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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 Awareness - Friday, September 4, 2020Good Friday morning. Please enjoy a long weekend away from politics. You deserve a break. TICK TOCK20 days to the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020) Today At Utah Policy Webb's Wrap: Fast Friday - Cox as pandemic czar . . . Why is Trump not losing badly? . . . hits & misses . . . parting shotBy LaVarr Webb In hindsight, and speaking politically, it was probably a mistake for Gov. Herbert to appoint Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox to lead the state's COVID-19 pandemic response team. While it wasn't obvious at first, Cox ended up in a no-win situation. He was bound to be criticized no matter what he did.If he was highly visible at briefings and news conferences he would be accused of using the pandemic to further his political ambitions. If he dropped out of sight, especially if things weren't going well, he would be accused of doing a poor job and trying to hide his involvement.  Policymaker Profile: Getting to Know Stephen G. HandyBy Staff As a policymaker serving in the Utah House for more than a decade, Rep. Stephen G. Handy (R-Layton) says he finds his greatest satisfaction when helping constituents solve their problems. A resident of Layton for the past 42 years, he serves District 16, parts of Layton, Clearfield, and Hill Air Force Base.  Change of Pace: Ranching, farming, and the roots of American civilizationBy Golden Webb (A continuing series designed to give UtahPolicy.com readers a respite from the craziness of today's political scene.) Utah HeadlinesDeseret News
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Policy NewsMeet the gubernatorial candidatesThe Salt Lake Chamber invites you to join us for the Meet the Candidates Virtual Forum with Utah's gubernatorial candidates Spencer Cox and Chris Peterson. The discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., will focus on the long-term economic vision and strategies for the state, business policy priorities, as well as the immediate economic recovery from COVID-19.Register HERE.  Utahns deserve a panorama on pandemic dataSalt Lake Chamber President & CEO Derek Miller says data about the COVID-19 pandemic should include more than case counts and fatality rates. Mental and behavioral health data, and economic data should also be included to provide a balanced and accurate perspective. In a Salt Lake Tribune opinion essay, he wrote: On the economic side, we must realize the effects of the pandemic are damaging not just to businesses but also to individuals and families. When we talk about the economy, we are talking about a system that supports livelihoods and lives.  Downtown Alliance lauds Salt Lake City's shift to yellowEffective Friday, Sept. 4, Salt Lake City will shift to the yellow restriction phase of the State's COVID-19 health guidelines. "We commend Mayor Mendenhall and her administration's efforts in taking this important step to shift restrictions," said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Downtown Alliance and Salt Lake Chamber. "The Mayor's data-informed decision making allows Salt Lake City to balance the financial health of its businesses while maintaining the wellbeing of its citizens." Maliheh Free Clinic announces new executive director during pandemic After an extensive national search, the Maliheh Free Clinic's Board of Directors is delighted to announce Mary Ann Lucero as the new Executive Director. Lucero has strong roots in Utah and recently moved back to the Salt Lake area after serving as the CEO of the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton and San Joaquin County in California. Prior to moving to California, she served for a number of years as the Statewide Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Utah. Casual Friday: Weekend Events & Outdoors Report 9-4-20 Outdoors Report -- Salt Lake Tribune: Greg Sheehan knows he is going to make people mad over Utah's public lands -- Salt Lake Tribune: East Canyon State Park given international 'dark sky' recognition -- KSL.com: Utah is now national headquarters for public lands recreation planning -- KSL.com: Salt Lake City wants residents to 'reimagine nature' as it plans for future of parks, trails -- KSL.com: Review: 5 swim products for families CYBER24 Episode 97: If you aren't using two-factor authentication, you're asking for trouble The more deeply we dive into cybersecurity as an issue for you and your organization, the clearer it becomes that problems stem from a lackluster commitment to the basics. In this episode of the CBYER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we look at two-factor authentication and how it can frustrate efforts to hack your data.Panelists: Anthony Booyse, SophosHere's the link the podcast, or listen below. BUSINESS HEADLINES
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY(From History.com) 476 - The Western Roman Empire falls when Odoacer, a German barbarian, deposes Romulus Agustus, last Western Roman emperor. Odoacer was a mercenary leader in the Roman imperial army when he mutinies against the young emperor. Wise WordsSimple Things: "All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope." Winston Churchill Lighter SideJazz Name "It is a common misconception that the Utah Jazz got their name from startig in New Orleans...When in acutallity they got their name when Brigham Young and Joseph Smith met in the high school jazz band." UpJoke Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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