breaking Permanent State School Fund distribution to Utah schoolsUtah State Treasurer David Damschen has announced that the Permanent State School Fund will make the largest-ever distribution to Utah schools next year. Schools are slated to receive a record $92.84 million from the Permanent State School Fund in July 2021 - a 4.5% increase from this year's distribution of $88.83 million and a 12.3% increase from last year's distribution of $82.66 million.  Stewart's final opinion essay in 'Defending America' seriesCongressman Chris Stewart (UT-02) wrote an op-ed in the Deseret News defending another important idea that has fallen out of favor: American capitalism. "I defend America as an exceptional nation-created by exceptional ideals, safeguarded by humble and grateful patriotism and continuing in greatness through the opportunity and freedom created by capitalism." Stewart writes. BUSINESS HEADLINES
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 1907 - Gene Autry, perhaps the greatest singing cowboy of all time, is born in Tioga, Texas. He learned to play the guitar and sing while still a boy and made his first recording in 1929. He made nearly 100 movies as a singing cowboy. Wise WordsCourage: "One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest." Maya Angelou Lighter SideCorny Joke You know what you can do with 12 tortillas?
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