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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 PolicyWebb'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. Handy By 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 civilization By Golden Webb (A continuing series designed to give UtahPolicy.com readers a respite from the craziness of today's political scene.) Utah HeadlinesDeseret News Op-ed: Why a U.S. Census undercount could severely hurt Utah Jay Evensen: Want to take the Sabbath off? Supreme Court has a chance to reaffirm religious practice Editorial: Why did it take a pandemic for colleges to treat students like adults? State School Board OKs 5 public schools' exit from 'turnaround' Unemployment claims falling but still at historically high levels for Utah Law enforcement groups demand apology for Tribune editorial cartoon Board adds $1M to help get more Utah students connected to internet What does six months of COVID-19 in Utah look like? It's been 6 months since COVID-19 came to Utah: Here's what we know and what happens nextSalt Lake Tribune Utah police union accuses teachers of 'political indoctrination' by supporting Black Lives Matter movement in class Study finds Utah teachers are the most at risk for COVID-19. But Gov. Herbert disagrees. EPA set up new 'Western lands-focused' office to oversee mine reclamation As Utah tops 500 new COVID-19 cases, officials defend state policies for testing and for reporting deaths 4 students - so far - test positive for the coronavirus at Utah State University dorms A massive advertising blitz is just beginning in Utah's race between Ben McAdams and Burgess Owens More Salt Lake County move-ins come from abroad each year than from many nearby counties Judge grants partial preliminary injunction on Hideout's 'land grab' effort Police supporters protest Pat Bagley cartoon at The Salt Lake Tribune printing pressOther Utah governor signs CARES Act spending bill, other special session bills (Daily Herald) County planning commission looks at animal numbers again (Tooele Transcript Bulletin) The tortoise and the fire: Surveys search for signs of life on Red Cliffs NCA (St. George Spectrum)National HeadlinesEconomy Is Limping, but Revenue Is Soaring at Wall Street's Banks (Wall Street Journal) Biden, in Kenosha, vows that America will address racism and 'original sin' of slavery (Washington Post) Court rules NSA phone snooping illegal - after 7-year delay (POLITICO) Why Turmoil in Belarus Matters (StrategyPage) New jobless claims fall to lowest level since mid-March (Washington Examiner) Civil rights groups cheer Justice Department for finding Yale discriminates against Asians, whites (College Fix) Does Insurance Cover Rioting and Looting Damage? Either Way, It's Disastrous (FEE) U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Had Embassy Staff Monitor Social Media Of Pro-Trump Americans (The Lid) Professor Jessica Krug admits she lied about being black: 'I cancel myself' (New York Post) Nate Silver's Latest Shows Biden Is Headed for a Very Bad November (RedState) Colorado Woman Beats Up Child for Carrying Trump Sign (PJ Media) Technology has abetted China's surveillance state (Financial Times) Why one independent is endorsing Trump's reelection (The Hill) Former Michigan governor Rick Snyder: I am a Republican vote for Biden (USA Today) Can a Progressive Win in a Republican Texas District? (American Prospect) Bill Barr vs. CNN's Wolf Blitzer: We Are Playing With Fire With Mail-In Ballots (RealClearPolitics) Donald Trump has dragged Joe Biden on to his own turf (Financial Times) Donald Trump Is a Terrible Retail Politician. Will It Matter in November? (POLITICO) Opinion: Can we leave Nancy Pelosi's hair alone? (Los Angeles Times) Feehery: The working-class party (The Hill)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 data Salt 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 yellow Effective 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 familiesCYBER24 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 HEADLINESOgden City Council passes sweeping, ambitious master plan for downtown area (Standard-Examiner) Nearly 400 Weber County businesses share $330K in waivers on tax penalties, fees (Standard-Examiner) 'Multi-targeted approach': Logan hopes to eliminate blight, entice development with $1.3 million acquisition (Logan Herald Journal) 'Itch to spend': June sales tax revenue in county breaks records (Logan Herald Journal)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 Listen to us on_Apple Podcasts Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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